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We strive to remove barriers that traditional institutions put in the way of financial access, and promote economic mobility by providing responsible, secure, high quality financial products.\nWe are a team of problem solvers and innovators who celebrate our differences and know that our unique perspectives make us stronger and well-positioned for success. We celebrate, and embrace, our team members through our *HUMBLE*HUNGRY*SMART approach, and we believe that we are strongest when we embrace the voices of our employees, customers, partners, and the communities we serve.\nAbout the Role:\nThe OFAC Sanctions Screening Analyst II serves as the primary point of escalation for complex OFAC screening alerts and high-risk cases within the Bank's interdiction systems. This position reviews and resolves escalated sanctions screening matters requiring advanced analysis, including alerts against the Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) List, Consolidated Sanctions List, and Sectoral Sanctions programs. The Analyst II provides guidance to junior team members, makes final determinations on complex alert dispositions, coordinates with senior management on true positive matches, and ensures consistent application of OFAC regulatory requirements and Bank policies across the sanctions screening function.\nWhat You Will Do:\nEscalation Review and Complex Case Resolution\nServe as primary escalation point for complex OFAC screening alerts involving customers, transactions, and counterparties against sanctions lists including SDN, Consolidated Sanctions, Sectoral Sanctions (SSI), Non-SDN Menu-Based Sanctions, and other OFAC programs\nConduct advanced investigation of escalated potential matches requiring deeper analysis of customer information, transaction patterns, beneficial ownership structures, and complex identifying details\nPerform enhanced due diligence research using internal systems, public records, commercial databases, and specialized investigative resources to resolve ambiguous matches\nReview and approve complex false positive dispositions escalated by Analysts, ensuring appropriate justification and supporting documentation meets quality standards\nMake final determinations on confirmed matches and true positive hits, coordinating with BSA Officer and senior management on required actions including account restrictions, transaction blocking, and regulatory reporting\nMonitor escalation queue to ensure timely resolution and provide coverage during high-volume periods to meet regulatory deadlines\nOther duties as assigned\nOFAC List Management and Sanctions Program Monitoring\nMonitor OFAC list updates and sanctions program changes, ensuring timely rescreening of customer base and transaction activity against new designations\nCoordinate blocked property reporting and rejected transaction documentation for submission to OFAC as required\nContribute to program enhancements and long-term sanctions strategy\nCollaboration, and Communication\nServe as subject matter expert for OFAC sanctions screening matters, providing guidance to junior Analysts on complex scenarios and edge cases\nCoordinate with operations, relationship management, and customer-facing staff on escalated matters, account actions, and transaction status\nLead or participate in team meetings and trainings\nOther duties as assigned\nWhat You Will Need:\nEducation and Experience\nBachelor's degree in Finance, International Relations, Political Science, Criminal Justice, or related field required\n3+ years of experience in OFAC sanctions compliance or screening operations, with demonstrated experience handling escalated or complex cases\nBanking or financial services experience required\nCAMS or CGSS certification preferred\nKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities\nDemonstrated knowledge of OFAC sanctions regulations, country-based and list-based programs, general licenses, beneficial ownership structures, and interdiction principles\nExcellent analytical and investigative skills with demonstrated ability to resolve complex, ambiguous cases\nExcellent attention to accuracy and quality\nProficient in Microsoft Office Suite and internet research\nAbility to work independently, prioritize competing demands, and provide guidance to less experienced team members\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to explain complex findings to various audiences including senior management\nAbility to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion\nCapacity to work efficiently under time constraints while maintaining quality\n\nThe responsibilities listed above are not all inclusive and may be changed at any time.\nSalary range: $50,000 – $84,000\n\nThe salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for a new hire in this role. Individual pay within the range will be determined by multiple factors which can include but are not limited to a candidate's experience, qualifications, skills, and location. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary for your location during the hiring process. Ranges may be modified in the future.\nThis role is also eligible for an annual performance-based incentive opportunity. Pathward offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees, including health insurance, 401(k) retirement benefits, life insurance, disability benefits, paid time off, and more.\n#LI-Remote\n\nDon't have everything listed under qualifications? If you're excited about this role but your experiences don't match exactly to everything in the posting, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other Pathward roles. Pathward is an equal employment opportunity employer and considers candidates for roles without regard to their race, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability or any other category protected by law.\nWho we are:\nOur commitment to inclusion is woven into our DNA. We believe that we are strongest when we embrace the voices of our employees, customers, partners, and the communities we serve.\nWe provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, pregnancy, national origin, age (age 40 and over), disability, genetic information, marital status, hair texture or hairstyle, ancestry, service in the uniformed services, protected veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence or any other class protected by federal, state and local laws.\nPlease click here to learn more about our benefits and review information about our Privacy Policy, Affirmative Action Plan and other notices. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. For assistance completing an application, please contact a Pathward People & Culture Representative by emailing – careers@pathward.com\nPlease click here to view Pathward's Applicant Privacy Notice.\nApplications will be accepted for a minimum of 3 days after posting, and there is no predetermined date by which applications should be submitted.\nKnowingly submitting false information will result in disqualification for consideration of future positions, termination of employment and forfeiture of other rights.\nCandidate Scam Warning\nWe encourage you to be cautious of hiring scams that impersonate Pathward. 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The Analyst II provides guidance to junior team members, makes final determinations on complex alert dispositions, coordinates with senior management on true positive matches, and ensures consistent application of OFAC regulatory requirements and Bank policies across the sanctions screening function.\nWhat You Will Do:\nEscalation Review and Complex Case Resolution\nServe as primary escalation point for complex OFAC screening alerts involving customers, transactions, and counterparties against sanctions lists including SDN, Consolidated Sanctions, Sectoral Sanctions (SSI), Non-SDN Menu-Based Sanctions, and other OFAC programs\nConduct advanced investigation of escalated potential matches requiring deeper analysis of customer information, transaction patterns, beneficial ownership structures, and complex identifying details\nPerform enhanced due diligence research using internal systems, public records, commercial databases, and specialized investigative resources to resolve ambiguous matches\nReview and approve complex false positive dispositions escalated by Analysts, ensuring appropriate justification and supporting documentation meets quality standards\nMake final determinations on confirmed matches and true positive hits, coordinating with BSA Officer and senior management on required actions including account restrictions, transaction blocking, and regulatory reporting\nMonitor escalation queue to ensure timely resolution and provide coverage during high-volume periods to meet regulatory deadlines\nOther duties as assigned\nOFAC List Management and Sanctions Program Monitoring\nMonitor OFAC list updates and sanctions program changes, ensuring timely rescreening of customer base and transaction activity against new designations\nCoordinate blocked property reporting and rejected transaction documentation for submission to OFAC as required\nContribute to program enhancements and long-term sanctions strategy\nCollaboration, and Communication\nServe as subject matter expert for OFAC sanctions screening matters, providing guidance to junior Analysts on complex scenarios and edge cases\nCoordinate with operations, relationship management, and customer-facing staff on escalated matters, account actions, and transaction status\nLead or participate in team meetings and trainings\nOther duties as assigned\nWhat You Will Need:\nEducation and Experience\nBachelor's degree in Finance, International Relations, Political Science, Criminal Justice, or related field required\n3+ years of experience in OFAC sanctions compliance or screening operations, with demonstrated experience handling escalated or complex cases\nBanking or financial services experience required\nCAMS or CGSS certification preferred\nKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities\nDemonstrated knowledge of OFAC sanctions regulations, country-based and list-based programs, general licenses, beneficial ownership structures, and interdiction principles\nExcellent analytical and investigative skills with demonstrated ability to resolve complex, ambiguous cases\nExcellent attention to accuracy and quality\nProficient in Microsoft Office Suite and internet research\nAbility to work independently, prioritize competing demands, and provide guidance to less experienced team members\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to explain complex findings to various audiences including senior management\nAbility to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion\nCapacity to work efficiently under time constraints while maintaining quality\n\nThe responsibilities listed above are not all inclusive and may be changed at any time.\nSalary range: $50,000 – $84,000\n\nThe salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for a new hire in this role. Individual pay within the range will be determined by multiple factors which can include but are not limited to a candidate's experience, qualifications, skills, and location. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary for your location during the hiring process. Ranges may be modified in the future.\nThis role is also eligible for an annual performance-based incentive opportunity. Pathward offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees, including health insurance, 401(k) retirement benefits, life insurance, disability benefits, paid time off, and more.\n#LI-Remote\n\nDon't have everything listed under qualifications? If you're excited about this role but your experiences don't match exactly to everything in the posting, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other Pathward roles. Pathward is an equal employment opportunity employer and considers candidates for roles without regard to their race, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability or any other category protected by law.\nWho we are:\nOur commitment to inclusion is woven into our DNA. We believe that we are strongest when we embrace the voices of our employees, customers, partners, and the communities we serve.\nWe provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, pregnancy, national origin, age (age 40 and over), disability, genetic information, marital status, hair texture or hairstyle, ancestry, service in the uniformed services, protected veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence or any other class protected by federal, state and local laws.\nPlease click here to learn more about our benefits and review information about our Privacy Policy, Affirmative Action Plan and other notices. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. 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