Financial Crimes Sanctions Analyst

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Regular or Temporary:
Regular

Language Fluency:
English (Required)

Work Shift:

1st shift (United States of America)

Responsible for timely review of transactions and client relationships to ensure consistency with applicable sanctions laws and regulations. Requires a technical understanding of U.S. economic and financial sanctions (primarily OFAC).

• Conduct timely reviews, analysis, and disposition of sanctions-related alerts for clients and transactions to support Truist’s compliance with applicable sanctions laws and regulations.
• Communicate with relationship Managers, branch associates, and other teammates as needed to gather additional client information to support investigations.
• Serve as a point of contact for internal sanctions-related questions.
• Use various research and screening tools to assess sanctions risk and exposure.
• Stay updated on current and proposed sanctions laws and regulations.
• Participate in sanctions and AML/CFT training through webinars, periodicals, and self‑study to maintain timely understanding of sanctions and AML laws and regulations.
• Keep aware of national and global events and industry trends relating to sanctions compliance to mitigate potential sanctions risks to Truist.

• College degree.
• At least two years of relevant experience at a financial institution or relevant government agency.
• Knowledge of U.S. economic sanctions regulations and laws (particularly OFAC) and experience assessing economic and financial sanctions regulations with specific fact patterns.
• Ability to understand and execute detailed procedures, policies, and regulations that govern the department.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to identify and define issues, establish facts, analyze moderately complex information, and develop substantiated conclusions with minimal supervision.
• Ability to liaise among internal teams, external business units, and other stakeholders.
• Verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate effectively with internal teammates and external entities.
• Skills in investigative research and documentation.
• Demonstrated proficiency in basic computer applications, such as Microsoft Office software products.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience with OFAC/sanctions.
• Ability to identify, elevate, and resolve challenges.
• Familiarity with the review and disposition of sanctions-related alerts; ability to obtain necessary information to classify a sanctions hit as a correct match or false positive with limited guidance.
• Experience collaborating with team members of all levels, cross‑functional partners, and briefing management.
• Ability to work independently, under time constraints, and manage time efficiently and effectively.
• Ability to liaise between internal teams and with external business units.
• Bachelor’s degree or related qualification.

All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position. Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax‑preferred savings accounts, and a 401(k) plan to teammates. Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full‑time or part‑time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays.

For more details on Truist’s generous benefit plans, please visit our Benefits site. Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist’s defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan. As you advance through the hiring process, you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non‑temporary position for which you apply, based on full‑time or part‑time status, position, and division of work.

Truist is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law. Truist is a Drug Free Workplace.

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