Payment Lifecycle Analyst

As a Payment Lifecycle Analyst within Global Screening Operations, you will be primarily responsible for overseeing the day-to-day transaction screening efforts in accordance with the various global sanction screening policies. The qualified candidate must have experience in investigating Sanction Screening/Anti-Money Laundering cases including the exercise of sound judgment and discretion in the process of resolving all cases. Experience in working in a team environment with direct line management responsibilities is required.

The role will require the qualified candidate to exercise collaborative interpersonal skills when dealing with internal clients, business groups and various stakeholders within the firm during case investigation and management.

• Screen payments and SWIFT messages, moved in and out of the bank through the various applications used by lines of business from all regions across the globe, in accordance with sanctions screening policies, procedures and practices to ensure compliance with both domestic and international laws and regulations.
• Identify and escalate suspect transactions that pose potential risk to Global Sanctions Escalations for further review and investigation.
• Supervise day-to-day work of operators and display high level of staff motivation, commitment, performance and process knowledge.
• Work in tandem with multiple function areas including onshore and offshore Global Screening Operations teams, internal and external clients for effective functioning of process and escalation management and ensuring performance and deliverables are in accordance with the service level agreement.
• Recommend, develop and implement changes to existing and proposed procedures, policies and process improvement initiatives.

• Bachelor's Degree with good academic record.
• 3-5 years experience in Banking Operations or Financial Services Operations (prior experience and working knowledge of Regulatory Control and/or Sanctions Screening is a plus)
• Working knowledge of SWIFT and international payment conventions is a must
• Strong analytical, investigative and reporting skills required
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure in a high volume environment with tight deadlines or cut-offs
• Flexible to work in variable shifts (WHEM/night) and on the weekends and holidays as per business requirement
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with proficiency in Microsoft and web-based applications

• Prior experience and working knowledge of Regulatory Control and/or Sanctions Screening
• A self-starter with the ability to handle multiple tasks at one time.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from various groups of managers, clients and stakeholders.
• Good Interpersonal skills to be able to communicate internally & externally and at all levels. Ability to use creative problem solving techniques to solve business issues.