Compliance Officer

As a Compliance Officer specializing in Sanctions, you will play a critical role in mitigating risk and ensuring adherence to OFAC laws, regulations, and internal policies. You’ll be responsible for reviewing escalated transactions and customer profiles that may present sanctions-related concerns, providing expert guidance to analysts and business partners across the enterprise.

In This Role, You Will:

• Collaborate with fellow Compliance Officers to support business needs, develop strategic solutions, and establish standards and procedures that ensure CFG’s operations remain compliant.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to business lines, building strong relationships grounded in integrity and assurance.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of sanctions compliance.
• Partner with technical support teams to manage sanctions-related applications, offering insights into rule logic and algorithm performance.
• Stay informed on global developments and industry trends to proactively assess potential sanctions-related risks and impacts.

This is a dynamic opportunity to contribute to a high-impact area of compliance, where your expertise will help shape the organization’s approach to sanctions risk management.

Experience:

• 3-5 years relevant work experience with risk, compliance, or audit functions within the financial services industry preferred
• Knowledge of OFAC regulations and ability to interpret and apply to complex financial products
• Excellent interpersonal, communication (written and verbal), and presentation skills
• Excellent project management and organizational skills
• Experience working with a variety of information systems and data files, including large and complex files or systems
• Working knowledge of traditional banking regulations and banking functions
• Analytical and research skills
• Proven familiarity with bank regulatory experience and demonstrated experience in interpreting laws and regulations
• Ability to advise and provide guidance on complex scenarios to business line partners regarding OFAC

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a business-related field or equivalent experience
• Hours and Work Schedule
• Hours per Week: 40 
• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday (1-2 days per week must be available up to 6:00pm)

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