Screening Adjudication Expert
$116,310–$166,324 year
On-siteNew York, United States
Job Summary
Own the operational health of sanctions, PEP, and adverse media screening for the US market, serving as the primary point of contact for the outsourced vendor and Klarna's US partner bank. Personally conduct alert reviews and complex investigations to maintain end-to-end expertise, ensuring readiness to absorb volume spikes or vendor disruptions. Perform four-eyes reviews of 314(a) submissions to verify accuracy and FinCEN compliance, while driving process improvements through AI and automation implementation. Track performance against SLA targets, flag risks early, and liaise with Compliance, Legal, and the MLRO on regulatory developments. Maintain up-to-date SOPs aligned with US, EU, UN, and UK sanctions regimes, OFAC, and AML/CTF requirements.
Required Qualifications
- A minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in US sanctions screening, PEP, or adverse media investigations within a fintech, bank, or regulated financial institution
- Demonstrable breadth across at least two of the three screening disciplines (sanctions, PEP, adverse media), with a track record of quickly building expertise in new areas
- Demonstrable knowledge of OFAC regulations, US sanctions frameworks, and the operational implications for a payments business
- Familiarity with Section 314(a) of the USA PATRIOT Act and FinCEN information-sharing obligations
- Genuine curiosity about AI and automation, hands-on experience using or implementing AI-assisted tools in a compliance or operational context, or a clear track record of proactively adopting technology to solve real problems
- Exceptional energy, drive, and agency: you have a clear trajectory and are looking for the environment to accelerate it; your record shows you get there faster than anyone expects
- A senior specialist who unlocks capabilities the team does not have today, your experience materially changes what is possible, whether through deep technical knowledge, a new approach to automation, or expertise in a discipline we are building from scratch
- Proven ability to drive meaningful change, you have led or materially contributed to process improvements, not just flagged them
- Fast learner who absorbs new tools, regulatory developments, and process changes at pace, comfortable working in an environment that evolves quickly
- Experience working within or alongside a partner bank or regulated financial institution
- Familiarity with screening and case management tools such as World-Check, LexisNexis, Fircosoft, or equivalent, including name-matching logic
- Highly organised with the ability to manage competing regulatory deadlines without compromising accuracy; detail-oriented under pressure
- Strong written communication skills and a rigorous approach to audit-trail documentation
- Self-starter who takes ownership without waiting to be prompted, and who energises others around improvement
Desired Qualifications
- hands-on 314(a) execution experience strongly preferred
- Strong knowledge of EU, UN, and UK sanctions regimes, AML/CTF regulatory requirements, and customer lifecycle risk frameworks is an asset
- Experience supporting audit or regulatory examinations is an advantage
- A relevant certification such as CGSS, CAMS-FCI, CAMS, or equivalent is a plus
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