TheStaffed
Our client, a top-tier Financial Services company, is seeking a Screening Review Consultant to support the review, disposition, and escalation of screening alerts generated by Uphold’s screening team. The role will focus primarily on sanctions screening (OFAC, UK, EU, UN, and other global regimes) as well as Politically Exposed Persons (PEP), secondary PEP, and Related Close Associate (RCA) determinations. The consultant will apply expert judgment to complex name‑matching and risk scenarios, provide clear escalation outcomes, and support consistency and quality across the client’s screening program. This role will work closely with the Global Head of Sanctions, Investigations, and other second‑line stakeholders, and may also contribute to process improvements, guidance documentation, and ad‑hoc compliance initiatives.
What you’ll be doing:
Reviewing and dispositioning screening alerts related to sanctions, PEP, secondary PEP, and RCA alerts
Conducting detailed name‑matching analysis across global sanctions lists (e.g., OFAC, UK HMT, EU, UN) and internal risk frameworks
Assessing complex PEP structures, including family members, close associates, and indirect relationships
Documenting clear, defensible rationales for decisions in internal case management systems
Ensuring screening decisions align with internal sanctions and PEP policies, regulatory expectations, and global best practices
Providing guidance and feedback to first‑line teams to improve alert quality, escalation thresholds, and decision consistency
Escalating higher‑risk or ambiguous cases to Global Head of Sanctions or senior stakeholders as appropriate
Assisting in identifying gaps, trends, or improvement opportunities within screening workflows, rules, or procedures
Supporting ad‑hoc compliance projects, regulatory inquiries, or program enhancements as needed
Managing workload efficiently to meet agreed service levels and deliverables
Working collaboratively in a cross‑functional, fast‑paced environment
Required qualifications:
At least 1 – 3 years of experience in sanctions screening, PEP review, or financial crime compliance within a bank, broker‑dealer, fintech, or crypto company
Strong working knowledge of global sanctions regimes and PEP/RCA risk frameworks
Demonstrated experience handling complex or escalated screening alerts
Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and adapt to changing priorities
Strong quality, delivery, and risk‑based decision‑making orientation
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate rationale and risk
Strong organizational, time‑management, and prioritization skills
High attention to detail and documentation quality
Bonus if you have:
CAMS, CFCS, or similar financial crime certification
Prior experience supporting a second‑line or advisory compliance function
Experience working in a startup, fintech, or crypto environment
Familiarity with screening and case management tools such as LexisNexis Bridger, Zendesk, Unit21, or equivalent internal systems
Experience contributing to screening policy, procedures, or name‑matching guidance
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What you’ll be doing:
Reviewing and dispositioning screening alerts related to sanctions, PEP, secondary PEP, and RCA alerts
Conducting detailed name‑matching analysis across global sanctions lists (e.g., OFAC, UK HMT, EU, UN) and internal risk frameworks
Assessing complex PEP structures, including family members, close associates, and indirect relationships
Documenting clear, defensible rationales for decisions in internal case management systems
Ensuring screening decisions align with internal sanctions and PEP policies, regulatory expectations, and global best practices
Providing guidance and feedback to first‑line teams to improve alert quality, escalation thresholds, and decision consistency
Escalating higher‑risk or ambiguous cases to Global Head of Sanctions or senior stakeholders as appropriate
Assisting in identifying gaps, trends, or improvement opportunities within screening workflows, rules, or procedures
Supporting ad‑hoc compliance projects, regulatory inquiries, or program enhancements as needed
Managing workload efficiently to meet agreed service levels and deliverables
Working collaboratively in a cross‑functional, fast‑paced environment
Required qualifications:
At least 1 – 3 years of experience in sanctions screening, PEP review, or financial crime compliance within a bank, broker‑dealer, fintech, or crypto company
Strong working knowledge of global sanctions regimes and PEP/RCA risk frameworks
Demonstrated experience handling complex or escalated screening alerts
Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and adapt to changing priorities
Strong quality, delivery, and risk‑based decision‑making orientation
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate rationale and risk
Strong organizational, time‑management, and prioritization skills
High attention to detail and documentation quality
Bonus if you have:
CAMS, CFCS, or similar financial crime certification
Prior experience supporting a second‑line or advisory compliance function
Experience working in a startup, fintech, or crypto environment
Familiarity with screening and case management tools such as LexisNexis Bridger, Zendesk, Unit21, or equivalent internal systems
Experience contributing to screening policy, procedures, or name‑matching guidance
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