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Sanctions Compliance Specialist II

Russell, Tobin & AssociatesAlmont, CO🇺🇸United StatesPosted 1 Sept 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid role offers a fantastic opportunity to grow your expertise within sanctions compliance at a leading technology company, with a competitive hourly rate of $40. You'll thrive here if you possess strong analytical skills and a keen eye for detail, making a real impact on global compliance efforts. Apply today to join this dynamic team!

Quick Overview

Salary
$40/hr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Almont, CO, United States
Posted
2 days ago
ComplianceDue DiligenceSAP

Job Description

Our client, a leading technology company, is looking to hire a Sanctions Compliance Specialist III in Austin, TX.

Pay Rate Range: $40/hr on w2 (Without benefits), depending on experience

Responsibilities: 
  • Review, clear, and escalate sanctions screening alerts in real time per established SLAs.
  • Investigate customers, business partners, and transactions using internal systems, commercial databases, public records, and third-party tools.
  • Analyze potential matches generated by automated screening systems; differentiate true matches from false positives across sanctions and EAR restricted-party lists (including BIS Entity List and Denied Parties List).
  • Escalate findings potentially related to sanctioned parties, terrorist financing, law enforcement matters, or other criminal activity.
  • Gather and document evidence from internal systems, databases, and business/compliance contacts to support GESC compliance determinations.
  • Maintain thorough, organized records of all screening analysis and investigative work.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams on sanctions trends, emerging risks, and program enhancements.
  • Support special projects and critical casework as needed.
Requirements: 
  • Experience in reviewing, investigating, and resolution of sanctions, money laundering, or terrorist financing issues.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving techniques.
  • Ability to apply sound ethical, indepedent  judgement in high-volume, time-sensitive environments
  • Ability to spot false positives of sanctioned or EAR restricted party list matches based on reasonable due diligence and in-depth research using publicly available information
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Expertise and experience in OFAC laws and regulations
  • Must be a self-starter, flexible, innovative, and adaptive
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively with company personnel
  • Ability to meet aggressive timelines and in a compliance focused environment
  • Proficiency in applications (Numbers, Pages, and Keynote) and MS Office applications (Excel and Word)
Preferred
  • Experience using SAP GTS screening system and Accuity’s Compliance Link
  • Familiarity with EU and UN sanctions frameworks and EAR restricted-party lists.
  • Experience in a global compliance environment or financial services/technology sector.
  • Understanding of trade compliance concepts (export controls, denied-party screening, embargo programs).
Education
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience 
  • ACAMS Ceftified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) or Certified Global Sanctiosn Specalist (CGSS) preferred 


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