Sanctions Screening Analyst

About Korvexa

Korvexa is an expanding global firm specializing in financial compliance, risk management, and operational excellence. Our multidisciplinary teams span across Compliance, AML, Risk, Banking Operations, Finance, Legal, and Customer Support units to enhance regulatory adherence and facilitate secure international business functions.

Position Overview

We are looking for a meticulous and analytical Sanctions Screening Analyst to manage sanctions screening processes, analyze alerts, and ensure conformity with global sanctions and regulatory standards. This role offers a valuable opportunity for professionals specializing in compliance, anti-money laundering (AML), financial crime, banking operations, or risk to advance their careers within a fully remote and international framework.

Key Duties

• Perform sanctions screening on clients, transactions, and business affiliations.
• Investigate and evaluate sanctions screening alerts and potential hits.
• Collaborate closely with teams from Compliance, AML, Risk, Banking, Finance, Legal, and Customer Support.
• Escalate sanctions-related issues for further examination as necessary.
• Keep accurate records of screenings and maintain case documentation.
• Assist with customer due diligence and compliance verification procedures.
• Track sanctions screening key performance indicators and operational effectiveness.
• Support regulatory reporting and audit documentation requirements.
• Address routine screening and compliance challenges.
• Contribute to refining sanctions screening operations and processes.
• Prepare compliance reports and updates for management.
• Ensure organized document control and recordkeeping.
• Promote precision and uniformity within compliance tasks.
• Participate in cross-department efforts focused on preventing financial crime.
• Stay updated on international sanctions laws and compliance best practices.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in Finance, Banking, Business, Law, Economics, or related disciplines.
• 1 to 3 years’ experience in compliance, AML, sanctions screening, financial crime, banking operations, or similar areas preferred.
• Solid knowledge of sanctions screening procedures and compliance fundamentals.
• Strong analytical thinking and complex problem-solving ability.
• Excellent organizational skills and keen attention to detail.
• Effective communication and ability to coordinate with various stakeholders.
• Proficient English verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with sanctions screening platforms, case management, or compliance tools beneficial.
• Familiarity with sanctions frameworks such as OFAC, UN, EU, or UAE and AML regulations is advantageous.
• Ability to work autonomously as well as collaboratively with global teams.
• Experience relevant to UAE or GCC regulations is a plus but not mandatory.
• AML or compliance certifications like CAMS are welcomed but not compulsory.

What We Provide

• Fully remote work setup enabling flexible working hours.
• Permanent full-time employment in a compliance-focused role.
• Pathways for career advancement and professional skill development.
• Practical exposure to AML, sanctions, and financial crime compliance domains.
• An international, cooperative professional environment.
• Opportunities to support both regional and international compliance activities.