We are looking for Sanctions Specialist - Spcialiste des sanctions for our client in Montreal, QC.

Job Title: Sanctions Specialist - Spcialiste des sanctions

Job Location: Montreal, QC

Job Type: Contract

Job Overview:

Requirement/Must Have:

2+ years of experience in OFAC and Sanctions investigation.
Associate/BA degree from accredited college/university.
Strong understanding of regulatory awareness and the regulations that govern it.
Proficient knowledge and understanding of the OFAC processes and procedures.
Knowledgeable of Funds Transfer operations and the rules and regulations that govern it, including CHIPS, Fedwire, SWIFT, LYNX, and ACH.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Self-motivated with the ability to multi-task in a high-volume and fast-paced environment.
Basic understanding of MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, and MS PowerPoint.

Responsibilities:

Perform a Level 2 review of transactions referred to the OFAC Exception queue for potential sanctions violations and manage the queues to ensure deadlines are met.
Conduct investigations on payments that need to be held for regulatory reasons pending additional information and monitor case investigations to ensure proper follow-ups are made.
Work closely with Financial Services, Legal, and Treasury in performing wire transfer searches or handling regular case investigations when necessary.
Ensure all transactions escalated for Level 2 review are compliant with all external and internal regulations and policies.
Validate vendor added file uploads to filtering systems to ensure list changes, additions, or deletions are updated accurately.
Ensure all payments comply with group payment transparency policy.
Contribute to operational permanent control framework.
Prepare and analyze various reports as needed.
Make recommendations for procedural changes where deemed necessary.

Nice to Have:

ACAMS/ACSS certified.

Aperu du poste :

Exigences / Comptences requises :

Minimum de 2 ans d exprience en enqutes relatives aux sanctions conomiques et l OFAC.
Diplme d tudes collgiales (Associate Degree) ou baccalaurat d une universit accrdite.
Bonne comprhension des exigences rglementaires et des rglementations applicables.
Excellente connaissance des processus et procdures de l OFAC.
Bonne connaissance des oprations de transferts de fonds ainsi que des rgles et rglementations associes, notamment CHIPS, Fedwire, SWIFT, LYNX et ACH.
Excellentes comptences en communication crite et orale.
Esprit d initiative, autonomie et capacit grer plusieurs tches dans un environnement dynamique volume lev.
Matrise de base de Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook et PowerPoint.

Responsabilits :

Effectuer les examens de niveau 2 des transactions achemines vers la file d exception OFAC afin de dtecter d ventuelles violations des sanctions conomiques, tout en assurant le respect des dlais de traitement.
Mener des enqutes sur les paiements retenus pour des raisons rglementaires en attente d informations supplmentaires et assurer le suivi des dossiers afin de garantir leur traitement dans les dlais.
Collaborer troitement avec les quipes des Services financiers, Juridique et Trsorerie pour effectuer des recherches sur les virements bancaires et grer les enqutes lorsque ncessaire.
Veiller ce que toutes les transactions soumises une revue de niveau 2 soient conformes aux rglementations externes ainsi qu aux politiques internes.
Valider les fichiers de fournisseurs imports dans les systmes de filtrage afin de garantir l exactitude des mises jour, ajouts et suppressions des listes de sanctions.
S assurer que tous les paiements respectent la politique du Groupe en matire de transparence des paiements.
Contribuer au cadre de contrle permanent des oprations.
Prparer, analyser et produire divers rapports selon les besoins.
Formuler des recommandations visant amliorer les procdures et les processus lorsque ncessaire.

Atouts :

Certification ACAMS ou ACSS.
Exprience dans les domaines de la conformit rglementaire, de la lutte contre le blanchiment d argent (AML) ou des sanctions financires.
Connaissance des systmes de filtrage des sanctions et des outils de surveillance des paiements.

Comptences :

Conformit OFAC et gestion des sanctions.
Analyse et investigation des transactions financires.
Oprations de paiements internationaux (SWIFT, CHIPS, Fedwire, LYNX, ACH).
Connaissance de la rglementation financire.
Analyse des risques et conformit.
Rdaction de rapports et documentation.
Communication et collaboration interfonctionnelle.
Gestion des priorits et souci du dtail.

Formation et qualifications :

Diplme d tudes collgiales (Associate Degree) ou baccalaurat dans un domaine pertinent.
Exprience confirme en conformit rglementaire, sanctions financires ou oprations de paiements.
Les certifications ACAMS ou ACSS constituent un atout important.

Benefits

Our Benefits Include:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
Life and AD&D Insurance
Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
Supplemental Insurance Plans
Identity Theft Protection
Pet Insurance
Employee Wellness Programs
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities

Disclaimer: Benefits eligibility, accrual rates, and usage limits may vary based on employment status, length of service, and work location. Paid Sick Leave is provided in strict accordance with applicable state and municipal mandates. Cynet Systems Inc. reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate any benefit plans at any time in accordance with applicable laws.

About Cynet Systems

Founded in 2010 and headquartered in the Washington, DC metro area, Cynet Systems Inc. is a leading technology staffing and workforce solutions company serving Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and enterprise organizations across the United States and Canada. We deliver agile, scalable talent solutions across IT, engineering, life sciences, clinical, and professional staffing, powered by a high-performing recruitment engine operating across North America and Asia.

As a nationally and locally certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Cynet Systems is committed to helping organizations build high-performing teams while empowering professionals to grow rewarding careers. Our organization is certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, and SOC 2 Type II standards, reflecting our commitment to quality, security, operational excellence, and customer success.

Sanctions Specialist - Spcialiste des sanctions

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