PEG's financial client here in St Louis is seeking a Financial Crimes – Sanctions Professional to join their team on a permanent basis. This position supports the firm’s financial crime compliance function with an emphasis on sanctions risk identification and mitigation. The Financial Crime – Sanctions professional is responsible for reviewing client activity, transactions, and securities-related events to identify potential sanctions exposure. The role requires independent judgment, strong analytical skills, and close collaboration with compliance leadership and business partners to ensure regulatory requirements and internal standards are met. This position is onsite in St. Louis, Missouri.
Core Responsibilities
Review alerts, referrals, and escalated matters associated with potential sanctions exposure across client and transactional activity.
Conduct detailed investigations to assess sanctions risk and recommend appropriate resolution or escalation.
Monitor changes to U.S. and international sanctions programs and evaluate potential impacts to customers, products, and business operations.
Support sanctions risk assessments by identifying control gaps and recommending enhancements to policies, procedures, and monitoring practices.
Apply sanctions-related considerations to customer due diligence activities in alignment with AML and financial crime compliance requirements.
Act as an internal resource for sanctions-related guidance, responding to inquiries from compliance, operations, and business teams.
Prepare clear documentation of investigative work, conclusions, and any required regulatory reporting.
Assist with sanctions-related filings and periodic reporting obligations.
Participate in initiatives to enhance monitoring systems, data quality, and investigative workflows.
Support the development and maintenance of sanctions compliance documentation and training materials.
Required Qualifications
Experience performing financial crime or compliance investigations, with exposure to sanctions regulations and OFAC requirements in a financial services or broker-dealer environment.
Working knowledge of AML, BSA, and sanctions compliance frameworks, including KYC, CDD, and enhanced due diligence processes.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and regulatory guidance.
Familiarity with compliance monitoring, risk assessments, and issue management practices.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate investigative findings and regulatory considerations.
Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and manage multiple priorities.
Education & Professional Experience
Bachelor’s degree required, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience
At least three years of experience in financial services, compliance, or a related field.
Minimum of two years of experience focused on AML, sanctions, or financial crime risk.
Systems & Tools
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Experience with AML and sanctions monitoring platforms and analytical tools such as Actimize, SQL Server, Thomson Reuters, Moody’s, or Bloomberg sanctions data.
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