Sanctions Operations Analyst, Interactive Brokers
+ Annual performance-based bonus & Stock grant
3 days a week in office
Online broker
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Online broker
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
+ Annual performance-based bonus & Stock grant
3 days a week in office
1001+ employees
Company mission
To create technology to provide liquidity on better terms.
Role
Who you are
- This is not an entry-level position, and experience in sanctions compliance, client screening, or transaction screening related to sanctions is preferred
- The ideal candidate will have sanctions or anti-money laundering operations team experience at a financial services firm, exchange, regulatory organization, a Broker Dealer (BD), a Futures Commission Merchant (FCM) or a similar organization
- Strong knowledge of OFAC or other sanctions regulations and expertise in sanctions risks and typologies are a plus
- High degree of comfort and fluency with computers and understanding of how technology is applied to business and regulatory problems
- Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to summarize complex fact patterns in writing clearly and succinctly
- Detail-oriented with outstanding organizational and project management skills
- Ability to work both independently as well as in a small team environment, and to multitask with minimal supervision
- 1-3 Years of experience in Sanctions Compliance
- CGSS, CSS, ACAMS, CFCS, Series 7, or other FINRA licenses or certifications are a plus
- Self-motivated and able to handle tasks with minimal supervision
- Superb analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent collaboration and communication (Verbal and written) skills
- Outstanding organizational and time management skills
What the job involves
- Interactive Brokers is looking to hire a Sanctions Operations Analyst at the Chicago Office to serve a critical function in a fast-paced, exciting work environment
- He Sanctions Operations Analyst will report to a Sanctions Manager and help ensure the firm complies with U.S. and other relevant economic sanctions laws as it grows and evolves
- This is an exciting opportunity to serve on the front lines of financial crime compliance with significant potential for growth
- Manage multiple queues of client/account screening and real-time transaction screening alerts, focusing on alerts tied to onboarding new clients and accounts. Exercise judgment and sanctions knowledge by reviewing prospective clients and transactions against sanctions list data and recommending a disposition
- Conduct open-source research and client outreach for alerts requiring additional information, coordinating with other internal stakeholders as needed
- Advise management by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends
- Maintain accurate tracking of assignments to ensure appropriate deadlines are met
- Identify opportunities to streamline or improve current processes
- Perform supplementary sanctions due diligence and research for more complex escalations
Our take
Interactive Brokers is an automated electronic broker, empowers users to analyse global stock markets, manage portfolios, and explore diverse investment assets. With a history spanning over 45 years, the company has thrived by adapting to evolving digital trading trends. Its comprehensive suite of services includes analytical tools, asset marketplaces, and seamless third-party integration, enhancing portfolio management capabilities.
Boasting over $11.6 billion in equity capital, Interactive Brokers remains at the forefront of industry innovation. The company has embraced the rising popularity of cryptocurrency, offering customers access to crypto trading through a partnership with Paxos Trust Company. This proactive approach reaffirms Interactive Brokers' position as a forward-thinking player in the ever-changing trading landscape.
Recently, Interactive Brokers expanded its trading hours for U.S. Treasury bonds to 22 hours a day, allowing global clients to trade during their local hours and quickly respond to market news. This extension reflects the company's commitment to flexibility and comprehensive service, meeting the diverse needs of clients in over 200 countries and territories.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
8% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- Retirement plan 401(k) with a competitive company match
- Excellent health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, and vision benefits and company-paid medical healthcare premium
- Wellness screenings and assessments, health coaches and counseling services through an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid time off and a generous parental leave policy
- Daily company lunch allowance provided, and a fully stocked kitchen with healthy options for breakfast and snack
- Corporate events, including team outings, dinners, volunteer activities and company sports teams
- Education reimbursement and learning opportunities
- Modern offices with multi-monitor setups
Company HQ
Greenwich, CT
Leadership
Thomas Peterffy
(Chairman)Former computer programmer and architectural draftsman. They played a role in developing the first electronic trading platform for securities at the American Stock Exchange.
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