Operations Analyst – Sanctions Screening Center of Excellence

Bank of America

. Analyze day-to-day issues, research, and provide resolutions for issues identified within a business unit .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeRichmond • Virginia • United StatesJunior💰 $25 - $33 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong analytical skills and attention to detail in a compliance-focused environment, with the ability to navigate multiple systems and ensure data integrity. Proficient in operational support, reporting, and maintaining quality service for internal and external stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Financial Services ExperienceCompliance KnowledgeAnalytical SkillsData Entry ProficiencyRisk Management Experience

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Hard Skills

ReportingData AnalysisException ProcessingOperational SupportTransaction ProcessingCompliance ProceduresSanctions KnowledgeAML ExperienceWire Transaction ProcessingQuality Assurance

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsTeam CollaborationAttention to DetailProblem-SolvingIndependence

Tools & Technologies

PC ProficiencyData Entry SystemsCompliance Software

Industry Keywords

Office of Foreign Assets ControlRegulated EnvironmentRisk MitigationEconomic SanctionsOperational Solutions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyze day-to-day issues, research, and provide resolutions for issues identified within a business unit
Support defined procedures and routine analytics
Create reports and complete exception processing
Investigate Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) alerts for domestic and international consumer, commercial, and wholesale banking businesses or services functions
Review and process OFAC transactions to meet compliance requirements
Perform item processing functions under moderate supervision within a process with built-in checks and balances
Ensure quality service and effective, efficient operations support for internal business partners and/or external customers/clients
Perform basic-level reporting
Assist with implementation coordination for products, services, and operational solutions
Support the design, documentation, implementation, and monitoring of new products and services
Provide guidance regarding procedural, technical, and operational changes
Expand business products knowledge within the operations environment
Build relationships with partners and teammates
Inspect data to identify issues and trends
Collect and interpret data to validate operational processes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 1 year of experience in financial services, operations, compliance, sanctions, or a related risk management environment
Experience working in a highly regulated, production-driven environment with a strong focus on compliance, accuracy, and risk mitigation
Ability to remain focused in a repetitive environment
Ability to navigate through multiple systems while maintaining data integrity
Analytical and detail oriented; ability to make accurate and timely decisions
Good oral and written communications skills
PC proficiency and excellent keyboarding/typing skills/data entry
Ability to work independently and within a team
Overtime as required
Schedule is 3pm - Midnight, Monday - Friday
Previous Economic Sanctions, AML, Wire Transaction and/or previous Compliance experience highly desired
College degree or equivalent work experience desired
40 hours per week

Benefits

Comp & perks

Benefits eligible
Paid time off
Resources and support for employees
Base salary compensation
Predictable pay
In-office culture with flexibility based on role-specific responsibilities and business needs
Opportunities to learn, grow, and build a career
Affordable, competitive, and flexible benefits supporting physical, emotional, and financial wellness