Operations Analyst – Sanctions Screening

Bank of America

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

Posted 10/26/2026full-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 financial services operations, ensuring compliance with regulations and effective risk management. Capable of navigating multiple systems while maintaining data integrity and providing operational support.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Financial Services ExperienceCompliance KnowledgeAnalytical SkillsData Entry ProficiencyRisk Management Expertise

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisReportingException ProcessingOperational SupportTransaction ProcessingRegulatory ComplianceSanctions KnowledgeAML ExperienceWire Transaction ProcessingProcess Documentation

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTeam CollaborationAttention to DetailProblem-SolvingIndependence

Tools & Technologies

PC ProficiencyData Entry SystemsCompliance Monitoring Tools

Industry Keywords

Office of Foreign Assets ControlEconomic SanctionsRisk MitigationHighly Regulated EnvironmentProduction-Driven Environment

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 perform 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 service 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, effective, and 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 design, documentation, implementation, and monitoring of new products and services
Provide guidance regarding procedural, technical, and operational changes
Expand business product 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, as well as, within a team
Overtime as required
Schedule is Sunday - Thursday
Previous Economic Sanctions, AML, Wire Transaction and/or previous Compliance experience highly desired
College degree or equivalent work experience desired
Hours per week: 40

Benefits

Comp & perks

Industry-leading benefits
Paid time off
Resources and support to employees
In-office culture with role-specific flexibility
Opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact
Performance recognition and rewards
Support for physical, emotional, and financial wellness