Operations Consultant – Sanctions Screening

Bank of America

. Perform sanctions reviews on a variety of transactions and/or relationships .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeUnited StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $59,700 - $96,300 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in sanctions reviews and compliance with regulatory standards such as OFAC, while effectively managing operations and team dynamics. Proficient in client due diligence, KYC processes, and economic sanctions program requirements.

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Sanctions ReviewCompliance With OFACClient Due DiligenceEconomic Sanctions ExperienceAnalytical Skills

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Hard Skills

Economic Sanctions Program RequirementsDisposition Of Sanctions AlertsWTX ExperienceACH ExperienceKYC ExperiencePC ProficiencyExcelWordOutlook

Soft Skills

Highly OrganizedTimely Decision-MakingAbility To Work Under PressureGood Communication SkillsTeam Player Attitude

Industry Keywords

Global Banking & MarketsOperationsComplianceRisk FrameworkWorkflow Monitoring

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform sanctions reviews on a variety of transactions and/or relationships
Ensure compliance with regulators such as OFAC
Monitor queue volumes and priorities
Communicate with Lines of Business to retrieve information or advise of adverse decisions
Advise on the design, development, and implementation of complex products, systems, and services in an operations environment
Advise on projects and direct team activities related to special initiatives
Serve as a technical expert in the assigned area
Consult on present-state and develop alternative future-state approaches
Facilitate implementations through clear program or initiative setup, execution, and control
Identify and recommend responsibilities and accountabilities for key programs and projects
Monitor workflow and team progress and provide feedback to managers and teams
Monitor escalations from Lines of Business and respond in a timely manner
Coordinate with other sites and regions to meet daily SSCoE goals
Provide training to new hires and upskill existing associates
Update training to reflect environmental changes

Requirements

What you’ll need

2+ years of experience in Operations or Compliance
Economic sanctions experience highly desired
Experience and knowledge of economic sanctions program requirements and disposition of sanctions alerts, or extensive WTX and/or ACH experience
Experience in client due diligence and KYC
Highly organized; bias for action and commitment to sustainable results
Timely, fact-based decision-making
Analytical and detail oriented
Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and navigate change
Ability to work independently and within a team
Strong risk framework and approach
Ability to prioritize, use own initiative, and be flexible
Good oral and written communication skills
PC proficiency and excellent keyboarding/typing skills
Ability to work Tuesday to Saturday
Ability to work additional hours outside the standard work schedule as business needs dictate
Experience in Global Banking & Markets business process (desired)
Knowledge of Excel, Word, and Outlook (desired)
Team player attitude, enthusiasm, and commitment (desired)

Benefits

Comp & perks

In-office culture with role-specific flexibility
Opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact
Affordable, competitive, and flexible benefits
Support for physical, emotional, and financial wellness
Annual discretionary incentive plan eligibility
Paid time off
Employee resources and support