Operations Consultant – Sanctions Screening

Bank of America

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

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeRichmond • Virginia • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $59,700 - $96,300 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in economic sanctions compliance, including sanctions reviews and client due diligence processes. Proficient in monitoring operations workflows and providing training to enhance team performance and compliance with regulatory standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Economic Sanctions ExperienceClient Due DiligenceKYCOperations ComplianceAnalytical Skills

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Hard Skills

Sanctions ReviewsDisposition of Sanctions AlertsWTX ExperienceACH ExperienceRegulatory ComplianceWorkflow MonitoringTraining DevelopmentProcess ImplementationRisk FrameworkPC Proficiency

Soft Skills

Highly OrganizedTimely Decision-MakingAbility to Work Under PressureTeam Player AttitudeGood Communication Skills

Tools & Technologies

ExcelWordOutlook

Industry Keywords

Global BankingMarkets Business ProcessOperations EnvironmentCompliance RegulationsEscalation Management

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 on assigned operations processes and their implications for other groups
Consult on present-state processes, develop future-state approaches, and facilitate implementations
Identify and recommend responsibilities and accountabilities for key programs/projects
Monitor workflow and team progress and provide feedback to the manager/team
Monitor escalations from Lines of Business and respond in a timely manner
Coordinate with other sites/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 and 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 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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual discretionary incentive plan eligibility
Benefits eligibility
Paid time off
Resources and support for employees
In-office culture supporting collaboration, engagement, and career development
Opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact