Operations Consultant – Sanctions Screening Center of Excellence

Bank of America

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

Posted 11/5/2026full-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, client due diligence, and KYC processes while effectively managing operations and team dynamics. Proficient in analyzing workflows and implementing training programs to enhance operational efficiency.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Economic Sanctions ExperienceClient Due DiligenceKYCOperations ComplianceAnalytical Skills

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Hard Skills

Sanctions ReviewsRegulatory ComplianceRisk FrameworkWorkflow MonitoringData Analysis

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsDecision-MakingTeam CollaborationAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

ExcelWordOutlookWTXACH

Industry Keywords

Global BankingMarkets Business ProcessOperations EnvironmentCompliance RegulationsSanctions Alerts

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 different 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 activities of a team related to special initiatives
Serve as a technical expert in the assigned area, explaining business unit operations processes and implications for other operations groups
Consult on present-state processes, develop alternative future-state approaches, and facilitate implementations
Identify and recommend responsibilities and accountabilities for key programs/projects
Monitor workflow and team progress; provide feedback to manager/team
Monitor escalations from Lines of Business and respond in a timely manner
Coordinate with other sites/regions to ensure daily SSCOE goals are met
Provide training to new hires and upskill training to existing associates
Update existing training to reflect changes in the environment

Requirements

What you’ll need

2+ year 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 background with WTX and/or ACH experience
Experience in client due diligence and KYC
Highly organized; demonstrates a bias for action and commitment to achieving sustainable results
Makes timely and fact-based decisions
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 Saturday–Wednesday
Ability to work additional hours outside the standard work schedule as business needs dictate
Knowledge of Excel, Word, and Outlook preferred
Experience in Global Banking & Markets business process preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary incentive eligible; eligible to participate in the annual discretionary plan
Benefits eligible
Access to 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