Manager – Sanctions Operations

Broadridge

. Manage day-to-day sanctions alert review and clearing across name and transaction-screening workflows .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeToronto • CanadaSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in sanctions alert clearing and name and transaction-screening operations, with a strong focus on risk-based investigations and compliance with regulatory expectations. Proven ability to manage operational workflows, prioritize tasks, and collaborate effectively with stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Sanctions Alert ClearingRisk-Based InvestigationsSanctions Laws FamiliarityOperational Workflow ManagementTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

Sanctions Alert ReviewTransaction-Screening OperationsRisk AssessmentOperational Performance MonitoringQuality Control Improvement

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailSound JudgmentEffective Written CommunicationCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Screening PlatformsCase-Management ToolsOperational Reporting

Certifications & Qualifications

Sanctions Compliance TrainingAML CertificationFinancial-Crime Compliance Certification

Industry Keywords

OFACUnited Nations SanctionsEuropean Union RegulationsCanadian RequirementsOSFI Guidance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage day-to-day sanctions alert review and clearing across name and transaction-screening workflows
Oversee investigation queues, work allocation, prioritization, and progress against service levels
Review customer, counterparty, payment, and other relevant information to assess potential matches and document decision rationales
Apply a risk-based approach to distinguish false positives from alerts requiring investigation or escalation
Escalate potential true matches, higher-risk cases, and control or process concerns
Support consistent application of screening procedures, decision standards, and documentation requirements
Monitor operational performance, alert volumes, quality, and backlogs; identify issues and recommend improvements
Coach and guide team members and support quality review of alert decisions
Partner with Compliance, Legal, Operations, and other stakeholders to resolve complex cases and operational dependencies
Prepare or contribute to reporting on queue health, productivity, quality, escalations, and outstanding issues

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong technical experience in sanctions alert clearing and name and transaction-screening operations
Experience conducting risk-based investigations of potential sanctions matches and documenting clear, supportable decisions
Familiarity with sanctions laws, programs, and regulatory expectations, including OFAC, the United Nations, the European Union, Canadian requirements, and OSFI guidance
Ability to identify cases requiring further investigation or escalation and act according to internal procedures
Experience managing operational workflows and investigation queues, including prioritization and service-level monitoring
Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and effective written communication skills
Ability to collaborate with Compliance and business stakeholders while managing competing priorities
Prior experience leading or supervising a sanctions operations team
Experience with screening platforms, case-management tools, and operational reporting
Experience improving alert-review procedures, quality controls, or queue-management practices
Relevant sanctions, AML, or financial-crime compliance training or certification

Benefits

Comp & perks

Collaborative, engaging, and inclusive work environment
Workplace focused on employee safety, understanding, and being valued
Hybrid work arrangement