Sanctions Specialist

Who we areStripe is both a technology company and a financial services company, and you will need to be comfortable straddling both of those worlds every day. The right person for the role will enjoy dealing with that puzzle, seeking creative solutions and moving quickly, often in the face of ambiguity.About The TeamWe are looking for a sanctions specialist to join our Financial Crimes Operations Team in Mexico City, Mexico. This is an Independent Contributor (IC) role where you will handle a variety of sanctions compliance operational matters supporting Stripe’s growing business.What you'll doConduct OFAC and BIS screening ("watchlist") and sanctioned jurisdictions screening (“keyword”) reviews, manually reviewing Stripe merchant accounts as part of Stripe’s sanctions program. You will review the results of this screening and work with other Financial Crimes team members to review, approve and escalate complex cases where necessary. You will be responsible for independently completing complex sanctions investigations, drafting detailed investigation reports, reviewing and approving reports from other team membersPrepare structured reports and case documents for regulatory reportingMove with urgency and focus in responding to user escalations, internal SLAs and regulatory asks emanating from sanctions concernsGuide team members with decision-making from a subject matter perspective on complex cases Support with preparation of detailed MI on sanctions reviewsManage incoming communication from both internal and external stakeholders via multiple channels, including email, chat, and CRMInvestigate and respond to requests for information from banking and financial partners Participate in other administrative and organizational tasks for the financial crimes operations teamWho you are7 to 8+ years of experience working in a sanctions screening and reporting role at a financial institution or technology companyStrong industry knowledge of global sanctions regulatory requirementsAbility to work efficiently and independently in a fast-paced, high-volume environmentA mind for detail - you are detail oriented and have the patience to dive into a high volume of reviews with strict turnaround timesExcellent written communication skills; You will be expected to review and write detailed investigative and regulatory documentsStrong analytical and communication skills, proven ability to execute processes, and a flexible approach to problem-solvingEffective interpersonal, teamwork, and organizational skills; you will be required to collaborate with a number of cross-functional teams including but not limited to regional compliance officers, engineering teams, user support, etc.Preferred QualificationsACAMS CGSS or ACSS certificationTechnical curiosity and an interest in evolving sanctions and regulatory compliance trendsExperience with SQL or querying of large datasetsIn-office expectationsOffice-assigned Stripes in most of our locations are currently expected to spend at least 50% of the time in a given month in their local office or with users. This expectation may vary depending on role, team and location. For example, Stripes in our Bucharest, Romania site have an 80% in-office expectation, and those in Stripe Delivery Center roles in Mexico City, Mexico and Bengaluru, India work 100% from the office. Also, some teams have greater in-office attendance requirements, to appropriately support our users and workflows, which the hiring manager will discuss. This approach helps strike a balance between bringing people together for in-person collaboration and learning from each other, while supporting flexibility when possible.Pay and benefitsStripe does not yet include pay ranges in job postings in every country. Stripe strongly values pay transparency and is working toward pay transparency globally.