We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our Sanctions List Management Operations team. The team is responsible for collecting, structuring, cleansing, cross-referencing, and maintaining reference data for the publication of Sanctions lists. The data - primarily sourced from government and regulatory websites - must be thoroughly analyzed, reviewed, standardized, and validated before being published and distributed to our clients. 

As part of a dynamic and customer-focused team, you'll contribute to continuously enhancing the client’s experience by proactively meeting and anticipating their needs. A strong team spirit, a customer-centric mindset, and a commitment to ongoing improvement are essential to thrive in this role. We're looking for a driven individual to help strengthen our Sanctions List Management Operations function. 

The primary duties associated with this role include:  

• Monitor, validate, and enrich sanctions data to deliver a standardized version of the sanctions lists published via the SwiftRef platform 

• Support stakeholders in the onboarding of new sanctions lists 

• Drive continuous improvement and ensure proper implementation of change process 

• Onboard and customize data feeds, including mapping between various sanctions lists (e.g. US-OFAC, UN vs other lists) 

• Critically assess data from government and regulatory sources, identifying discrepancies and engaging with regulators when necessary 

• Cross-reference and structure data elements, maintaining high standards of accuracy and data quality under tight deadlines  

The successful candidate should possess the following qualifications and attributes: 

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to work effectively with complex data sets 

• Dynamic, motivated, flexible, and highly organized with a structured approach to tasks 

• Able to remain calm under pressure and work collaboratively within a team 

• High attention to detail and accuracy when processing large volumes of data to ensure data quality standards are met 

• Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet tight deadlines 

• Self-driven with a proactive, can-do attitude 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 

• Customer-focused, with the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with internal stakeholders 

• Customer focused and able to establish and maintain supportive interpersonal relationships with internal stakeholders 

• Fluency in English (both written and spoken) is a prerequisite; proficiency in additional languages - particularly the ability to read Arabic, Japanese and/or Cyrillic - will be considered a strong asset 

• Experienced in using office automation tools and managing data entry and maintenance in databases 

• Familiarity with reference data processes is highly desirable  

• A solid understanding of sanctions screening and its application in the financial industry is considered an advantage