Name Screening Associate (AML/Financial Crime)

Description

Role Summary

The Name Screening Associate will act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) within the screening operations team, supporting the review of complex sanctions, PEP and adverse media alerts while providing quality oversight and operational guidance. The role will serve as an escalation point for analysts and senior analysts, ensuring consistent application of screening policies and delivery standards. This role combines hands-on investigative work with quality management, stakeholder support and continuous improvement activities.

Key Responsibilities

Case Review & Escalations

Review and disposition complex sanctions, PEP and adverse media screening alerts.

Act as the primary escalation point for Analysts and Senior Analysts.

Support decision-making for higher-risk and complex screening scenarios.

Ensure consistent application of client screening procedures and risk methodologies.