Risk Specialist I Sanctions

Location:On site in Miami Lakes FL; Memphis TN; Orlando FL; Johnson City TN; Birmingham AL Asheboro NC; Knoxville TN; Nashville TN; Naples FL or Longwood FL

SUMMARY

The position is responsible for performing confidential research and investigations of money laundering and other financial crimes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review and disposition potential Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) matches on real-time or in-process transactions.
• Identify transactions that have the potential to be Blocked or Rejected due to sanctions.
• Conduct internet research and obtain relevant documentation to support disposition of potential OFAC matches.
• Read analyze interpret and apply sanctions regulations to ensure the Bank remains in compliance.
• Assist with sanction screening system testing for implementation of new products / services and system upgrades.
• Make decisions on appropriate action to take regarding the need for further investigation.
• Support management teams ensuring daily weekly and monthly activities are completed on time.
• Participate in exams/audits by assisting in gathering of data for federal regulators state examiners independent auditors and law enforcement.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills ability to communicate at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to multi-task with strong organization time management and prioritization skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment ensuring deadlines are met.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. No supervisory responsibilities

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Additionally the qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge skills and/or abilities required in this position:

1. High school diploma or GED and0-4 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
2. Experience in the Banking industry preferably in the BSA/Compliance area
3. Knowledge of BSA/AML standards and practicespreferred

COMPUTER AND OFFICE EQUIPMENT SKILLS

1. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required

About Us
First Horizon Corporation is a leading regional financial services company dedicated to helping our clients communities and associates unlock their full potential with capital and counsel. Headquartered in Memphis TN the banking subsidiary First Horizon Bank operates in 12 states across the southern U.S. The Company and its subsidiaries offer commercial private banking consumer small business wealth and trust management retail brokerage capital markets fixed income and mortgage banking services. First Horizon has been recognized as one of the nations best employers by Fortune and Forbes magazines and a Top 10 Most Reputable U.S. Bank. More information is available at.

Benefit Highlights
Medical with wellness incentives dental and vision
HSA with company match
Maternity and parental leave
Tuition reimbursement
Mentor program
401(k) with 6% match
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