Sanctions Screening and Investigations Compliance Officer

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 7 years of experience in sanctions operations, AML (Anti-Money Laundering), or a related compliance field within the financial services industry or a similarly regulated environment.
• Experience working with various sanctions screening and monitoring systems (e.g., fircosoft, lexisnexis, factiva-dow jones, world-check).
• Experience with global sanctions regulations and lists (e.g., Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctions programs, EU restrictive measures, UN security council resolutions).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience organizing data and applying business context to improve processes or operations.
• Strong ethical standards and a deep commitment to maintaining the highest levels of compliance.
• Ability to work independently, effectively manage multiple complex tasks simultaneously, and meet demanding deadlines in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate clearly, concisely, and professionally to audiences.
• Excellent problem-solving and meticulous research skills with attention to detail and accuracy.

About The Job

The Sanctions Screening and Operations team ensures that Google is not doing business with restricted parties as identified by various governments and intergovernmental agencies. Sanctions Screening and Operations keeps sanctioned parties out of Google’s ecosystems and identifies users who may present a higher risk to Google of using our products for personal gain through their public influence.

As a Sanctions Screening and Investigations Compliance Officer, you will be responsible for ensuring the effective and accurate processing of complex alerts, investigations, and reporting related to economic sanctions and export regulations, contributing significantly to Google's sanctions compliance program. You will understand global sanctions regimes, exceptional problem-solving abilities, regulatory requirements and system screening architecture, and the capacity to operate effectively both independently and collaboratively within a fast-paced environment.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $131,000-$192,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.

As a Sanctions Screening and Investigations Compliance Officer, you will be responsible for ensuring the effective and accurate processing of complex alerts, investigations, and reporting related to economic sanctions and export regulations, contributing significantly to Google's sanctions compliance program. You will understand global sanctions regimes, exceptional problem-solving abilities, regulatory requirements and system screening architecture, and the capacity to operate effectively both independently and collaboratively within a fast-paced environment.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities

• Manage and resolve complex system-generated sanctions alerts, including name screening, transaction monitoring, and country-based restrictions, to identify potential matches.
• Conduct thorough and in-depth investigations of potential sanctions and export controls matches, expertly gathering relevant information and documentation from internal and external sources to determine if a true hit exists.
• Prepare detailed, well-documented, and auditable investigation reports, clearly outlining all investigation steps, comprehensive findings, and well-reasoned conclusions.
• Serve as a subject-matter expert on sanctions screening operations, providing guidance, support, and mentorship to junior analysts and other relevant stakeholders across the organization.
• Contribute to the strategic development and continuous maintenance of sanctions operations policies, procedures, and workflows to ensure robust compliance with evolving global regulations.