State Street Corporation - Quincy, MA

posted 2 months ago

Full-time - Entry Level
Quincy, MA
Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities

About the position

The RMCoE Sanctions Screening team at State Street plays a crucial role in the centralized first line of defense against financial crime. This team is responsible for evaluating SWIFT messages that contain "Stop Phrases and Stop Entities" as established by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), Section 311 - Special Measures, and internal global lists maintained by State Street. The primary objective of the Sanctions Screening Monitors is to mitigate risk and ensure compliance with both corporate and regulatory objectives. In this role, you will analyze and review transactions on a case-by-case basis, resolving or escalating issues as necessary. It is essential to identify, escalate, and report any unusual or potentially suspicious transaction activity in accordance with corporate policies and guidelines. You will ensure that all transactions are processed by market and currency deadlines, maintaining a full understanding and adherence to corporate Risk Policy and Standard Operating Procedures. Participation in self-testing and other audit-related requirements is also a key responsibility. You will support team initiatives by learning and completing job-related functions, contributing to departmental goals and objectives. Responding promptly to client queries and ensuring timely resolution is critical. Additionally, you will be responsible for processing daily and monthly reports accurately and efficiently to meet internal standards and team goals. Utilizing various system applications, including FIRCO, MTS, MCH, and IBS, is part of your daily functions. Supporting the manager in implementing team development strategies and meeting accuracy and productivity targets set by management are also essential aspects of this position. Furthermore, you will actively contribute to the training and onboarding of new employees, ensuring that all duties are performed in accordance with prescribed regulatory compliance guidelines.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze and review transactions on a case by case basis and resolve or escalate as needed.
  • Identify, escalate and/or report any unusual or potentially suspicious transaction activity in accordance with corporate policy and guidelines.
  • Ensure all transactions are actioned by market and currency deadlines.
  • Ensure a full understanding and adherence to corporate Risk Policy and Standard Operating Procedures.
  • Participate in self-testing and other related audit requirements.
  • Support team initiatives by learning and completing job related functions, thus meeting departmental goals and objectives.
  • Respond promptly to client queries and ensure timely resolution.
  • Ensure all daily/monthly reports are processed accurately and efficiently to meet internal standards and team goals.
  • Perform functions utilizing various system applications including FIRCO, MTS, MCH and IBS.
  • Support manager to implement team development strategies.
  • Meet accuracy and productivity targets as established by management.
  • Actively contribute in the training and onboarding of new employees.
  • Perform all duties in accordance with prescribed regulatory compliance guidelines.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent business experience.
  • 1-2 years of experience in the financial industry preferably with AML exposure.
  • Excellent attention to detail.
  • Strong analytical skills and risk-oriented mindset.
  • Ability to work in a team environment by providing support, assistance and guidance.
  • Advanced PC skills.
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
  • Excel Visual Basic Application skills (preferred but not required).
  • SWIFT experience preferable.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to multitask, ensure accuracy and execute against pre-determined deadlines.

Nice-to-haves

  • Excel Visual Basic Application skills (preferred but not required).
  • SWIFT experience preferable.

Benefits

  • Generous medical care
  • Insurance and savings plans
  • Flexible Work Programs
  • Development programs and educational support
  • Paid volunteer days
  • Matching gift programs
  • Access to employee networks
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