Job Description

Temporary Role: OFAC Compliance/Sanctions Analyst

Location: Onsite - Coral Gables, FL

Type: Temporary - 6 Months

About the Role:

The OFAC Compliance Analysts is responsible for ensuring the organization’s full compliance with U.S. economic and trade sanctions regulations administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). The role performs transactions sanctions screening, aligned with City National Bank of Florida BSA/AML requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Sanctions Screening
  • Review customer payments and transaction data against OFAC sanctions lists.
  • Investigate possible alerts generated by screening systems and determine true matches vs false positives.
  • Escalate potential sanctions violations and block/reject transactions when required.
• Regulatory Compliance
  • Ensure compliance with OFAC, BSA/AML, and USA PATRIOT Act regulations.
  • Prepare and submit required regulatory filings and internal reports to management.
  • Respond to BSA inquiries and supports requests for information.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in banking compliance, AML, or sanctions
• Hands-on experience with:
  • OFAC screening tools
  • Transaction monitoring / alert investigation
  • Knowledge of BSA, AML, and OFAC regulatory frameworks

Technical Skills

• OFAC sanctions programs and regulatory requirements
• SDN list and other sanctions screening lists
• KYC/CDD/EDD processes
• Strong analytical and investigative skills
• Experience with compliance systems and case management tools

Business / Behavioral Skills

• High attention to detail (critical for regulatory compliance)
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Ability to escalate issues and influence decision-making
• Cross-functional collaboration with BSA, Risk, Operations

Key Measures of Success (KPIs)

• Accuracy and timeliness of sanctions alert resolution
• Zero regulatory violations / audit findings
• Effective escalation and documentation of potential violations

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent (Associate’s degree or coursework in Business/Finance is a plus).
• An equivalent combination of education and/or relevant professional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Special Instructions to Candidates

Equal Opportunity

City National Bank of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any status protected by federal, state, or Florida law. We comply with the ADA and applicable Florida laws.

Interview Guidelines

To ensure a fair interview process, the use of AI-enabled devices (e.g., AI glasses or similar technology) is not permitted during interviews.

Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply or participate in the hiring process, please contact our Talent Attraction team at talent.attraction@citynational.com