Sanctions Investigator
@ Mercury

Hybrid
$103,500
Hybrid
Full Time
Posted 1 day ago

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About Mercury

Mercury is building a complete finance stack for startups. We strive to create a safe and easy banking experience for entrepreneurs and business owners, while protecting our financial ecosystem from sanctions violations and reputational risks.

Role Overview - Sanctions Investigator

In this role, you will join the Sanctions Program tasked with monitoring, investigating, and mitigating sanctions risks. Working on watchlist screening, transaction monitoring, and managing alerts for politically exposed persons (PEPs) and adverse media, you will conduct thorough screening investigations and escalate issues as needed.

Key Responsibilities

  • Review onboarding and ongoing monitoring alerts.
  • Escalate suspicious activity to AML Investigations or Fraud Teams.
  • Respond to sanctions support requests via mailbox and Slack.
  • Document decisions with supporting evidence.
  • Propose improvements to reduce false positive volumes.
  • Stay updated on sanctions regulations and procedures.
  • Maintain a positive customer experience while mitigating risks.

Who You Are

You might be successful in this role if you have practical or academic knowledge of OFAC regulations, foreign sanctions (EU/UN), PEP, adverse media and other AML watchlist types. A good grasp of banking products such as ACH, International Wires, SWIFT, checks, and debit cards is beneficial. Being a motivated self-starter with strong accountability, clarity in communication, and excellent relationship management skills will set you apart. Experience with LexisNexis Bridger and Firco Continuity is preferred.

Compensation & Rewards

Mercury offers a competitive base salary, equity, and benefits package with salary ranges adjusted based on location and experience. For candidates in New York City or the San Francisco Bay Area, the range is approximately $97,400 to $109,600 USD, and for those outside these areas, approximately $87,700 to $98,600 USD.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Mercury values diversity and belonging. All employment candidates are considered without discrimination. Reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process are provided upon request.

Key skills/competency

  • Sanctions
  • Investigation
  • Risk
  • AML
  • Compliance
  • Screening
  • Monitoring
  • Documentation
  • Escalation
  • Banking products

How to Get Hired at Mercury

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize your resume: Highlight sanctions, AML, and compliance expertise.
  • Research Mercury: Understand their fintech mission and safe banking approach.
  • Align skills: Emphasize experience with risk and screening processes.
  • Prepare examples: Showcase problem-solving in high-risk environments.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review OFAC and sanctions regulations.
Understand screening software and monitoring tools.
Practice data analysis for alert investigation.
Familiarize with LexisNexis and Firco systems.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a time you managed risk effectively.
Explain handling escalated false positive alerts.
Share your experience in high-pressure environments.
Discuss teamwork during compliance investigations.

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