Risk Specialist - Sanctions

Posted 9 Hours Ago
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5 Locations
In-Office or Remote
Entry level
Financial Services
The Role
Reviews and investigates potential OFAC sanctions matches, identifies transactions requiring blocking or rejection, researches supporting documentation, applies sanctions regulations, assists with screening system testing, and supports audits, examinations, and regulatory information requests.
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Location: Onsite listed in the job posting

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.
  • 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 and 0-4 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
  2. Banking experience preferred

 

COMPUTER AND OFFICE EQUIPMENT SKILLS
  1. Microsoft Office suite
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 nation's best employers by Fortune and Forbes magazines and a Top 10 Most Reputable U.S. Bank. More information is available at www.FirstHorizon.com.

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 
• More -- FirstHorizon.com/First-Horizon-National-Corporation/Careers/Our-Benefits

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Skills Required

  • High school diploma or GED
  • 0-4 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Banking experience
  • Microsoft Office Suite skills

First Horizon Bank Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about First Horizon Bank and has not been reviewed or approved by First Horizon Bank.

  • Retirement Support Retirement offerings include a 401(k) plan with company matching contributions up to 6% of pre-tax income, alongside FSA/HSA options and a defined benefit pension plan. Stock purchase and equity programs (including options and RSUs) also add to longer-term wealth-building opportunities for eligible employees.
  • Parental & Family Support Parental leave is available for childbirth, adoption, foster parenting, or surrogacy, and adoption reimbursement is included in the package. These family-building benefits broaden support beyond traditional maternity/paternity leave structures.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits Wellbeing support includes an internal wellness program, an employee assistance program, and access to a digital wellness platform. Group life insurance and disability coverage (including no-cost options) strengthen financial protection and day-to-day support.

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The Company
HQ: Memphis, TN
6,494 Employees
Year Founded: 1864

What We Do

When we opened our doors in 1864 on North Court Street in Memphis, we had a simple mission: to provide the best service to our customers, one opportunity at a time. In the 150 years that followed, our communities transformed and expanded. We’ve seen our business and banking in general grow and adapt to the changing needs of customers through the years. But one thing that will always remain constant is our commitment to financial integrity and to helping our customers take good care of their money.

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