Sanctions Screening Manager

As a Sanctions Screening Manager at StoneX, your responsibilities include managing a team of Client Screening Analysts to ensure timely handling of Sanctions and Adverse Media Alerts, conducting quality checks on investigations, and designing process solutions tailored to different business lines. You will also contribute to the creation of Client Screening Monitoring policies, deliver AML education, and prepare reports for senior management. This role is integral to optimizing our financial crime prevention strategies and enhancing our operational efficiency.

To apply for the Sanctions Screening Manager position at StoneX, you will need a Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Law, or a related discipline. Additionally, strong knowledge of financial crime prevention requirements, operational capabilities with Sanctions Screening tools, and familiarity with relevant laws and regulations such as MiFID II and GDPR are crucial. Leadership skills and effective communication abilities will also set you apart in this role.

Success as a Sanctions Screening Manager at StoneX hinges on various skills, including critical thinking, problem-solving, and efficient decision-making. You'll also need strong organizational and time management skills, as well as the ability to build relationships and manage stakeholders effectively. Proficiency with financial crime prevention technologies and a keen sense of compliance will further enhance your effectiveness in this role.

The hybrid work environment at StoneX allows a Sanctions Screening Manager to balance remote work with occasional office presence in Kraków. This flexibility facilitates better focus and work-life balance, while still providing opportunities for in-person collaboration with team members and stakeholders. It fosters a dynamic working culture conducive to achieving optimal results in your role.

At StoneX, the growth opportunities for a Sanctions Screening Manager are plentiful. You'll have the chance to develop and implement innovative compliance strategies while managing a talented team. Furthermore, as you contribute to the firm’s financial crime prevention initiatives, you're likely to gain visibility and recognition that could lead to advancement within the organization. Continuous learning and strong performance in your role can pave the way to upper management or specialized positions.

When answering this question, emphasize specific experiences that demonstrate your understanding of financial crime regulations. Talk about any relevant roles where you implemented or improved financial crime prevention measures. Use examples of tools you've utilized, such as World-Check or Lexis Nexis Bridger, and how they helped you achieve compliance with industry regulations.

In your response, highlight your approach to leadership, focusing on collaboration and empowerment. Share examples of how you motivate your team, set clear expectations, and promote professional development. Emphasize any experience you have in coaching team members to improve their performance, especially in high-pressure situations.

Discuss various methods you employ to stay informed about regulatory changes, such as following industry news, subscribing to relevant publications, attending webinars, or participating in professional organizations. Highlight how this vigilance translates into practical applications in your work, ensuring your team's compliance with evolving regulations.

When answering this question, share specific examples of processes you've designed or optimized in your past roles. This could include automation of certain tasks, streamlining workflows, or introducing new technologies that enhanced operational effectiveness. Focus on measurable outcomes that illustrate the change you instigated.

Relate a specific situation where you encountered a challenge and how your actions led to a resolution. Outline the problem, your strategy for addressing it, the stakeholders involved, and the final results. Emphasize your critical thinking and problem-solving skills demonstrated through the experience.

Your response should showcase your prioritization and organizational skills. Discuss your approach to assessing tasks, communicating with team members about deadlines, and making decisions that align with overall business goals. Providing an example of how you successfully managed competing priorities will strengthen your answer.

Articulate your strategies for maintaining positive relationships with stakeholders, including regular communication, transparency, and being receptive to feedback. Practical examples demonstrating how you've successfully navigated stakeholder expectations in past roles will elevate your response.

Discuss the training programs you've implemented or overseen to enhance awareness of AML/CFT regulations among your team. Mention how you monitor compliance through regular audits, reports, and assessments, and how you cultivate a culture of compliance within your team.

Share specific tools you have firsthand experience with, like World-Check or Lexis Nexis Bridger, and explain how they played a critical role in sanctions screening activities in your previous roles. Discuss the benefits of these tools in supporting compliance efforts.

Describe your method for onboarding and training new team members, detailing how you provide comprehensive training on both the tools and processes they will be using. Include how you ensure they understand and can effectively apply your firm’s compliance policies and procedures.