[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Mashreq Bank jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/mashreq-bank/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Mashreq Bank · United States # Assistant Compliance Manager, New York United States Hybrid Manager or lead Legal & Compliance Listed on Mashreq Bank’s official careers site. Posted September 7, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Mashreq Bank’s careers site →](https://hcld.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/6210) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Mashreq Bank](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/mashreq-bank/) / Assistant Compliance Manager, New York ## Job description ### Position Summary The Sanctions Team Lead is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the sanctions screening, alerts review, and investigation’s function relating to correspondent banking, intermediary banking, and cross-border payment activities. The role is primarily designated to cover the night shift (11:00 PM to 7:00 AM). However, selected candidates must be flexible and willing to rotate to the day shift (9:00 AM to 5:00 PM). The role ensures the effective review and disposition of sanctions alerts generated through the Bank's OFAC filtering systems while maintaining compliance with U.S. sanctions laws, OFAC regulations, and internal sanctions compliance policies and procedures. The Team Lead provides guidance and oversight to Sanctions Analysts, ensures consistent and well-documented alert disposition decisions, manages escalations involving potential sanctions matches, and serves as a key escalation point for sanctions evasion and circumvention concerns. The individual works closely with the Sanctions Head, Payments Operations, Financial Crime Compliance, and Business Units to maintain a robust sanctions compliance framework and mitigate sanctions-related risks. ### Key Responsibilities Investigations and Escalations Serve as the primary escalation point for complex sanctions alerts and potential sanctions matches. Conduct enhanced reviews of higher-risk transactions, customers, counterparties, and financial institutions. ### Review investigations involving Specially Designated Nationals (SDNs) Blocked persons Comprehensive sanctions programs Sectoral sanctions High-risk jurisdictions Sanctioned vessels and maritime activity Escalate potential true matches, blocked property matters, or OFAC-reportable matters to the Sanctions Manager. Assist with sanctions-related investigations and regulatory reporting requirements. ### Sanctions Circumvention and Evasion Monitoring - Identify and escalate indicators of sanctions evasion and circumvention, including: Payment message stripping or alteration Nested correspondent banking arrangements - Use of shell companies Front companies Complex ownership structures Third-country routing strategies Unusual payment narratives High-risk geographic exposure - Review emerging sanctions typologies and communicate trends to management and team members. Recommend enhancements to controls designed to detect sanctions evasion risks. Regulatory Compliance and Governance Ensure compliance with: OFAC regulations U.S. economic sanctions programs Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) requirements, where applicable Internal sanctions policies and procedures Maintain awareness of sanctions developments and regulatory changes. Assist management in implementing new sanctions requirements and program enhancements. Support internal and external audits, regulatory examinations, compliance testing, and issue remediation activities. ### Qualifications & Experience Bachelor’s degree required; Professional certifications (e.g., CAMS, CGSS) strongly preferred. 5–8 years of sanctions compliance, financial crime compliance, AML investigations, or payment screening experience. Minimum 2 years of supervisory or team leadership experience preferred. Strong experience reviewing sanctions alerts related to correspondent banking and international payments. Experience working with OFAC regulations and sanctions investigations. Experience managing escalations and conducting complex sanctions investigations. OFAC sanctions regulations and enforcement expectations. International sanctions programs. Correspondent and intermediary banking. Cross-border payment processing. SWIFT MT and ISO 20022 messaging. Sanctions screening technologies. Beneficial ownership and sanctions risk assessment. 125,000 - 140,000 USD Per Year ## Responsibilities ### Key Responsibilities - Support management in achieving compliance objectives - Stay updated on regulatory requirements and escalate issues - Review and communicate new regulations - Ensure branch processes comply with regulations - Manage regulatory examinations and audits - Respond to regulatory queries Distribute regulatory circulars to staff - Submit monthly compliance reports Maintain AML/CFT compliance Implement AML monitoring procedures - Review suspicious transactions - Support audits and inspections - Ensure timely handling of transactional referrals and documentation - Provide input on system and product development ## Qualifications ### Key Responsibilities - Support management in achieving compliance objectives - Stay updated on regulatory requirements and escalate issues - Review and communicate new regulations - Ensure branch processes comply with regulations - Manage regulatory examinations and audits - Respond to regulatory queries Distribute regulatory circulars to staff - Submit monthly compliance reports Maintain AML/CFT compliance Implement AML monitoring procedures - Review suspicious transactions - Support audits and inspections - Ensure timely handling of transactional referrals and documentation - Provide input on system and product development ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Sep 7, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 13, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 20, 2026 - Listed for: 43 days - Location: United States - Work arrangement: Hybrid[Apply on Mashreq Bank’s careers site →](https://hcld.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/6210) ## More jobs at Mashreq Bank ### [Asst. 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