Economic Sanctions Analyst, Cash App

Company: Cash App
Location: Kansas City
Posted on: February 22, 2021

Job Description:

Company DescriptionCash App is the fastest growing financial brand in the world. Initially built to take the pain out of peer-to-peer payments, Cash App has gone from a simple product with a single purpose to a dynamic app with over 30 million monthly active users. We are bringing a better way to send, spend, invest, and save to anyone who has ever sought an alternative to the traditional banking system.Loved by customers and pop culture, we've consistently held the top spot for finance in the App Store for many years, seeing more engagement with millions of followers across social media in a day than most brands see in a year. We are building an ecosystem to redefine the world's relationship with money by making it universally accessible.We want to hire the best talent regardless of location. Our employment model is distributed, offering the opportunity to collaborate with teams across the world in San Francisco, New York, St. Louis, Portland, Toronto, Kitchener-Waterloo, Sydney, and Melbourne.Interested in learning more?You WillJob Description* Work in an inclusive & highly collaborative team* Monitor and action economic sanctions alerts and referrals* Investigate and document incidents of potentially prohibited sanctions activity, including terrorist financing and counter-narcotics trafficking* Verify merchant information and conduct due diligence reviews as part of Square's Global Sanctions Policy* Contribute to projects optimizing the operation team's processes* Work in collaboration with BSA/AML Compliance, Support, Risk, and other operations teams within SquareYou HaveQualifications* 2+ years experience in Economic Sanctions, or 3+ years experience in BSA/AML or Fraud related work, preferably in FinTech or cryptocurrency* BA/BS degree or equivalent experience* Strong investigative skills, including familiarity with public record research and database tools* Demonstrated transaction analysis skills that apply across numerous financial products in complex scenarios* Familiarity with relevant OFAC, UN laws, regulations and industry best practices* Excellent written skills that show focus to details and accuracy* An ability to handle sensitive directives and work with team members of all levelsEven Better* Knowledge of AML/CTF compliance or the payment space, including Bitcoin* Excellent verbal and written skills* ACAMS Sanctions Certification* Fluency in a language other than EnglishAdditional InformationAt Square, we value diversity and always treat all employees and job applicants based on merit, qualifications, competence, and talent. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Applicants in need of special assistance or accommodation during the interview process or in accessing our website may contact us by sending an email to assistance(at)squareup.com. We will treat your request as confidentially as possible. In your email, please include your name and preferred method of contact, and we will respond as soon as possible.PerksAt Square, we want you to be well and thrive. Our global benefits package includes:* Healthcare coverage* Retirement Plans* Employee Stock Purchase Program* Wellness perks* Paid parental leave* Paid time off* Learning and Development resources

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