Screening Adjudication Expert

• A minimum o f 5 years of hands-on experience across sanctions screening, PEP or adverse media investigations, within a fintech or banking environment
• Demonstrable breadth across at least two of the three screening disciplines (sanctions, PEP, adverse media), with a track record of quickly building expertise in new areas
• Genuine curiosity about AI and automation, hands-on experience using or implementing AI-assisted tools in a compliance or operational context, or a clear track record of proactively adopting technology to solve real problems
• Exceptional energy, drive, and agency: you have a clear trajectory and are looking for the environment to accelerate it; your record shows you get there faster than anyone expects
• A senior specialist who unlocks capabilities the team does not have today, your experience materially changes what is possible, whether through deep technical knowledge, a new approach to automation, or expertise in a discipline we are building from scratch
• Strong knowledge of EU, UN, and UK sanctions regimes, AML/CTF regulatory requirements, and customer lifecycle risk frameworks
• Proven ability to drive meaningful change, you have led or materially contributed to process improvements, not just flagged them
• Fast learner who absorbs new tools, regulatory developments, and process changes at pace, comfortable working in an environment that evolves quickly
• Familiarity with screening and case management tools such as World-Check, LexisNexis, Fircosoft, or equivalent, including name-matching methodology
• Analytical sharpness and the ability to make well-reasoned, clearly documented decisions under time pressure and in ambiguous situations
• Strong written communication skills and disciplined documentation practices — you escalate clearly and leave a complete audit trail
• Self-starter who takes ownership without waiting to be prompted, and who energises others around improvement
• Experience supporting audit or regulatory examinations is an advantage
• A relevant certification such as CAMS, CGSS, ICA, or equivalent is a plus

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