Sanctions Operations Analyst

About INTERACTIVE BROKERS!

This is a hybrid role (three days in the office/two days remote).

Interactive Brokers Group has been consistently at the forefront of trading innovation, starting with the invention of the first floor-based handheld computer in 1983. We pride ourselves on being primarily a technology company and challenging the status quo. We push boundaries to offer our clients the best trading platform with the most sophisticated features at the lowest cost. Interactive Brokers is regularly recognized as a leader in the financial services industry.

Interactive Brokers is looking to hire a Sanctions Operations Analyst at the Chicago Office. This entry-level position has excellent growth potential for highly motivated and exceptional performers. Analysts will report to a Sanctions Manager and will assist with ensuring the firm complies with US and other relevant sanctions regulations.

• Manage multiple queues of account screening and real-time transaction screening alerts; exercise judgment and sanctions knowledge by reviewing internal data against reference data and recommending a disposition.
• Conduct open-source research and client outreach for alerts requiring additional information.
• Advising management by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends. 
• Maintain accurate tracking of assignments to ensure appropriate deadlines are met.
• Identify opportunities to streamline or improve current processes.
• Perform supplementary sanctions due diligence and research for complex escalations.

The ideal candidate will have sanctions or anti-money laundering operations team experience at a financial services firm, exchange, regulatory organization, a Broker Dealer (BD), a Futures Commission Merchant (FCM) or a similar organization. In the absence of direct industry experience, we will also consider applicants with excellent Bachelor's-level educational credentials who have some background in international relations, law, accounting, data analytics or similar areas with strong analytical skills. 

• High comfort and fluency with computers and understanding of how technology is applied to business and regulatory problems.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to summarize complex fact patterns in writing clearly and succinctly
• Detail-oriented with outstanding organizational and project management skills
• Ability to work both independently as well as in a small-team environment and to multi-task with minimal supervision
• CGSS, CSS, CAMS, CFCS, Series 7, or other FINRA licenses or certifications are a plus

This role's anticipated base salary range is $69,000 to $77,000 annually based on skills and experience. The offered salary is just part of the total compensation package. In addition to a competitive salary, the company offers both a discretionary cash bonus and stock award as well as a wide range of benefits, including health care, tuition reimbursement and much more.

• Competitive salary, annual performance-based bonus and stock grant
• Retirement plan 401(k) with competitive company match
• Excellent health and welfare benefits, including medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Wellness screenings and assessments, health coaches and counseling services through an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid time off and a generous parental leave policy
• Daily company lunch allowance provided, and a fully stocked kitchen with healthy options for breakfast and snack
• Corporate events including team outings, dinners, volunteer activities and company sports teams
• Education reimbursement and learning opportunities
• Modern offices with multi-monitor setups