Compliance Officer

Citizens • Westwood, MA • 9h ago

Description

As a Compliance Officer specializing in Sanctions, you will play a critical role in mitigating risk and ensuring adherence to OFAC laws, regulations, and internal policies. You'll be responsible for reviewing escalated transactions and customer profiles that may present sanctions-related concerns, providing expert guidance to analysts and business partners across the enterprise.

In this role, you will:

Collaborate with fellow Compliance Officers to support business needs, develop strategic solutions, and establish standards and procedures that ensure CFG's operations remain compliant.

Serve as a trusted advisor to business lines, building strong relationships grounded in integrity and assurance.

Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of sanctions compliance.

Partner with technical support teams to manage sanctions-related applications, offering insights into rule logic and algorithm performance.

Stay informed on global developments and industry trends to proactively assess potential sanctions-related risks and impacts.

This is a dynamic opportunity to contribute to a high-impact area of compliance, where your expertise will help shape the organization's approach to sanctions risk management.

Experience:

3-5 years relevant work experience with risk, compliance, or audit functions within the financial services industry preferred

Knowledge of OFAC regulations and ability to interpret and apply to complex financial products

Excellent interpersonal, communication (written and verbal), and presentation skills

Excellent project management and organizational skills

Experience working with a variety of information systems and data files, including large and complex files or systems

Working knowledge of traditional banking regulations and banking functions

Analytical and research skills

Proven familiarity with bank regulatory experience and demonstrated experience in interpreting laws and regulations

Ability to advise and provide guidance on complex scenarios to business line partners regarding OFAC

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in a business-related field or equivalent experience

Hours and Work Schedule

Hours per Week: 40

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday (1-2 days per week must be available up to 6:00pm)

Some job boards have started using jobseeker-reported data to estimate salary ranges for roles. If you apply and qualify for this role, a recruiter will discuss accurate pay guidance.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Citizens, its parent, subsidiaries, and related companies (Citizens) provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, citizenship, physical or mental disability, perceived disability or history or record of a disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, genetic characteristic, marital or domestic partner status, victim of domestic violence, family status/parenthood, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy/childbirth/lactation, colleague's or a dependent's reproductive health decision making, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by federal, state and/or local laws. At Citizens, we are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that enables all colleagues to bring their best selves to work every day and everyone is expected to be treated with respect and professionalism. Employment decisions are based solely on merit, qualifications, performance and capability.

Why Work for Us

At Citizens, you'll find a customer-centric culture built around helping our customers and giving back to our local communities. When you join our team, you are part of a supportive and collaborative workforce, with access to training and tools to accelerate your potential and maximize your career growth

Background Check

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the candidate successfully passing a background check, which may include initial credit, motor vehicle record, public record, prior employment verification, and criminal background checks. Results of the background check are individually reviewed based upon legal requirements imposed by our regulators and with consideration of the nature and gravity of the background history and the job offered. Any offer of employment will include further information.

10/17/2025

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