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FIU Manager Sanctions (Remote)

SouthState Bank, N.A.
remote work
United States, Florida, Winter Haven
Jul 11, 2025

The SouthState story is one of steady growth, deep community roots, and an unwavering commitment to helping our customers move forward. Since our beginnings in the 1930s to becoming a trusted financial partner across the South and beyond - we are known for combining personal relationships with forward-thinking solutions.

We are committed to helping our team members find their success while maintaining the integrity of our values: building trust, fostering lasting relationships and pursuing excellence. At SouthState, individual contributions are recognized, potential is cultivated and team members are inspired to achieve their greater purpose. Your future begins here!

SUMMARY/OBJECTIVES

The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) Sanctions Manager supports SouthState Bank, N.A.'s enterprise wide BSA/AML/Sanctions Program to ensure all regulatory requirements are met related to compliance with the Bank's OFAC/Sanctions requirements as well as USA PATRIOT Act section 314(a) requirements. The successful candidate will have strong expertise in sanctions with the ability to lead and support teams responsible for real time screening. Responsible for managing and overseeing the Sanctions Operations team and maintaining the Bank's Sanctions compliance program in accordance with policy and procedure.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Manage FIU Sanctions team and assist with oversight of sanctions screening functions throughout the Bank;
  • Monitor compliance with OFAC/Sanctions requirements, policies, procedures, and processes throughout the organization;
  • Conduct in-depth analysis of relationships, accounts, and transactions identifying sanctions risks and compliance with the Bank's OFAC/Sanctions requirements, providing recommendations to senior management;
  • Collaborate with business lines and departments to ensure compliance with the company-wide Sanctions program and procedures;
  • Provide guidance and impact to the Sanctions team on processes as sanctions laws and regulations change;
  • Serve as subject matter expert and technical resource in OFAC/Sanctions and escalate concerns promptly;
  • Ensure failures resulting from automated scans are properly resolved according to Bank policy and procedures;
  • Promptly notify Director of Sanctions, Chief BSA Officer, and BSA Officer of any identified relationships/accounts that require blocking or rejection;
  • Monitor the regulatory and sanctions environments, and assist in ensuring significant events impacting SouthState Bank, N.A. are addressed as appropriate;
  • Ensure that information sharing requests under 314(a) are processed in all applicable business lines throughout the enterprise pursuant to the regulation and review any resulting alerts to determine whether any are a positive match, and any 314(a) positive matches are reported as required;
  • Notify appropriate personnel through submission of the Unusual Activity Referral Form of any identified potential unusual or suspicious activity immediately;
  • Maintain proficiency in all aspects of BSA/AML/Sanctions compliance; attend BSA training as assigned by the Chief BSA Officer;
  • Assist in timely maintenance of records in accurate and auditable format;
  • Identify opportunities for efficiencies with screening filters to reduce false-positive alerts;
  • Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned, according to the needs of the Department and the Bank.
  • Adhere to all provisions of SouthState Bank policies and procedures, including the confidentiality policy, code of ethics and BSA/AML/OFAC policies and procedures.
COMPETENCIES
  • Working knowledge interpreting sanctions regulations to effectively comply with U.S. laws, regulations, Executive Orders, and potentially international law.
  • Experience with export control compliance.
  • Effectively evaluates situations or conditions before making decisions; ability to weigh alternative courses of action on a risk-based basis.
  • Requires competency in working with various interdiction systems with real time alert triage processes.
  • Ability to facilitate and collaborate with internal and external partners to resolve and address sanctions risks.
  • Requires strong knowledge of personal computers, Microsoft Office and other software used in department.
  • Must be able to prepare documents using business language in a clear and concise manner
  • Self-motivated, dependable, adaptable and detail-oriented individual with analytical, writing and organizational skills.
  • Self-starter; excellent written and oral communication skills; excellent organizational skills.
Qualifications, Education, and Certification Requirements
  • Education: Bachelor's degree preferred
  • Experience:
    • 5+ years sanctions management experience with deep knowledge of relevant regulations and frameworks in a banking environment (second line of defense preferred).
    • Strong understanding of U.S. sanctions regulatory requirements with experience conducting evaluations of activity and persons to identify sanctions risks or prohibitions/restrictions.
    • Experience interpreting sanctions laws and regulations and recommending appropriate actions based on requirements.
    • Experience with and knowledge of screening technology and systems with a preference for LexisNexis Bridger and Verafin.
    • Experience with international banking and foreign trade finance activities preferred.
    • Broad knowledge and understanding of BSA/AML, and CIP regulations.
  • Certifications/Specific Knowledge:
    • Strong working knowledge and understanding of sanctions statutes and regulations in general.
    • Strong understanding of sanctions regimes, especially as it relates to comprehensive sanctions regimes.
    • Strong understanding of trade-based sanctions programs.
    • Strong understanding of bank operations including but not limited to navigating banking systems, understanding teller transactions and interpreting customer transactions.
    • ACAMS/CGSS Certification preferred.
TRAINING REQUIREMENTS/CLASSES
  • New Employee Orientation
  • Required annual compliance training
  • System-specific training as necessary to perform duties
  • FIU/Financial Crimes training as assigned by the Chief BSA Officer
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
  • Must be able to remain seated or work standing in a confined area on a computer for a minimum of four (4) hours each workday.
  • Must be able to constantly use hands and fingers to enter data through or on a computer or answer a phone throughout most of an eight (8) hour shift.
  • Must be able to hear and communicate with coworkers and customers throughout the day.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Position may require regular before/after normal business hours.

  • Must be able to function in a professional, business office environment and act and dress appropriately for same, consistent with the Bank's grooming and dress codes.
  • Must demonstrate excellent people skills with customers and coworkers.
  • Must be willing to function as a team member.
  • Must be willing to demonstrate commitment to SouthState Bank's mission and goals.

These specifications are general guidelines based on the minimum experience normally considered essential to the satisfactory performance of this position. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required to perform the position in a satisfactory manner. Individual abilities may result in some deviation from these guidelines.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Telecommuting roles no matter if hybrid or 100% full time telecommuting must have a secure home office environment that is free from background noise and distractions. They must also have a reliable private internet connection that is not supplied by use of cellular data (hot spot). Cable or fiber connections are preferred. Remote work is not a substitute for child/dependent care. Requirements are subject to change, as new systems and technology is delivered.

TRAVEL

Travel may be required for attendance at meetings as needed.

In accordance with Colorado law: Colorado pay for this position is anticipated to be between $85,153.00 - $136,024.00 , actual offers to be determined based on applicant's skills, experience and education. While the anticipated deadline for the job posting is 08-09-2025, we encourage you to submit your application as we may still consider qualified candidates beyond this date.

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