Senior Business Operations Specialist (Fintech)

TL;DR

Senior Business Operations Specialist (Fintech): Overseeing sanctions screening operations and regulatory obligations across hirify.global’s US business with an accent on maintaining strong operational standards, managing escalations, and handling complex investigations. Focus on continuously improving processes, controls, and documentation to meet evolving regulatory expectations.

Location: Must be based in New York

Salary: $112,922 - $126,473 USD

Company

hirify.global is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse workforce and fostering a culture where everyone belongs.

What you will do

• Oversee sanctions screening operations and regulatory obligations across hirify.global’s US business.
• Take full ownership of the end-to-end process, maintaining strong operational standards.
• Manage escalations and handle complex or sensitive investigations when required.
• Execute hirify.global’s obligations under Section 314(a) of the USA PATRIOT Act, ensuring timely and accurate responses in line with FinCEN requirements.
• Collaborate closely with Compliance, Legal, and banking partners.
• Continuously improve processes, controls, and documentation to meet evolving regulatory expectations.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in sanctions screening or financial crime compliance, with strong knowledge of OFAC regulations and US sanctions frameworks.
• Familiarity with Section 314(a) of the USA PATRIOT Act and FinCEN information-sharing requirements.
• Ability to assess complex cases, apply sound judgment, and document decisions clearly and accurately under time constraints.
• Experience working with outsourced vendors and/or partner banks, with accountability for quality and performance outcomes.
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage competing regulatory deadlines without compromising accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Familiarity with sanctions screening tools and name-matching logic (e.g. LexisNexis, World-Check, Fircosoft).

Nice to have

• Experience handling complex or sensitive sanctions investigations in-house.
• Experience supporting audits or regulatory examinations and responding to related enquiries.
• Knowledge of adverse media screening and open-source intelligence practices.
• Relevant certification such as Certified Global Sanctions Specialist (CGSS), CAMS-FCI, or equivalent.
• Experience creating or maintaining Standard Operating Procedures and training materials.

Culture & Benefits

• hirify.global is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
• Committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects our global customer base and to fostering a culture where everyone belongs.
• Provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
• Encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities.
• Consider qualified applicants with criminal history for employment in accordance with state and local laws and “fair chance” ordinances.