Senior Business Operations Specialist - Sanctions & 314(a) Operations Expert

Senior Business Operations Specialist - Sanctions & 314(a) Operations Expert Job details Business Operations New York Full-time $112,922 USD - $126,473 USD What you will do You will oversee sanctions screening operations and regulatory obligations across Klarna's US business, ensuring high-quality execution within a model involving both an outsourced vendor and a US partner bank. You will take full ownership of the end-to-end process, maintaining strong operational standards, managing escalations, and handling complex or sensitive investigations when required. In this position, you will also execute Klarna's obligations under Section 314(a) of the

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Act, ensuring timely and accurate responses in line with FinCEN requirements. You will collaborate closely with Compliance, Legal, and banking partners while continuously improving processes, controls, and documentation to meet evolving regulatory expectations. Who you are

• 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

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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) Awesome 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