Sanctions Compliance Specialist II

Job overview

The Sanctions Compliance Specialist II role is hybrid, with listed locations in Cupertino, CA, or Austin, TX. Compensation is $29.42–$39.42 per hour. The role supports the Global Exports and Sanctions Compliance (GESC) team, which is responsible for sanctions screening. The specialist reviews and investigates screening alerts, distinguishes potential matches from false positives, and escalates findings for appropriate compliance review. Thorough research and documentation help the team make timely, well-supported determinations and respond to emerging sanctions risks.

What you'll do

• Review, clear, and escalate sanctions screening alerts in real time under established SLAs
• investigate customers, business partners, and transactions using internal systems, databases, public records, and third-party tools
• analyze automated screening matches against sanctions and EAR restricted-party lists
• escalate potentially sanctioned-party, terrorist-financing, law-enforcement, or criminal matters
• gather and document evidence
• maintain organized case records
• collaborate on trends, risks, and program enhancements
• support special projects and critical casework as needed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

sanctions compliance

compliance specialist ii

ofac

sanctions screening

restricted-party lists

ear

investigations

hybrid

cupertino ca

austin tx

eteam

$29.42–$39.42/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The GESC team handles high-volume sanctions screening; OFAC expertise and experience investigating sanctions, money laundering, or terrorist-financing issues are required.

About the employer

eTeam Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Employment Placement Agencies. Sector: 56.