Quality Assurance Team Lead – Sanctions Operations

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We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Quality Assurance Team Lead – Sanctions Operations to join our Sanctions Operations (Global Operations) team. This role is located in Manchester, UK – On site.

In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways:

• Lead a Quality Assurance team in Manchester of between 4-6 people
• Establish metrics to track and report on the performance of the Quality Assurance process
• Analyze results from Quality Assurance process, review potential errors and trending, conducting root cause analysis, and identify opportunities for short term and long term (strategic) remediation
• Assist management in the resolution of issues identified during the Quality Assurance process
• Lead the Digital Strategy making efficiencies by utilising the Digital Tools available
• Demonstrate the ability to quickly adapt to new trends as global economic sanctions evolve

To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following:

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience in banking operations & global economic sanctions
• Prior hands-on experience with Payment and Sanctions Screening environments
• Ability to use Digital Tools to implement efficiencies
• Managerial experience is preferred

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