About Rippling Rippling gives businesses one place to run HR, IT, and Finance. It brings together all of the workforce systems that are normally scattered across a company, like payroll, expenses, benefits, and computers. Backed by Kleiner Perkins, Lightspeed and Sequoia.
About the role
Rippling is seeking a Sanctions Operations Associate to join our growing Financial Crime Compliance Team. A core part of this role is the review and disposition of sanctions screening alerts. You will evaluate matches generated by Rippling’s automated screening program, applying sound analytical judgment to distinguish true matches from false positives, escalate confirmed hits, and maintain clear documentation throughout the alert lifecycle. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- 2-4 years experience conducting sanctions alert investigations and risk analyses
- Strong working knowledge of multi-jurisdictional sanctions regimes, with particular command of US (OFAC), EU, and UK programs
- Solid understanding of sanctions typologies, regulatory obligations, and risk assessments involving layered ownership structures and beneficial ownership analysis
- Ability to manage high volumes of alerts in a fast-paced environment, with strong analytical rigor and clear written and verbal communication
- BA/BS degree required, professional certifications such as CGSS, CFCS, or CAMS are a plus
More about this role
Rippling is seeking a Sanctions Operations Associate to join our growing Financial Crime Compliance Team. A core part of this role is the review and disposition of sanctions screening alerts. You will evaluate matches generated by Rippling’s automated screening program, applying sound analytical judgment to distinguish true matches from false positives, escalate confirmed hits, and maintain clear documentation throughout the alert lifecycle. This includes assessing name, geography, and ownership-based hits across OFAC and international sanctions lists, and ensuring disposition rationales meet audit and regulatory standards. You will also support sanctions due diligence reviews of existing customers, prospects, and third-party partners, helping ensure alignment with Rippling’s risk appetite and applicable sanctions regulations.
Due diligence reviews involve research using open-source, proprietary, and third-party tools, reviewing sanctions-related adverse media, and drafting targeted outreach and escalation questions. You will contribute to risk analyses across a broad spectrum of sanctions exposure and work closely with teams across the organization, including the Compliance FCC...
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