Digital Sanctions Lead Analyst, Assistant Vice President

Who we are looking for

This role is the Digital Sanctions Lead Analyst responsible for the continued design and deployment of integrated systems and controls relating to digital assets within State Street’s Financial Crimes Compliance function. The Lead Analyst’s responsibilities include the implementation and operation of State Street’s sanctions screening and Travel Rule compliance solutions as they relate to blockchains and digital assets. This role reports to Digital Financial Crimes Compliance Technology Manager and partners closely with the Head of Sanctions Screening Design and the IT Program Manager. Team will manage stakeholder relationship and strategy; while this role will:

• Drive the analysis, documentation, testing, and day‑to‑day execution.

• Be the primary lead for IT deployment coordination and model lifecycle management

• Lead implementation and operation of sanctions screening and Travel Rule compliance solutions as they relate to public blockchains, tokenized products, wallets, and smart contracts. 

• Translate regulatory and business needs into roadmaps, epics/user stories, acceptance criteria, and release plans.

• Prepare high‑quality memos, playbooks, design specs, test scripts, and release notes for governance and audit.

• Leverage leading technology to develop POCs and test software efficacy based on industry experience across the digital assets, AML, and bank risk technology areas.

This role can be performed in a hybrid model, where you can balance work from home and office to match your needs and role requirements. Our standard hybrid model is 4 days on site and 1 day remote. Preferred location is Boston or Quincy, MA. We will also consider applicants from: Stamford, CT; Princeton and Clifton, NJ; Berwyn, PA.

Why this role is important to us

The team you will be joining plays an important role in the overall success of the organization. Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. To make that happen we need team members like you to navigate the organization and coordinate the actions of global team members. In your role you will strive for cutting-edge solutions, that are straightforward and scalable. You will help us build resilience and execute day to day deliverables at our best. Join us if making your mark in the financial services industry from day one is a challenge you are up for.

What we value

These skills will help you succeed in this role

• Strong abilities in analytical thinking, problem solving, research, time management, and verbal and written communication

• Capable of producing high quality and/or final work product and solutions under strict regulatory or management deadlines

• Ability to take ownership and initiative, to negotiate, influence and build consensus and successfully navigate within a demanding and international environment of a leading global financial institution

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience working with blockchain analytics vendors and tools

• Experience with digital assets, blockchain, or tokenization compliance frameworks

• Experience utilizing and deploying blockchain analytics solutions

• 4+ years of sanctions screening experience with responsibilities including list management, data forensics, data governance, data modeling or data analysis

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Law, Technology, or related field; advanced degree or certification (e.g., CAMS, CGSS) preferred

• Proficiency with Agile software development methodology, DataBricks, and related database tools and technology preferred

• Working knowledge of related financial crime subject matter, such as KYC, suspicious activity monitoring, and risk assessments preferred

Additional requirements

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

• Experience writing clear requirements and user stories, running backlog ceremonies, and leading UAT

• Ability to work seamlessly across Compliance, Technology, Operations, Risk, and Legal

Salary Range:

$90 000 - $157 500 Annual

The range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.

Employees are eligible to participate in State Street’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes: our retirement savings plan (401K) with company match; insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-ter