Economics Sanctions Analyst

At Moody's, we unite the brightest minds to turn today’s risks into tomorrow’s opportunities. We do this by striving to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome to be who they are—with the freedom to exchange ideas, think innovatively, and listen to each other and customers in meaningful ways. Moody’s is transforming how the world sees risk. As a global leader in ratings and integrated risk assessment, we’re advancing AI to move from insight to action—enabling intelligence that not only understands complexity but responds to it. We decode risk to unlock opportunity, helping our clients navigate uncertainty with clarity, speed, and confidence. If you are excited about this opportunity but do not meet every single requirement, please apply! You still may be a great fit for this role or other open roles. We are seeking candidates who model our values: invest in every relationship, lead with curiosity, champion diverse perspectives, turn inputs into actions, and uphold trust through integrity.  Skills and Competencies Minimum of two years of experience in sanctions screening, watchlist alert investigation, due diligence, regulatory compliance, government service, or related fields Familiarity with U.S., UK, EU, and other international sanctions regimes Experience reviewing sanctions alerts generated by commercial screening platforms and conducting due diligence reviews Strong analytical and investigative skills with the ability to assess sanctions-related risk Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency in written and spoken Chinese is preferred to review Chinese-language documents Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently with minimal supervision Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work product Basic understanding of artificial intelligence concepts, with curiosity and enthusiasm for learning how AI tools can be used to improve processes and drive efficiency. Interest in exploring AI systems and a willingness to develop awareness of responsible AI practices, including risk management and ethical use Education Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience Experience within a multinational financial services, legal, consulting, technology, or government environment is preferred Responsibilities Moody's is seeking an Economic Sanctions Analyst to join its global Economic Sanctions Team. The Economic Sanctions Analyst will play a critical role in supporting Moody's compliance with applicable economic sanctions laws, regulations, and internal policies. The successful candidate will be responsible for reviewing sanctions screening alerts, conducting due diligence on customers, vendors, and other third parties, documenting findings, and escalating potential sanctions concerns to leadership when appropriate. Sanctions Screening and Alert Resolution Review and investigate watchlist screening alerts involving customers, vendors, and other third parties Analyze potential sanctions matches and determine whether alerts represent false positives or potential true matches Escalate sanctions-related concerns to management and other appropriate stakeholders as necessary Assist in maintaining effective sanctions screening and monitoring processes Due Diligence and Research Conduct sanctions-related due diligence on customers, vendors, and other business counterparties Perform ownership and control analysis, corporate structure reviews, and adverse media research Evaluate potential links to sanctioned persons, sanctioned jurisdictions, or other sanctions-related risk factors Analyze complex ownership structures and identify potential sanctions exposure Documentation and Reporting Maintain records to satisfy legal, regulatory, and internal record-retention requirements Contribute to sanctions-related reporting and metrics, as required Stakeholder Engagement Communicate effectively with business teams and other stakeholders. Provide guidance regarding