Sanctions Compliance Specialist

As a Sanctions Compliance Specialist you’ll play a critical role in supporting and strengthening Nasdaq’s global sanctions and trade controls compliance program, helping the business identify, assess, and manage sanctions-related risks.

You’ll thrive in this position if you’re diligent, analytical, and confident exercising judgment, with a global perspective and a passion for compliance and regulatory integrity in a fast-paced, cross-border environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and resolve sanctions screening alerts for new and existing clients, applying judgment to distinguish true matches from false positives.
• Monitor, analyze, and interpret global sanctions developments (U.S. OFAC, EU, UK, and other major regimes) and assess business impact.
• Maintain accurate and complete records, including documentation, tracking logs, and related communications.
• Support the maintenance and improvement of sanctions screening rules, methodologies, policies, and procedures.
• Contribute to sanctions training, risk assessments, control testing, and remediation initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in law, international relations, finance, compliance, or a related field.
• Shown professional experience in sanctions compliance, financial crime compliance, legal, or regulatory roles.
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. OFAC sanctions and familiarity with EU and other global sanctions regimes.
• Experience reviewing sanctions screening alerts and conducting investigations using screening or case management tools.
• Clear communicator with strong written and verbal English skills and the ability to explain complex topics to non-technical audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in financial services, FiaTech, multinational corporations, or other regulated industries.
• Familiarity with sanctions risk assessments, regulatory guidance, and enforcement expectations.
• A degree or equivalent experience or relevant compliance certification.

This position will be located in Vilnius and offers the opportunity for a hybrid work environment at least 3 days a week in-office, subject to change, providing flexibility and accessibility for qualified candidates.

Come as You Are

Nasdaq is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and identities. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives, experiences, and identities are valued and celebrated. We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation throughout the hiring process. To request accommodation, contact us directly.

Benefits & Rewards

We offer a competitive, well-rounded rewards package that supports you and your family - inside and outside work.

The base pay range for this role is 3450 to 3625 EUR gross monthly. Actual pay depends on your skills, experience, education, and location. In addition to base pay, we offer short-term incentives (bonus or commission) and long-term incentives (equity), where applicable, as well as the following benefits:

• Annual bonus
• Annual equity grant
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan offering discounted company shares
• Pension plan with Nasdaq contribution
• 6 additional days off per year
• Extra vacation time based on tenure
• Work from (almost) anywhere – up to 20 days/year
• Paid time off to volunteer
• Health insurance
• Free gym, yoga & pilates classes and discounted in-office massages
• 24/7 mental health support for you and your family
• Global mentoring program
• Unlimited access to e-learning platforms
• Hybrid work setup
• Modern and comfortable work environment with fresh fruit, snacks, and weekly Fika breaks

For more information, visit Nasdaq Benefits & Rewards Career Page.

Individuals applying for or occupying this position must have no previous unspent convictions for criminal offences under the Criminal Code of the Republic of Lithuania, with the exception of offences solely related to minor road traffic violations.

Come as You Are

Nasdaq is an equal opportunity employer. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, color, disability, national origin, ancestry, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.