Sanctions Systems Analyst
Company: Interactive Brokers Group, Inc.
Location: Schiller Park
Posted on: January 7, 2026
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Job Description:
Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: IBKR) is a global
financial services company headquartered in Greenwich, CT, USA,
with offices in over 15 countries. We have been at the forefront of
financial innovation for over four decades, known for our
cutting-edge technology and client commitment. IBKR affiliates
provide global electronic brokerage services around the clock on
stocks, options, futures, currencies, bonds, and funds to clients
in over 200 countries and territories. We serve individual
investors and institutions, including financial advisors, hedge
funds and introducing brokers. Our advanced technology, competitive
pricing, and global market help our clients to make the most of
their investments. Barrons has recognized Interactive Brokers as
the 1 online broker for six consecutive years. Join our dynamic,
multi-national team and be a part of a company that simplifies and
enhances financial opportunities using state-of-the-art technology.
This is a hybrid role (3 days in office / 2 days remote)
Interactive Brokers is looking to hire a Sanctions Systems Analyst
in its Chicago office to serve in a critical function leveraging
technology to support the firm’s program to comply with economic
sanctions laws. Several years of experience in sanctions or broader
financial crime compliance, with a focus on compliance systems and
knowledge of programming language(s), is preferred. The Sanctions
Systems Analyst will help ensure the firm complies with U.S. and
other relevant economic sanctions laws as it continues to grow and
evolve. This is an exciting opportunity to serve on the front lines
of financial crime compliance with significant potential for
growth. Responsibilities: • Work with sanctions team members and
other internal stakeholders globally on matters related to
sanctions risk posed by Interactive Brokers’ business activities. •
Conduct special investigations of situations arising from changes
in global sanctions regimes, specifically using large amounts of
data to paint a holistic summary. • Identify opportunities to drive
efficiencies in the alert/case/account review management process
and feed these back to the appropriate team(s) to implement. •
Identify information gaps and recommend action items to close any
gaps identified. • Help manage the sequestering, monitoring, and
reporting of assets frozen pursuant to sanctions laws. • Advise
management by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and
trends related to sanctions, including effectiveness and efficiency
of controls. • Maintain the production of surveillance reports that
have not yet been fully coded by developers. • Contribute to the
innovation and development of IBKR’s Sanctions Compliance Program.
This is a unique opportunity where your work and ideas will have a
direct impact on how our company conducts sanctions screening and
similar controls. Qualifications : • The ideal candidate will have
regulatory compliance experience working for an exchange, a
regulatory organization, a broker-dealer, a futures commission
merchant, or a similar organization. • Experience in sanctions
compliance and/or the banking or securities industry would be
beneficial. • Absent direct industry experience, applicants must
have excellent bachelor-level educational credentials. A focus on
finance, computer science, data analytics, or similar areas is
preferred. • All candidates must have strong Microsoft Excel and
SQL skills and an interest in automating inefficient, repetitive
tasks. A background using VBA is a plus. • To thrive and succeed in
this role, candidates must be focused, adaptable, and have a
natural motivation to solve problems. Preferred Qualifications: •
High comfort and fluency with programming logic and computer
languages, and an understanding of how to apply these skills to any
given task. Direct experience with Python, Java, and R Studio is a
plus. • Detail-oriented with outstanding organizational and project
management skills. • Ability to work both independently and in a
small team environment, and to multitask with minimal supervision.
• Experience with Jira and communicating problems to developers is
a plus. • ACAMS, CGSS, Series 7, or other FINRA licenses or
certifications are a plus. • Knowledge of capital markets. •
Knowledge of and experience with screening vendor solutions (e.g.,
Fircosoft) is a plus. To be successful in this position, you will
have the following: • Self-motivated and able to handle tasks with
minimal supervision. • Superb analytical and problem-solving
skills. • Excellent collaboration and communication (verbal and
written) skills. • Outstanding organizational and time management
skills. Company Benefits & Perks • Competitive salary, annual
performance-based bonus, and stock grant • Retirement plan 401(k)
with competitive company match • Excellent health and wellness
benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage;
company-paid healthcare premium • Wellness screenings and
assessments, health coaches, and counseling services through an
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Paid time off and a generous
parental leave policy • Daily company lunch allowance and a fully
stocked kitchen with healthy options for breakfast and snacks •
Corporate events, including team outings, dinners, volunteer
activities, and company sports teams • Education reimbursement and
learning opportunities • Modern offices with multi-monitor
setups
Keywords: Interactive Brokers Group, Inc., Arlington Heights , Sanctions Systems Analyst, Accounting, Auditing , Schiller Park, Illinois
