SAS Trade Finance Business Analyst (Part-Time - Remote)

Client: Financial Services

Location: 100% Remote (Continental US only)

Duration: 12 months (approx. 1,000 hours over the year)

Hours: ~80 hours per month (flexible, part-time)

Pay Rate: $125–$150/hr (1099/Contract)

Why This Role is Different

Looking for a high-impact, flexible role you can balance with other projects or commitments? This part-time, remote contract is ideal for senior professionals seeking a “sidekick” opportunity—add value, earn a great hourly rate, and maintain your work-life balance.

About the Role

We’re seeking an experienced Trade Finance Business Analyst to bridge the gap between business and technical teams for a leading financial services client. You’ll play a key role in translating business needs into actionable requirements, supporting compliance initiatives, and helping drive the success of global trade operations—all from the comfort of your home.

What You’ll Do

• Work closely with business, risk, and compliance teams to understand objectives around fraud detection, regulatory compliance, and trade monitoring.
• Gather, document, and structure business requirements for compliance models, workflows, and investigative processes.
• Translate business needs into clear, actionable requirements for technical teams.
• Support executive-level communications with documentation and presentations.
• Help prioritize enhancements and use cases based on risk, timelines, and platform capability.
• Participate in design/review sessions, offering insights on compliance scenarios.
• Facilitate workshops and meetings to ensure clarity and drive progress.
• Monitor and manage requirement changes and project scope.

Required:

• 10+ years’ experience in Trade Finance, Trade Compliance, or Financial Crime/Fraud.
• Strong knowledge of fraud typologies, boycott regulations, and compliance controls in international trade.
• Proven ability to bridge business and technical teams.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel) and collaboration tools (JIRA, Confluence).
• Must be authorized to work in the US and reside in the continental US.

Preferred:

• Experience with global trade monitoring/alerting platforms.
• Familiarity with AML, sanctions screening, export control, and embargo rules.
• Experience with agile delivery and product management practices.
• Why Join?
• Flexible, part-time hours: Perfect as a side-gig or supplemental contract.
• Remote: Work from anywhere in the continental US.
• Competitive pay: $125–$150/hr on a 1099 contract.
• High-impact: Contribute to critical compliance and risk initiatives for a major financial services client.