About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, motivated Financial Crime Compliance (FCC) professional to join the Sanctions Advisory team. This role is a mid-level position that requires strong problem-solving skills and the ability to take initiative.
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Responsibilities:
- Be the internal Subject Matter Expertise of sanctions compliance, including risks, controls, industry best practice, and regulatory requirements.
- Support the Global Head of Sanctions by providing actionable advice to stakeholders across the organization on managing sanctions-related risks and keeping them informed of developments in this area.
- Continuously monitor the regulatory situation in the region and assist in translating external legal developments into potential policy adjustments.
- Critically evaluate processes for identifying, documenting, and assessing sanctions risks associated with activities, providing advice and challenge as necessary.
- Proactively ensure that the organization's entities and employees effectively investigate, mitigate, and remediate any identified sanctions compliance issues in line with policy and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate closely with key internal and external stakeholders to provide a global overview of how sanctions compliance requirements and controls are embedded within the business.
Requirements:
- BA/BS or JD/Masters preferred.
- ACAMS or ACFCS certification is preferred.
- 5+ years of sanctions compliance experience in a global financial institution is highly desirable.
- Solid knowledge of banking, payment, or crypto compliance frameworks and controls.
- Ability to work across functional and geographic lines, with strong stakeholder management skills.
- Flexibility to work with deadlines, capable of acting decisively, and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong drafting, analytical, and communication skills.
- Commitment to adhere to organizational values and ensure behavior is aligned with these values.
Why Join Us
- Shape the future of finance.
- Collaborate with world-class talent in a user-centric global organization with a flat structure.
- Tackle challenging projects in a fast-paced and innovative environment with autonomy.
- Thrive in a results-driven workplace with opportunities for career growth and continuous learning.
- Competitive salary and company benefits.
- Remote-first, work-from-home arrangement (may vary depending on the nature of the role and team).
The organization is committed to being an equal opportunity employer, believing that a diverse workforce is fundamental to its success.
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