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Global Sanctions is responsible for developing and maintaining an effective, risk-based enterprise-wide sanctions program that focuses on establishing minimum standards, overseeing effective screening processes, completing the Sanctions Risk Assessment, developing and administering training, providing reporting and key risk indicators, and serving as the Subject Matter Experts to support all business and compliance teams.  

How will you make an impact in this role?

Working closely with the Global Sanctions Risk & Control Assessment and Remediation Manager, the Sanctions Risk Assessment (SRA) Support Lead within Global Sanctions will be responsible for supporting the Enterprise-wide SRA providing SME knowledge on inherent risk, control assessment, and ultimate residual risk. Working closely with the Global Financial Crimes and Compliance Risk Assessment team and all 1st Line of Defense business units, the SRA Support Lead will identify key areas of Sanctions Risk and support process/control enhancements to mitigate these risks.  

Responsibilities: 

Support annual updates to the Sanctions Risk Assessment Methodology 

Develop and enhance Risk Assessment inherent risk and control questions commensurate with evolving Sanctions regulations and Enterprise risk 

Work closely with 1st Line of Defense teams to appropriately answer and validate responses to SRA questionnaire  

Partner with Risk Assessment team on escalation and remediation activities based on Risk Assessment results 

Support 1st Line of Defense teams to align on and track action items in response to SRA results 

Partner with Sanctions control development lead to enhance controls based on SRA results  

Develop and present key metrics related to SRA results including RCSA control results throughout the year 

Minimum Qualifications:

Significant understanding in US and International Sanctions regulations and requirements  

Ability to manage multiple tasks, take on additional responsibilities, and prioritize work in a deadline-intensive environment 

Ability to work independently/with minimal oversight 

Ability to work on multiple work streams across multiple business lines at the same time 

Ability to operate in a complex matrix environment 

Strong people-leadership skills with the ability to motivate, engage and influence 

Support business initiatives by building and maintaining strong relationships with peers and key partners outside of the compliance organization  

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal 

Excellent problem-solving and organizational skills 

Excellent attention to detail 

Strong personal integrity and work ethic 

Strong computer knowledge; excellent MS Word, Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint skills 

Must be self-motivated, dependable, adaptable and detail oriented with a proven ability to work independently or within a team environment.  

Preferred Qualifications:

2+ years of Financial Crimes (Sanctions) experience preferred 

Experience in Risk, Control, Self-Assessment (RCSA)/ Risk Assessment preferred 

Project management experience 

Bachelor’s degree and/or relevant professional qualification preferred (Law Degree, Compliance/AML Diploma, CAMS Certification with a Legal/Compliance/Control/Auditing background) 

Salary Range: $55,000.00 to $105,000.00 annually + bonus + benefits

The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we’ll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.

We back you with benefits that support your holistic well-being so you can be and deliver your best. This means caring for you and your loved ones' physical, financial, and mental health, as well as providing the flexibility you need to thrive personally and professionally:

Competitive base salaries Bonus incentives 6% Company Match on retirement savings plan Free financial coaching and financial well-being support Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need 20+ weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption or surrogacy Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location) Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program Career development and training opportunities

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