AML Compliance Testing - Manager

Your Journey Starts Here:

Santander is a global leader and innovator in the financial services industry. We believe that our employees are our greatest asset. Our focus is on fostering an enriching journey that empowers you to explore diverse career opportunities while nurturing your personal growth. We are committed to creating an environment where continuous learning and development are prioritized, enabling you to thrive both professionally and personally. Here, you will find ample opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented colleagues from around the world, sharing insights and driving innovation together. Join us at Santander, where you are supported by a culture of engagement and a commitment to your success.

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The Difference You Make:
The Manager, Compliance oversees the day-to-day analytical and investigative activities for the Compliance team to ensure compliance with regulatory, policy and/or procedural requirements. S/he provides the daily work direction, resource allocation, and communication for the Compliance team.
• Sets day-to-day work direction, resource allocation, and communication for Compliance team.
• Recommends enhancements to management on potential corrective solutions.
• Provides timely and accurate information or feedback pursuant on investigations or audit reviews.
• Provides weekly status reports to senior leadership on all ongoing investigations and trends.
• Partners internally to continuously improve the complaint and compliance processes.
• Ensures policies, practices, and procedures are understood and followed by direct reports, customers, and stakeholders.
• Conducts periodic reviews of policies, procedures, and operations for compliance.
• Assists business unit managers in response to reports issued by regulatory agencies or audit.
• Ensures efficient and effective risk and compliance management practices by adhering to required standards and processes.
• Supports the Compliance Program through effective training and communication, including the delivery of content to various audiences.
• Identifies compliance issues that require follow-up or investigation.
• Disseminates written policies and procedures related to compliance activities.
• Communicates emerging compliance issues with management or employees.
• Provides employee training on compliance related topics, policies, or procedures.
What You Bring:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience: Business, Finance, or equivalent degree. - Required.
Master's Degree Business, Finance, or equivalent field. - Preferred.
5+ Years Compliance, Legal, Regulatory, or Financial Services. - Required.
• Advanced knowledge, theories, and concepts of Compliance, Risk, and Audit methodology, process development, and implementation.
• Knowledge of current laws and regulations that affect the organization's policies.
• Knowledge of regulatory and compliance standards.
• Ability to lead and manage a team of highly skilled professionals.
• Ability to adjust to new developments/changing circumstances.
• Ability to present ideas and concepts in a clear and concise manner to management.
• Detail orientated with the ability to also understand overall strategy.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to build and foster internal relationships.
• Ability to foster and embed a strong risk culture.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to convey a sense or urgency and drive .
• Ability to interact with all levels of the organizational structure, including senior leadership.
Certifications:
• FINRA (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority) Series 63 - Preferred.
• FINRA (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority) Series 7 - Preferred.
It Would Be Nice For You To Have:
Established work history or equivalent demonstrated through a combination of work experience, training, military service, or education.

What Else You Need To Know:

The base pay range for this position is posted below and represents the annualized salary range. For hourly positions (non-exempt), the annual range is based on a 40-hour work week. The exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, training, licensure and certifications and location.

Benefits:

Santander Benefits - 2025 Santander OnGoing/NH eGuide (foleon.com)

Risk Culture:

We embrace a strong risk culture and all of our professionals at all levels are expected to take a proactive and responsible approach toward risk management.

EEO Statement:

At Santander, we value and respect differences in our workforce. We actively encourage everyone to apply. Santander is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Working Conditions:

Frequent minimal physical effort such as sitting, standing and walking is required for this role. Depending on location, occasional moving and lifting light equipment and/or furniture may be required.
Employer Rights:

This job description does not list all of the job duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. You may be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in this job description. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment and either you or the employer may terminate your employment at any time for any reason.

What To Do Next:

If this sounds like a role you are interested in, then please apply.

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