Senior Manager Sanctions Operations

About the role

As the Senior Manager of Sanctions Operations, you will be playing a pivotal role in leading the overall function of Sanctions Operations department under the Compliance Operation pillar reporting directly to Head of Compliance. In this role, you will oversee various aspect of sanctions operations activities covering monitoring activities of the team, aligning sanctions operations initiatives with the global sanctions policy as well as taking on leadership role in people management activities. 

What you'll be doing

1. To lead the overall sanctions operations team in conducting daily transaction monitoring and utilizing real-time blockchain analytics to identify and prevent financial crimes.
2. Serve as the Sanctions Expert to the business, actively communicating cross-functionally to identify sanctions gaps, implement controls, provide recommendations, ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of executions, and oversee any resulting corrective actions and program enhancements.
3. Tackle key strategic issues by spearheading the development of compliance policies, enhancing current processes/ creating new processes, and fostering global cross-functional collaboration.
4. Cooperate with relevant internal teams (i.e. Compliance, Legal, Product & Engineering, GBS) to ensure that sanctions queries are addressed in a timely manner and that such teams operate in accordance with the latest financial crimes compliance standards.
5. Oversee annual QA review and internal audits, coordinate responses to third-party sanctions audits and regulatory queries, and lead remediation efforts of any resulting findings and/or corrective actions in a timely manner.
6. Collaborate with the Learning Development & Quality Assurance department to jointly develop, implement, and continually refine sanctions training programs, ensuring they are current with the latest standards and best practices to effectively impart crucial compliance knowledge.
7. Work closely with regional compliance teams to obtain business licenses, meticulously meeting regulatory standards to ensure smooth operations and expansion in multiple regions.

What we look for

1. 8-12 years of leadership experience in sanctions / AML domain within the financial services, fintech, or crypto industry.
2. Proven track record in leadership roles, particularly in managing large departments within a business.
3. Strong operational knowledge in building and running a robust compliance program, with hands-on experience and a deep understanding of regulatory requirements.
4. Experience in developing and implementing compliance policies and procedures from the ground up.
5. Ability to drive cross-functional collaborations and foster a culture of compliance across diverse teams and regions.
6. Strong analytical skills, with the ability to leverage data and technology, such as blockchain analytics, for effective transaction monitoring and financial crime prevention.  

Nice to have

1. Experience at financial institutions and/or tech companies an advantage
2. A passion and belief in Blockchain and Cryptocurrency