We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Senior Director, Head of Sanctions Advisory to join our Risk & Compliance team. This role is located in New York City or Washington, DC
- In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways:
- Lead the sanctions advisory function and provide credible, timely, and risk-based guidance on sanctions-related matters across the organization.
- Advise business, legal, compliance, and risk stakeholders on the interpretation and application of applicable sanctions laws, regulations, internal policies and procedures, and control design and execution.
- Review and escalate complex sanctions issues, including customer, transaction, product, and geographic risk matters.
- Support the design, enhancement, and implementation of sanctions controls, frameworks, and governance processes.
- Partner with key stakeholders to assess emerging sanctions risks and regulatory developments and recommend appropriate actions.
- Provide thought leadership on sanctions matters, including regulatory change management and industry best practices.
- Assist with internal reviews, audits, regulatory examinations, and remediation efforts related to sanctions compliance.
- Contribute to policy and procedure development to ensure alignment with legal and regulatory expectations.
- Support training and awareness initiatives to strengthen sanctions knowledge and compliance culture across the organization.
- Manage and develop a team, as applicable, while fostering collaboration and high professional standards.
To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following:
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a sanction’s advisory capacity.
- 12+ years of relevant experience preferred in government, a financial institution, or another corporate legal or compliance function.
- Strong knowledge of sanctions laws, regulations, and regulatory expectations, including experience interpreting and applying them in practice.
- Demonstrated ability to assess complex issues and provide clear, practical, risk-based advice.
- Experience working with senior stakeholders across legal, compliance, risk, and business functions.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment.
- Preferred experience leading or supporting sanctions governance, policy, or control framework initiatives.
- Preferred familiarity with global sanctions regimes and cross-border compliance considerations.
- Preferred prior people management or team leadership experience.
- Preferred Juris Doctor, advanced degree, or relevant compliance/legal certification is a plus.