Description
About the Role
As the Global Sanctions Manager at Airwallex, you will own the company's global sanctions compliance initiatives as the second-line subject matter expert for complex sanctions matches, special investigations, potential block-and-reject reporting, and sanctions-related escalations.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain global sanctions procedures and provide effective oversight of first-line sanctions controls.
- Partner with Risk Product and technology teams to design, evaluate, tune, and optimize product-specific sanctions controls.
- Translate global sanctions and export-control developments into practical control enhancements, targeted training, and clear guidance for teams.
- Lead responses to banking partners and other external stakeholders on sanctions inquiries and due diligence reviews.
Requirements
- 7+ years of relevant experience, preferably at a fintech, payments company, or large financial institution specializing in sanctions.
- Demonstrated understanding of US sanctions and industry best practices relating to economic sanctions.
- Experience operationalizing sanctions controls in collaboration with technology teams.
- Strong project management skills and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to understand and assess a wide range of complex commercial transactions and products.
- A self-directed approach, with the ability to work independently while collaborating across a global program.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Juris Doctor, relevant master's degree, and/or advanced specialized industry certifications such as CGSS or CAMS.
- Experience assessing sanctions frameworks and recommending enhancements to strengthen a program.
- Experience interacting with external stakeholders such as regulators or financial institution partners on sanctions matters.
Work Environment
- Remote work arrangement with a requirement to work from the Dallas, Texas office three days a week.