Visa · 1 day ago
Sr Director, Global Sanctions Compliance
Foster City, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$170K/yr - $275K/yr
12+ years expVisa is a world leader in payments and technology, and they are seeking a seasoned compliance professional to manage Visa’s economic sanctions, trade embargo, and export control compliance program. This role involves overseeing a team of compliance professionals, managing sanctions compliance risks, and ensuring adherence to global regulations.
BankingFinanceFinancial ServicesInformation TechnologyMobile PaymentsPayments
Responsibilities
As the sanctions and export control subject matter expert, you will thoroughly understand the applicable global laws and regulations and their impact to Visa’s business
You may be called on to meet with regulators, OFAC staff and other officials regarding OFAC and other sanctions regulatory matters
You will develop, enhance, and implement the sanctions program and its associated procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations
You will regularly conduct sanctions training for relevant personnel and you will oversee sanctions screening processes, including providing expertise for remediating any sanctions issues or risks that arise
In partnership with Visa’s technology teams, you will design and execute screening tools / applications, including logic, thresholds, and application and will test and modify them as appropriate
Additionally, you will:
Identify sanctions and export control issues, escalate and remediate appropriately
Manage client responses and other communications involving sanctions compliance
Conduct sanctions compliance risk assessments and recommend changes to the sanctions and export control program policies and procedures, as needed
Train and mentor analysts responsible for daily screening, monitoring and investigation
Facilitate internal audit requests and ensure satisfactory resolution of any audit findings and recommendations
Manage and lead a team of compliance professionals and contractors supporting sanctions compliance program
Coordinate sanctions processes with AML team to ensure efficiencies and effectiveness for both programs
Partner with legal colleagues to respond to subpoenas and other regulatory requests related to sanctions
Apply for and manage OFAC and BIS licenses. Prepare and file all necessary regulatory reports including OFAC blocked property reports, in consultation with Visa legal advisors as needed
Develop metrics and reports for executive leadership
Qualification
Required
12 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor's Degree or at least 10 years of work experience with an Advanced degree (e.g. Masters/MBA /JD/MD), or a minimum of 5 years of work experience with a PhD
Preferred
15 or more years of experience with a Bachelor's Degree or 12 years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, or MD), PhD with 9+ years of experience
12+ years of sanctions compliance experience, preferably with a financial institution, payments company, or other financial services company
Minimum 8 years of work experience in a global sanctions and export control compliance role with increasing levels of responsibility and deep experience in sanctions matters
Minimum 6 years of demonstrated global sanctions compliance leadership and team management experience
Deep experience designing and implementing sanctions compliance programs and procedures
Experience with and knowledge of screening technology and systems with a preference for experience with Detica aka Norkom, ACI Worldwide, RDC, Actimize
Experience managing system configurations and performance output of screening technologies
Ability to work independently without significant oversight or direction
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401 (k)
FSA/HSA
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Wellness Program
Company
Visa
Visa is a multinational financial services company that facilitates electronic payment systems throughout the world.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
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TNB Financial Services
2016-09-10Post Ipo Equity
2008-03-19IPO
Leadership Team
Ryan McInerney
Chief Executive Officer
Chris Suh
EVP & Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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