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Zepz · 7 hours ago

Senior Financial Crime & Compliance Manager (U.S OFAC)

positionUnited States
timeFull-time
remoteRemote
senioritySenior Level

Zepz is dedicated to breaking down barriers for cross-border communities through innovative finance and technology solutions. The Senior Financial Crime & Compliance Manager will lead and manage the company's compliance strategy related to U.S. OFAC sanctions, serving as the primary expert and supporting the U.S. Head of Financial Crime and Compliance in various operational and strategic matters.

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Responsibilities

Policy and Program Management: Own, develop, and maintain the company's U.S. OFAC compliance framework, policies, and procedures, ensuring they align with current regulatory requirements and guidance
Screening Operations: Oversee the sanctions screening process for all transactions, customers, and payment counterparties, managing the alert review and escalation procedures
Advisory: Provide expert, real-time advice to the Operations, Product, and Technology teams on the implementation of new sanctions lists, interpretive guidance, and changes to OFAC designations
Reporting: Manage and coordinate the preparation of mandatory OFAC reports, including annual risk assessments, and respond to regulatory inquiries related to sanctions compliance
Delegated Authority: Act as the designated Deputy to the U.S. Head of Financial Crime and Compliance, assuming delegated authority and leadership responsibilities in their absence
Strategic Support: Assist the U.S. Head in strategic planning, budget management, and resource allocation for the Financial Crime department
Risk Mitigation: Participate in the allocated Risk Committees, presenting findings and recommending controls to mitigate identified BSA/AML and sanctions risks
Regulatory Liaison: Serve as a key point of contact for U.S. regulatory bodies (FinCEN, state regulators, etc.) during examinations related to OFAC and BSA/AML compliance
Audits: Coordinate and support internal and external audits of the sanctions and financial crime programs, ensuring evidence is meticulously documented and remediation actions are tracked
Training: Design and deliver specialized, mandatory training sessions for compliance and operational teams on OFAC regulations, emerging risks, and sanctions evasion typologies, as and when required

Qualification

OFAC complianceBSA/AML knowledgeFinancial Crime ComplianceRegulatory expertiseCertified Anti-Money Laundering SpecialistLeadership experienceImpeccable judgmentProcess deliveryCommunication skills

Required

Strong experience in Financial Crime Compliance, with demonstrable experience in a role focused specifically on OFAC and U.S. Sanctions programs, preferably within a FinTech, Remittance, or Money Service Business (MSB) environment
Deep, demonstrable knowledge of U.S. financial regulations including the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), Anti-Money Laundering (AML) laws, and all OFAC regulatory requirements
Proven experience in a senior or deputy role, demonstrating the ability to manage complexity, influence cross-functional teams, and provide executive-level advice
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Law, Business Administration, or a related field

Preferred

Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) or Certified Global Sanctions Specialist (CGSS) strongly preferred

Benefits

Unlimited annual leave
Great healthcare benefits
Employee discounts

Company

Zepz

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Zepz is a global digital cross-border payments platform that enables international money transfers.
dateFounded in 2010
location
London, England, GBR
people-size501-1000 employees
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https://www.zepzpay.com

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$1.09B
Key Investors
HSBC Innovation BankingAccelFarallon Capital Management
2025-04-01Debt Financing· $165M
2024-10-04Series F· $267M
2021-08-23Series E· $292M

Leadership Team

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Dave Burns
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