Global Sanctions Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Texas.

📋 Description

• Serve as a Sanctions Subject Matter Expert and the primary escalation point for intricate or unclear sanctions matches, special investigations, and potential block-and-reject reporting.

• Oversee and sustain Global Sanctions procedures.

• Provide secondary oversight of sanctions controls enacted by first-line teams.

• Gather management information and create dashboards to monitor the health and effectiveness of the sanctions compliance program.

• Maintain, refine, and enhance sanctions screening technologies, list management systems, and case management platforms.

• Collaborate with Risk Product teams to design, assess, and implement product-specific sanctions controls that comply with global regulatory standards.

• Track global sanctions and export-control trends and translate regulatory updates into practical, scalable control improvements.

• Conduct targeted sanctions training and provide written regulatory updates throughout Airwallex.

• Lead responses to inquiries and due diligence reviews from banking partners and other external stakeholders regarding sanctions.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, ideally in a fintech, payments organization, or large financial institution focused on sanctions.

• Proven expertise in US sanctions and industry best practices related to economic sanctions.

• Familiarity with global sanctions regimes beyond the US is advantageous.

• Experience in operationalizing sanctions controls in partnership with technology teams, including managing lists.

• Strong project management capabilities and the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

• Capacity to comprehend and evaluate a diverse range of complex commercial transactions and products.

• Highly driven self-starter, capable of working independently while collaborating and coordinating as part of a global program.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to provide actionable recommendations and solutions to diverse audiences.

• Must be located in Dallas, Texas.

• Legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

• Juris Doctor, relevant Master's degree, and/or advanced specialized industry certifications (e.g., CGSS, CAMS) are preferred, but not required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Equity.

• Annual bonuses.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for US-based employees.

• 401(k) plan.

• Short-term and long-term disability.

• Basic life insurance.

• Well-being benefits.

• 20 paid vacation days for US-based employees.

• 12 paid company holidays for US-based employees.

• Statutory minimum paid annual leave and public holidays.