Sanctions Compliance Senior Manager
Sanctions Compliance Senior Manager
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Job Description
As a Sanctions Compliance Manager at Wise you will be responsible for handling and providing expert guidance on complex sanctions cases impacting our Wise UK entities and supporting the UKs financial crime strategy. This role is pivotal in ensuring the companys compliance with UK sanctions regulations and maintaining the integrity of our operations. You will be the final escalation point for UK sanctions matters and work closely with internal teams external partners and regulators to manage risks and ensure compliance.
Key Responsibilities
Compliance & Reporting:
- Escalate sanctions breaches to the appropriate global/regional Compliance Oversight teams.
- Review and assess sanctions risks related to business development joint ventures and mergers/acquisitions.
- Support the UK Financial Crime team in ensuring customers are compliant with sanctions including evaluating their sanctions controls.
- Review UK screening scope changes as escalated by the list management function.
Risk Assessment & Business Support:
- Support the execution of Wises Global Sanctions Strategy providing advice to embed the Sanctions Policy in business and operational processes.
- Participate in sanctions risk assessments associated with new business activities.
- Assist in reviewing UK Fincrime Operations procedures to ensure adherence to best practices.
- Support the broader Sanctions Compliance Oversight function including annual financial crime compliance risk assessments and horizon scanning.
Training & Mentoring:
- Provide targeted training to enhance the sanctions screening and handling capabilities of the team.
- Work with the group Sanctions team to ensure that fincrime training is up to date for all employees.
- Governance & MI Reporting:
- Build and deliver monthly management information (MI) reports related to sanctions escalations and risk mitigation.
- Refine internal systems such as Jira to streamline work requests define SLAs and monitor performance metrics.
- Ensure governance of the sanctions escalation process including recordkeeping and procedure documentation.
Incident & Issue Management:
- Align with the Compliance Management Team (CMT) on incident validation standards and methodologies.
- Participate in relevant forums for incident management ensuring oversight of financial crime issues and sanctions risks.
Sanctions Remediation & Project Support:
- Lead on adhoc sanctions projects and contribute to the sanctions remediation program.
- Drive improvements in Wises Know Your Customer (KYC)/Customer Due Diligence (CDD) processes applicable to Wike UK screening capabilities and alert handling.
Advisory
- Support in the determination and investigation of complex sanctions cases.
- Support the Global Sanctions Lead in activities leading to internal and external regulatory engagement.
Qualifications :
- Extensive experience in financial crime compliance with a strong focus on sanctions regulations.
- Proven ability to handle complex sanctions escalations and deliver strategic guidance on risk management.
- Strong knowledge of global sanctions laws and regulations and experience working with regulators and authorities.
- Ability to mentor and train junior staff on sanctions compliance.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across various business functions.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess risks and develop compliance strategies.
Additional Information :
Salary 85000 to 115000 RSUs
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
