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The Sanctions Director is a critical leadership position where you will be responsible for a global team of Sanctions Specialists, managing all aspects of the sanctions program in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, regulatory guidance and expectations.
Responsibilities:
Manage and maintain all aspects of the sanctions program in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, regulatory guidance and expectations, as well as the Kraken policies and procedures.Oversee a team of compliance personnel dedicated to Kraken’s sanctions programAssist with the company’s annual sanctions risk assessmentContinued assessment and maintenance of the watchlist screening toolsIdentify areas of risk and work with various departments to identify control gaps, provide remediation and work on implementation.Prepare periodic MIS reports for Senior Management.Prepare regulatory reporting such as OFAC Annual Blocked Property Report, OFAC Block Reports, OFAC Reject Reports and Voluntary Self Disclosures.Coordinate and provide materials for internal and external audits and examinations.Participate in special projects in support of global sanctions compliance.Development and implement action plans for remediation items.Participate in risk assessments to identify sanctions risks related to new products and services.Requirements:
10+ years of experience within a Sanctions role2+ years of experience in a supervisory/managerial roleBachelor’s degreeCGSS Certification or equivalentDeep experience with OFAC, international sanction regimes, sanctions reporting requirements, watchlist screening requirements, and technologies and systems utilizedExecutive level communication and organizational skillsExperience managing regulatory exams and auditsProven track record and experience working with, and technical implementations of, watchlist screening vendorsDeep familiarity with sanctions regulatory requirements in Europe and US, and other jurisdictionsDemonstrated ability to author detailed business requirements and effectively communicate with engineering or technology teamsPrior success in project management and driving cross functional teams to execute and deliver on strategically important initiativesQuantitative analysis and decision makingLocation Tagging: #US
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