Deputy CCO - Sanctions Officer
Core
Lead oversight, development, and execution of the firm's compliance framework as the ultimate subject matter expert on international financial sanctions, ensuring robust EU sanctions controls and regulatory alignment.
Role type
Deputy CCO - Sanctions Officer
Builds
Robust compliance frameworks, regulatory reporting, and sanctions control mechanisms for a retail financial services firm.
Domain
Financial Services / Regulatory Compliance / Sanctions
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Expertise in EU sanctions, OFAC, and UN regimes; Knowledge of MiFID and MiCA frameworks; Experience navigating regulatory divergence across global jurisdictions; Ability to interpret complex compliance metrics and screening engine data; Experience overseeing outsourced functions and holding global teams accountable; Proven track record engaging with EU regulatory bodies (e.g., Bank of Lithuania); Strategic risk assessment and executive decision-making; Clear authoritative communication for investigative findings and stakeholder presentations.
Preferred skills
None stated.
Technologies
Screening engines, blockchain analytics tools.
Responsibilities
Drive implementation and enhancement of compliance and sanctions frameworks; Serve as escalation point for complex sanctions alerts and conduct deep-dive investigations; Own and execute regulatory reporting obligations and serve as key contact for external exams and audits; Partner with legal, product, and engineering to ensure product adherence to regulatory requirements; Maintain and update sanctions policies aligned with evolving regulations; Conduct independent assurance testing on sanctions controls and onboarding flows; Manage asset freezing and mandatory reporting procedures; Provide oversight of screening engines and blockchain analytics tools; Monitor geopolitical developments and translate regional risks into actionable updates.
Seniority
Senior, leadership role with strategic guidance and governance oversight.