Global Head of Sanctions Operations, MD
Core
Senior leadership role providing global accountability for Sanctions Operations and senior leadership for North America (NAM) Payments Operations, ensuring safe execution of U.S. and Canadian payment and settlement activities.
Role type
Managing Director, Global Head of Sanctions Operations & NAM Payments Operations
Builds
Global sanctions control environment and resilient U.S./Canadian payment infrastructure
Domain
Financial Services / Payments / Sanctions Compliance
Required skills
Global operations leadership, Sanctions screening and investigation management, Payments settlement oversight, Regulatory compliance, Risk management, Strategic transformation, Team leadership, Stakeholder influence
Preferred skills
Automation and AI adoption, Advanced analytics, Digital capabilities, Industry forum representation
Technologies
Fedwire, CHIPS, FedACH, RTP, FedNow, Lynx, ACSS, SWIFT ISO 20022
Responsibilities
Lead global Sanctions Operations organization and NAM Payments Operations; Define and execute strategic vision for both functions; Drive transformation initiatives via automation and AI; Maintain operational governance and First Line of Defence accountability; Represent organization with regulators and industry bodies; Lead and develop global leadership teams.
Seniority
Principal, Strategy & Mentorship