Senior Manager, Sanctions Regulatory Analysis
Core
Regional Sanctions Subject Matter Expert (SME) acting as the second-line escalation point for complex sanctions matches, investigations, and reporting obligations across APAC.
Role type
Senior Manager, Sanctions Regulatory Analysis (Second Line of Defense)
Builds
Scalable global sanctions program controls, regional operational procedures, and risk-based advice for cross-border payment flows.
Domain
Financial Crime Compliance / Economic Sanctions / APAC Region
Required skills
Sanctions investigation and decisioning, regulatory framework assessment, program design and scaling, cross-border payment risk analysis, stakeholder liaison, training delivery, geopolitical risk navigation
Preferred skills
US sanctions expertise, fintech/payments industry experience, technology collaboration, external regulator engagement
Technologies
Sanctions screening systems, payment flow monitoring tools
Responsibilities
Act as in-region SME and L3 escalation point for complex sanctions matches; Own L3 case investigation and decisioning including reporting obligations; Provide risk-based advice on cross-border payments and new products; Maintain regional operational procedures and oversee first-line controls; Liaise with global teams to optimize product controls; Monitor regulatory developments and geopolitical events; Develop training for L2 reviewers and stakeholders; Lead responses to banking partners on sanctions inquiries.
Seniority
Senior Manager, strategic oversight and regional leadership