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 within EMEA/UK.
Role type
Senior Manager, Sanctions Regulatory Analysis (2LoD Financial Crime Compliance)
Builds
Regional sanctions operational procedures, scalable control enhancements, and optimized screening technologies for global payments.
Domain
Financial services, global payments, economic sanctions, regulatory compliance (EU/UK)
Required skills
Sanctions investigation and decisioning, regulatory framework assessment, cross-border payment flow analysis, operational procedure design, stakeholder liaison, training delivery, risk-based advice
Preferred skills
US sanctions expertise, EU/UK Blocking Statute navigation, export control knowledge, fintech/payments industry experience
Technologies
Sanctions screening systems, risk management platforms
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 flows and new products; Maintain regional operational procedures and oversee first-line controls; Liaise with global teams on product controls and screening tech; 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 team leadership
