Full-Time
Director – Sanctions Compliance
Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
Provides regulated digital currency services
Senior, Expert
Remote in USA
- 12+ years of relevant experience in compliance with deep specialization in managing Sanctions programs.
- 5+ years of experience managing and leading teams.
- Compliance experience in either banking, consulting, or cryptocurrency required. Experience in RegTech or Fintech companies is preferred.
- Proven experience with regulatory exams and presenting to examiners.
- Extensive knowledge of and experience with OFAC, UN, and other Global Sanctions regulatory guidance.
- Experience managing the configuration and performance of client and transaction sanction screening systems.
- Familiarity with client screening and associated alert reviews.
- Experience working hands-on with other cross-functional team leaders, such as lawyers, engineers, product managers, data analysts, operations analysts in improving compliance processes and systems.
- Experience and comfort working in an ever-changing industry and the flexibility to quickly react to changing demands.
- Experience/familiarity with Slack, Apple MacOS and GSuite.
- Owning the end-to-end Sanctions program and strategy, including the development of policies, standards, and other procedural or guidance materials.
- Providing day-to-day guidance for designing sanctions screening platforms and controls for Circle’s services and all applicable sanctions regulations.
- Planning, designing, developing and testing configurations for Sanction screening applications.
- Performing data analysis, designing business requirements, understanding emerging issues, performing estimation and verify implementation of new features and enhancements.
- Identifying, assessing, and advising on compliance risks and control enhancements to a variety of stakeholders and customers to mitigate risks related to AML and Sanctions.
- Providing advice to the businesses on an ongoing basis on new business initiatives, new products, and customer-related matters with respect to applicability of policies, resolution of potential red flags or other compliance escalations.
- Researching, analyzing and providing recommended remediation efforts on action plans for matters that present sanctions and/or reputational risk.
- Overseeing control assessments and supporting the completion of company-wide Sanctions Risk Assessments.
- Staying current on key Sanctions regulatory changes, key enforcement actions and related industry trends.
- Assisting regional Heads of Compliance in ensuring that all regulatory processes are scalable and remain compliant.
- Developing, monitoring and reporting on a suite of KPIs / KRIs for various internal fora including Executive Leadership and Board-level reporting.
- Collaborating closely with the Compliance Operations team to operationalize the Sanctions Compliance program.
- Working closely with Legal, Product and other internal stakeholders to support license application processes across multiple regions.
- Presenting to regulators, examiners and auditors performing reviews of the Compliance program.
Circle operates in the forefront of the financial technology sector, offering a regulated digital currency, USDC, that facilitates over $1.4 trillion in transactions. Its commitment to leveraging public blockchains for secure and efficient payments fosters a dynamic work environment characterized by technical proficiency and a focus on the future of finance. This dedication not only places the company at a strategic advantage but also provides a technically enriching atmosphere for professionals passionate about blockchain technology and financial innovation.
Company Stage
Seed
Total Funding
$1.2B
Headquarters
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Founded
2013
6 month growth
↑ 1%1 year growth
↑ 20%2 year growth
↑ 77%Benefits
Paid time off - We offer flexible paid time off — take what you need as long as it works with you and your team, and all Circle employees get mobile phone and home office reimbursements.
Health coverage - No matter where you live, we offer a market competitive suite of benefits. Enroll in health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurances, and Circle covers some or all of the premiums.
Invested in your future - All U.S. full-time and part-time employees enjoy 401(k) and pensions (with 4% company match if you contribute 5% or more), and share Circle’s success via company equity awards.
Learning & development - Your individual growth and development is important to us and we provide the resources to help you grow your career while at Circle.