Global Head of Sanctions
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Locations
Greenwich, CT, USA
Experience Level
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Requirements
- Ten-plus years of experience in Sanctions compliance, preferably at a large broker or financial institution with an international client base or as legal counsel for a Sanctions regulator (e.g., OFAC) or international law firm specializing in Sanctions matters
- Five-plus years of management experience
- Expertise in global sanctions regimes, including the US, EU, UK, Canada, and/or countries in the Asia Pacific region
- Outstanding leadership, communication, analytical, and project management skills. Detail oriented
- Ability to develop compliance solutions that satisfy relevant regulations while executing sound business judgment
- A high degree of comfort with technology and a functional understanding of how technology can be applied to business and regulatory solutions
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain a Global Sanctions program to ensure compliance with sanction obligations across our global affiliates
- Keep up to date with all applicable sanctions against individuals, entities, countries and trading products and confirm that all are covered in the firm's sanction programs
- Maintain or develop external contacts among industry peer groups to help us stay in line with industry best practices
- Manage or assist risk assessments to identify sanctions risks related to new products and services
- Establish and maintain a robust inventory of sanctions compliance controls, operational metrics, and regulatory reporting
- Coordinate with different business units (e.g., Programming, Legal, Client Service) to resolve escalations and complex scenarios
- Coordinate the firm's responses to sanctions-related internal and external audits and examinations
- Partner with the Legal Department to respond to regulatory requests related to sanctions, such as subpoenas and voluntary self-disclosures
Desired Qualifications
- Juris Doctor strongly preferred
- Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) or similar certification
- One or more FINRA licenses, such as the Series 7 or 24 licenses, would be helpful
Multinational brokerage firm
Company Overview
IBKR is on a mission to transform how millions of people trade around the globe. The company operates the largest electronic trading platform in the US by number of daily active users.
Benefits
- Competitive Pay with discretionary bonus packages which include company stock grants
- Comprehensive Health Plans that include extensive Vision, Dental and Prescription coverage
- Daily Lunch Allowance
- 401K Retirement Savings Plan (generous company match)
- Wellness Incentives
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Personal Time and Sick Leave