Senior Program Manager, Sanctions Compliance

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Job Description

The Senior Program Manager, Sanctions Compliance will provide support for sanctions screening, project management, program planning, execution, tracking, communications and reporting for multiple high priority cross-functional projects globally. This role will require a solid understanding of sanctions compliance and support the Senior Director, Global Sanctions in providing guidance to Visa clients and businesses.

The Senior Program Manager will lead various responsibilities, including:

• Provide advice, support and guidance to business units, operations, technology teams including regional compliance teams on sanction and export control matters.

• Collaborate with product teams to understand and evaluate product sanction risks and propose corresponding mitigation controls

• Create and execute sanction related projects in collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders. This may involve projects related to the sanctions compliance roadmap, program enhancements, or remediation.

• Support compliance testing, internal, and external audit execution with document request list, meetings, and final issue confirmation.

• Support in screening customer and third parties against sanctions lists and provide expert judgment regarding match validity

• Contribute to ongoing development and enhancement of the tools and technology, supporting the sanctions program, including User Acceptance Testing, as needed.

• Deliver and support the development of sanctions and export control related training programs to business teams and other stakeholders.

• Assist in the ongoing development of sanctions compliance program policies, procedures and risk assessment updates

• Develop metrics and reporting to identify Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) to management and other key stakeholders

• Ensure close communication and information sharing with global compliance colleagues at regions

• Ensure relevant and appropriate communication with business partners on sanctions related matters

• Identify opportunities for program enhancements for greater effectiveness and efficiency, through thorough review of various processes

• Work closely with the Compliance Technology Team (CTO) on system enhancements, User Acceptance Testing and other related tasks.

Visa requires at least 3 days in office, expectations of these days will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager. 

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• 8 years of relevant experience supporting and executing key elements of sanctions compliance programs, including controls testing, monitoring, risk mitigation, and regulatory reporting. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• 7 or more years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor Degree or 6 or more relevant years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 5 or more years of experience with a PhD
• PMP certification preferred
• CAMS certification a plus
• Organizational awareness including sanctions knowledge or risks, products, processes and controls. At least 8+ years of implementing OFAC and sanction programs, Export control regulations, Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Anti-Threat Finance (ATF), Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), and USA PATRIOT Act
• Ability to represent sanctions compliance, and work effectively with auditors, regulators and partners as required.
• Strong knowledge of global sanctions regulations and regulatory expectations
• Highly organized with excellent research and analytical skills
• Effective communicator with excellent written, oral, presentation and interpersonal skills
• Proven track record of taking ownership and responsibilities on various and multiple tasks.

U.S. Applicants Only

The estimated salary range for this position is $149,800.00 to $ 240,100.00 USD per year, which may include potential sales incentive payments (if applicable). Salary may vary depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this position may be eligible for bonus and equity.Visa has a comprehensive benefits package for which this position may be eligible that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness Program.

Work Hours

Varies upon the needs of the department.

Travel Requirements

This position requires travel 5-10% of the time.

Mental/Physical Requirements

This position will be performed in an office setting. The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers.

Visa is an EEO Employer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protect veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.