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Director, Sanctions Program Owner and Advisor

SoFi · United States · FL - Jacksonville
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<div class="content-intro"><p><a href="https://www.sofi.com/sofi-employee-applicant-privacy-notice/" target="_blank"><strong>Employee Applicant Privacy Notice</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Who we are:</strong></p> <div> <p>Shape a brighter financial future with us.</p> <p>Together with our members, we’re changing the way people think about and interact with personal finance.</p> <p>We’re a next-generation financial services company and national bank using innovative, mobile-first technology to help our millions of members reach their goals. The industry is going through an unprecedented transformation, and we’re at the forefront. We’re proud to come to work every day knowing that what we do has a direct impact on people’s lives, with our core values guiding us every step of the way. <strong>Join us to invest in yourself, your career, and the financial world.</strong></p> </div></div><p><span style="color: #00a2c7;"><strong>The role:</strong></span></p> <p><span style="color: #444444;">As SoFi continues its expansion into digital assets and cutting-edge financial technology, you will play a critical role in ensuring our sanctions compliance program keeps pace. You will oversee the strategy, establishment, and ongoing direction of our Enterprise Sanctions Program. You will support the business in identifying, mitigating, and managing risks related to global sanctions (OFAC, UN, MX, HK, EU, UK), while ensuring the enterprise meets evolving regulatory expectations. We are seeking a Principal Advisor to develop, refine, and lead the Global Sanctions Compliance function across all lines of business, jurisdictions, and operational units. The ideal candidate brings senior-level experience in a government agency, combined with leadership experience at a Tier-1 global financial institution.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color: #00a2c7;"><strong>What you’ll do: </strong></span></p> <p><span style="color: #444444;">Be accountable as the Sanctions Program Leader.</span></p> <p><span style="color: #444444;">Act as Sanctions subject matter expert for the SoFi Enterprise, advising Compliance, product managers, engineers, and SoFi’s business units.</span></p> <p><span style="color: #444444;">Continuously engage with leaders in the AML department and across SoFi’s cross-functional leadership within the three lines of defense to identify changes impacting Sanctions-related processes and prepare guidance as applicable. </span></p> <p><span style="color: #444444;">Support the AML Governance team with the annual Sanctions risk assessment and identify strategies to implement effective controls to mitigate identified risks. </span></p> <p><span style="color: #444444;">Provide proactive guidance to detect and reduce sanctions exposure.</span></p> <p><span style="color: #444444;">Support with the development and review of Sanctions policies, procedures, and controls for the SoFi Enterprise, ensuring that they align with both regulatory requirements and business objectives. Ensure policies and procedures are properly implemented throughout the product lifecycle.</span></p> <p><span style="color: #444444;">Partner closely with compliance, business, and engineering teams to identify, assess, and advise on Sanctions issues and controls.</span></p> <p><span style="color: #444444;">Stay informed of the latest developments in Sanctions regulations, industry trends, and best practices. </span></p> <p><span style="color: #444444;">Recommend product updates, policies, and processes to strengthen compliance and reduce sanctions risk.</span></p> <p><span style="color: #444444;">Assist in regulatory exams, internal audits, and third-party risk management reviews and respond to requests from regulatory agencies. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color: #00a2c7;"><strong>What you’ll need:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"><span style="color: #000000;">Minimum 5+ years in a senior policy, enforcement, licensing, or compliance role directly within the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). </span></li> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"><span style="color: #000000;">10-15+ years of experience in sanctions, with experience in crypto and global sanctions compliance.</span></li> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"><span style="color: #000000;">Comprehensive understanding of BaaS products including payment processing, card issuance, credit and lending, and other traditional banking services.</span></li> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"><span style="color: #000000;">Ability to lead the development and continuous enhancement of core sanctions policies, risk appetites, and governance structures to reflect evolving legal, geopolitical, and regulatory landscapes.</span></li> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"><span style="color: #000000;">Provide direct advisory support to the Compliance and Risk Leadership team on high-risk transactions, strategic market expansions, mergers, and emerging international sanctions regimes. </span></li> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"><span style="color: #000000;">Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization and across different business lines.</span></li> <li st

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