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Sanctions Advisor
Sofi is hiring for the job of Sanctions Advisor, United States (On-site). This is a Governance job in the governance, risk, and compliance field. Review the full details below and apply directly with Sofi.
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The role
The Sanctions Advisor will provide specialized second-line-of-defense compliance services across the entire SoFi Enterprise including SoFi Bank N.A. SoFi Securities LLC and the technology platform.
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.
Your role will be to support the business in identifying mitigating and managing risks related to global sanctions (OFAC UN EU UK) while ensuring the enterprise meets evolving regulatory expectations.
What you’ll do
!important Support the execution and maintenance of SoFi’s sanctions oversight controls framework by producing clear sanctions risk analyses and maintaining an enterprise-wide inventory. /!important Serve as a point of escalation for sanctions investigations including cryptocurrency providing regulatory guidance for complex scenarios risk determinations and actionable mitigating steps. /!important Act as sanctions subject matter expert for the SoFi Enterprise advising Compliance product managers engineers and SoFi’s business units during the entire product lifecycle. /!important Support the ongoing tuning testing and optimization of payment and name screening ensuring models are calibrated to minimize risk. /!important Draft clear and well-reasoned sanctions risk analyses reporting and governance documentation. Assist in preparing materials for regulatory examinations internal audits risk assessments and third-party reviews. /!important Collaborate closely with AML leadership to integrate and operationalize sanctions obligations into new product assessments and ensure continuous alignment between Sanctions Advisory and broader financial crime objectives. /!important Build and support the development of sanctions policies procedures and controls ensuring that they align with regulatory requirements and business objectives and are properly implemented throughout the product lifecycle. /!important Monitor developments and changes in sanctions regulations industry trends and best practices and translate them into actionable guidance. /
What you’ll need
!important Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or university in a related field. /!important 5+ years of sanctions experience in a complex financial institution including crypto and global sanctions compliance. /!important A comprehensive understanding of BaaS products including payment processing card issuance credit and lending and other traditional banking services. /!important 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. /!important Provide direct advisory support to the Compliance and Risk Leadership team on high-risk transactions strategic market expansions mergers and emerging international sanctions regimes. /!important Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization and across different business lines. /!important Demonstrated strong leadership and management skills that build solid working relationships within the organization. /!important Excellent working knowledge of Sanctions Compliance within various international jurisdictions /!important Excellent organizational verbal written and interpersonal skills are required. /!important Must be able to multitask adapt well to changing priorities and effectively prioritize responsibilities to meet critical deadlines. /!important Ability to work in a fast-paced demanding and changing environment must work well under pressure. /!important Excellent analytical skills required. /!important Ability to work collaboratively and independently while managing projects and assignments.
Nice to have
!important CAMS/CGSS certification
Compensation and Benefits The base pay range for this role is listed below. Final base pay offer will be determined based on individual factors such as the candidate’s experience skills and location. To view all of our comprehensive;and competitive;benefits visit our strong a;source=gmail;ust=;usg= Benefits at SoFi page!
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About governance jobs
Governance jobs design the structures, policies, and oversight that keep complex programs accountable, coordinating across legal, risk, compliance, and technology. Jobs like this one are typically evaluated against frameworks such as governance frameworks, policy standards, and oversight and reporting practices.
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