Payoneer · 5 days ago
Global Head of Sanctions Compliance and Screening
New York, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$230K/yr - $270K/yr
12+ years expPayoneer is a global financial platform that connects underserved businesses to a rising global economy. The Global Head of Sanctions Compliance and Screening will lead the enterprise-wide sanctions and export controls program, ensuring compliance across all global entities and advising executive leadership on sanctions risks.
B2BFinanceFinTechPayments
Responsibilities
Lead Payoneer’s global Sanctions Compliance and Export Controls Program across all entities
Advise Executive Leadership on sanctions risks and regulatory developments
Develop and execute a global sanctions compliance and screening strategy aligned with business goals
Build and maintain a strong sanctions compliance culture and effective controls
Lead and develop a high-performing global sanctions team
Drive continuous improvement in sanctions risk management and screening operations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree required
At least 12+ years of experience in a sanctions compliance role at a fintech, bank, auditing, or consulting firm
Strong subject matter knowledge and practical application of U.S. sanctions programs administered by OFAC with global sanctions knowledge such as programs administered by EU and HMT a plus
Experience presenting to regulators, Executive and Senior Management, the Board of Directors, and various committees
Expert knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, compliance production methods, and coordination of resources
Ability to read and interpret complex regulatory language, synthesize, and articulate in an easily digestible manner
Ability to take ownership and initiative, negotiate, influence and build cross-functional consensus and successfully navigate within a demanding and international environment
Ability to manage multiple simultaneous tasks in a high pressure, deadline-driven environment
Superior analytical and critical thinking skills
Passion to help improve Compliance operations continuously
Benefits
Health insurance
Disability insurance
Life insurance
401k plan
Paid-time off
Sick (and where applicable safe) leave
Discretionary year-end bonus
Company
Payoneer
Payoneer is a financial technology company that enables small and medium-sized enterprises to transact and thrive.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$570MKey Investors
Wellington ManagementCBC CapitalTCV
2021-06-28Post Ipo Equity· $300M
2021-06-28IPO
2017-12-05Series E
Leadership Team
John Caplan
Chief Executive Officer
Bea Ordonez
Chief Financial Officer
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