Raymond James · 3 months ago
Director II, Sanctions
New York, New York - United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expRaymond James is a financial services firm that is seeking a Director II for their Sanctions team. The role involves leading AML and Financial Crimes Management projects, overseeing sanctions programs, and collaborating with various departments to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
BankingFinancial ServicesInformation TechnologyInsuranceWealth Management
Responsibilities
Acts as Sanctions Subject Matter Expert and provides oversight, review and guidance over complex transactions, deals or issues
Interacts with management and business to raise awareness of sanctions trends, emerging issues and necessary enhancements to the Sanctions Compliance Program
Identifies and escalates material risks and instances of non-adherence by business units
Leads teams to design and execute sanctions programs, monitoring groups or governance office
Fosters awareness of sanctions regulatory requirements, assessing related risks and necessary adjustments to operational aspects to protect the firm
Establishes internal strategies, procedures and processes related to monitoring sanctions regulatory requirements
Evaluate, enhance and optimize investigations associated with Anti-Money Laundering (AML)/Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF)/Sanctions
Develop policies, standards and procedures, tailored to sanctions investigations of clients, transactions and securities reviews, while in alignment with our corporate policies and standards
Tailor appropriate training modules for Raymond James’ enterprise AML programs; deliver targeted sanctions training, as required, to appropriate staff of subsidiaries and ensure appropriate training participation by all associates of those subsidiaries
Monitor compliance of investigations and governmental reporting; identifying, reporting and ensuring remediation of any related issues; and serve as the primary liaison to RJF business executives on enterprise client investigations and higher-risk corporate securities reviews matters
Demonstrate an understanding of the broader economic sanctions regulations essential for selecting and planning new projects
Analyze investment merits/risks of proposed new toolings and processes
Interact with C-level/executive management, business and compliance partners and financial advisors
Manages, coaches and mentors staff and identifies training needs and creates development plans
Performs human resource management activities, including identifying performance problems and approving recommendations for remedial action; evaluating performance; and interviewing and selecting staff
Plans, assigns, monitors, reviews, evaluates and leads the work of assigned staff
Other projects and duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four-year College or university and a minimum of ten (10) years of experience, preferably in a financial services firm or a consulting firm with projects supporting financial services firms
Sanctions certification required
Manager Experience - 10 to 15 years
Strong knowledge of Sanctions regulatory requirements
Financial markets, products, financial advisory function and investment process
Sanctions-related controls
Concepts, practices and principles of project management
Preparing and delivering clear, effective, and professional presentations
Demonstrating strong communication skills in all aspects of the role that influence individuals outside of his or her span of control
Operating standard office equipment and using required software applications to produce correspondence, reports, electronic communication, spreadsheets, and databases
Build strong working relationships with teams, stakeholders, and senior management
Partner with other functional areas to accomplish objectives
Identify problems, gather facts, and develop solutions
Analyze problem/situation to determine needs, wants, and goals
Identify and lead project teams, including planning, assigning, monitoring, reviewing, and evaluating project activities
Facilitate meetings, ensuring that all viewpoints, ideas, and problems are addressed
Attend to detail while maintaining a big picture orientation
Organize, manage, and track multiple detailed tasks and assignments with frequently changing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced work environment
Use appropriate interpersonal styles and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with all organizational levels
Keep all appropriate parties up-to-date on decisions, changes, and other relevant information
Preferred
JD Preferred
Certification of AML specialization preferred
Regulatory industry license preferred
Company
Raymond James
Raymond James provides a range of investment banking services focused on the telecommunications and communications sectors.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.5B2025-09-09Post Ipo Debt· $1.5B
1983-07-01IPO
Leadership Team
Paul Shoukry
Chief Executive Officer
James Sickling
COO - Fixed Income
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