Director, Sanctions Program Owner and Advisor

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Key Responsibilities

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  The role: 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.
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  You will oversee the strategy, establishment, and ongoing direction of our Enterprise Sanctions Program.
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  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.
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  Final base pay offer will be determined based on individual factors such as the candidate’s experience, skills, and location.

Requirements

• 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).
• 10-15+ years of experience in sanctions, with experience in crypto and global sanctions compliance.
• Comprehensive understanding of BaaS products including payment processing, card issuance, credit and lending, and other traditional banking services.
• 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.
• Provide direct advisory support to the Compliance and Risk Leadership team on high-risk transactions, strategic market expansions, mergers, and emerging international sanctions regimes.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization and across different business lines.
• Demonstrated strong leadership and management skills that build solid working relationships within the organization.
• Excellent working knowledge of Sanctions Compliance within various international jurisdictions
• Excellent organizational, verbal, written and interpersonal skills are required.
• Must be able to multitask, adapt well to changing priorities, and effectively prioritize responsibilities to meet critical deadlines.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, demanding, and changing environment; must work well under pressure.
• Excellent analytical skills required.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently while managing projects and assignments.

Perks & Benefits