Services Business Sanctions Risk - Vice President

• Leads risk and control assessments in line with established standards, provides risk mitigation recommendations
• Collaborates on audit, compliance, and regulatory findings, drives remediation efforts, sets up the quarterly audit process, and oversees the procedural implementation and change management to ensure sound governance and controls
• Enhances and automates control processes, monitors control exceptions and breaches
• Establishes and promotes strong governance, controls, and a culture of responsible finance, contributing to the implementation and oversight of the Control Framework
• Adheres to firm’s Code of Conduct, Plan of Supervision, and all role-specific policies and procedures
• Manages risk evaluation in business decisions, ensures compliance with laws and regulations, promptly reports control issues, identifies root causes, and recommends corrective actions to prevent potential breaches
• Maintains updated knowledge in conducting risk and control assessments and effectively influences others
• Drives innovative risk analysis, ensures timely risk reporting, develops key communication materials, leads risk management training, and effectively manages risks related to new activities and business changes
• Assists in governance coordination, facilitates MCA risk assessments, adheres to policy, supports risk event responses, and integrates risk and control responsibilities within business units
• Enhances control capabilities, creates interim tools, strategizes monitoring solutions, applies business insights to implement control processes, and collaborates with stakeholders for firm protection and process improvements
• Supervise robust execution of Sanctions controls
• Monitor and track Sanctions risk issues across Services businesses, assist in effective management and reporting of control issues
• Drive execution, always mindful of the firm's reputation, its clients and compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations
• Work collaboratively with Product teams, Operations, and Technology to assess sanctions risks on a client and product basis and evaluate sanctions controls
• Assess complex Sanctions risk issues as needed, structure potential solutions, and drive effective resolution with other senior stakeholders

• 6-10 years of experience in Operational Risk Management, Audit, Compliance or other control function
• Understanding of how to lead strong governance and controls, and build a culture of responsible finance, good governance, and ethics
• Familiarity with the firm’s Code of Conduct, Plan of Supervision, and policies and procedures
• Background in collaborating with business partners on Audit, Compliance, and Regulatory findings and remediation efforts
• Familiarity with enhancing, automating, or simplifying control processes as well as monitoring control exceptions and breaches
• Knowledge of risk assessment, compliance with laws, rules, and regulations, and managing and reporting control issues
• Proven ability to design and lead projects that enhance processes, showcasing creativity in problem-solving complex situations
• Expertise in maintaining a robust Manager’s Control Assessment in compliance with risk policies, affecting primarily a sub-function
• Proficient in applying requirements and implementing compliance policies, communicating effectively across the organization
• Liaises with Compliance Assurance and Internal Audit for issue resolution, demonstrating leadership and responsibility
• Maintains oversight through metrics review and corrective action plans tracking, using advanced analytical skills
• Prepares presentations on developments and emerging risks for senior management, showcasing strong communication skills
• Serves as a primary contact for audit groups, demonstrating strong networking and liaison skills
• Assesses risks in business decisions, complies with laws, regulations, policies, and ensures adherence, playing a significant role in the organization's performance
• Comprehensive understanding of risk identification, assessment, and mitigation strategies
• Proficiency in audit processes, compliance requirements, and relevant regulatory standards
• Capability in enhancing, automating, and simplifying control processes
• Strong leadership skills to manage governance and foster a culture of responsible finance and ethics
• Thorough understanding of the firm's policies and procedures relevant to the role
• Skills in organizing and managing audit processes and procedural changes
• Ability to evaluate risks in business decision-making and manage timely reporting of control issues
• Effective communication skills to liaise with various stakeholders across the business

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Financial Crime certification preferred (e.g., ACAMS, ACSS)
• Good oral and written communications skills
• demonstrated ability to challenge business management, escalate issues and drive change
• Ability to work independently according to strict timelines and quality standards

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