Sanctions Compliance Manager

Perform daily management responsibilities in complying with the branch's Sanctions Watch lists and OFAC Program ("OFAC"). Direct a team of BSAOFAC Compliance professionals who have responsibility for the functions associated with OFAC compliance; ensures functions are performed accurately, thoroughly and in accordance with the timeframes required by the regulators. Maintain current knowledge of regulations and compliance requirements of financial institutions. Other duties may be assigned by management. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: • Coordinate and monitor day-to-day OFAC compliance. • Manage a team of BSAOFAC Compliance professionals in all aspects of the OFAC compliance program and managing the branch's adherence to the OFAC and its implementing regulations. • Carry out the OFAC compliance program and ensuring that employees adhere to the branch's OFAC policies, procedures and processes. • Ensure that the branch maintains an effective OFAC internal control structure, including OFAC-related transaction monitoring and regulatory reporting. • Ensure that appropriate personnel are trained in applicable aspects of OFAC. • Regularly apprising the Director of Branch BSA Compliance of ongoing compliance with the OFAC Program. • Monitoring of all regulatory OFAC changes, ensuring communication of new requirements and assisting the business and infrastructure areas in creatingrevising policy and process to meet new requirements. • Maintain a current knowledge of OFAC laws and regulations and applicable regulatory guidance. • Maintain statistics and other information necessary to ensure that the OFAC compliance department has adequate information to report to Senior Management regarding the adequacy and effectiveness of the Branch's written OFAC program and procedures and the actual implementation of the OFAC program. • Respond to complex and detailed questions from Branch personnel regarding OFAC. • Other duties or projects may be assigned by management. Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or equivalent professional experience. • 6+ years previous working experience within the BSA or OFAC Compliance function. • Fully knowledgeable of OFAC regulations • Previous experience leading a team in detecting, investigating, analyzing and reporting regulatory violations and transactions. • CAMs certification preferred.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.With respect to this position in our New York Office, the expected base salary ranges from $120,000 to $150,000. It is not typical for offers to be made at or near the top of the range. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. In addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package, successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.*Employment eligibility to work with BBVA in the U.S. is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions

Created: 2024-10-27