Melio Sanctions LeadNew 

United States, New York, New York 

654358055

Sanctions Lead

(3 day in-office requirement)

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant work experience
• A comprehensive understanding of OFAC and other Global Sanctions Regulations;
• 5+ years of experience in sanctions compliance or financial crime within a financial institution or money service business, with at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Ability to manage and prioritize simultaneous projects, related to different stakeholders, internal and external to company
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and communication skills, strong professional presence to support regular interactions with senior management
• Proven ability to lead teams, drive performance, and manage risk effectively.
• Experience managing and working with offshore teams
• High level of integrity, accountability, and attention to detail.
• Ability to anticipate and proactively initiate future projects
• Ability to work on site, at least 3 days per week

A day in the life and how you’ll make an impact:

• The Sanctions Team Leader will lead initiatives, in collaboration with the US Director of Compliance Operations and TLV Compliance Manager , to handle the daily tasks to support our sanctions requirements
• ​​Lead and manage a team of sanctions analysts responsible for reviewing and escalating sanctions-related matters.
• Provide hands-on support. Including, but not limited to, escalations from other lines of business regarding sanctions, Quality Assurance of the sanctions team work
• Take ownership of sanctions QA processes, including hands-on review of alert quality and resolution of both internal escalations and end-user issues related to sanctions decisions
• Ensure adherence to OFAC and other relevant regulatory requirements, internal policies, and industry best practices.
• Maintain accountability for the overall health and performance of the sanctions operations function, ensuring workflows are effective, timely, and compliant with internal and regulatory expectations
• Maintain internal procedures and workflows to drive consistency and efficiency.
• Provide subject matter expertise on sanctions issues and deliver training to team members and business stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Compliance, Legal and Business teams on sanctions related matters.
• Collaborate with Compliance, Product, Analytics and Engineering for refinements and enhancements to the sanctions screening products and workflows.
• Stay current on changes to global sanctions regulations and evaluate their impact on the firm’s operations.
• Prepare and present Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), metrics, and high-risk case summaries to senior stakeholders.
• Support internal and external audits, regulatory exams, and assurance reviews.
• Foster a culture of compliance, integrity, and continuous improvement within the sanctions team.
• Q&A and monitor team performance, relevant system rules and features
• Escalate issues to management as appropriate
• Ad Hoc Projects

About Melio USA:

• Competitive compensation packages: We strive to make each and every employee feel valued and appreciated.
• The annual base salary range for this position is $105,000-120,000
• Medical, Dental, and Vision: We offer generous and highly competitive plans with up to 100% employer-paid coverage, FSA and HSA.
• 401K matching and stock options: Feel the investment of working at a hyper-growth startup.
• Wellness: We take a holistic approach to wellness at Melio with a focus on providing financial, physical, emotional, social, and community support for our employees.
• Time Off: Time to rest and recharge is a priority for us. We offer competitive vacation time, sick days, holidays, parental leave and wedding days to allow you to take the time you need, when you need it.
• Food perks: Enjoy our fully stocked kitchens, along with a weekly Seamless stipend and plenty of catered meals each week.
• Office culture: Thrive in our collaborative offices in New York City in a hybrid working environment. We are dog friendly as well!
• Growth and development: Lean on the diverse team to foster professional and personal growth through workshops, mentorship programs, and team building activities.