Global Sanctions Manager

Summary

Join Zepz as their experienced Global Sanctions Manager to lead their sanctions compliance program and serve as their board-appointed OFAC officer. This role oversees all Zepz Group entities globally and requires a strong background in sanctions compliance, policy development, and experience with regulated money services businesses. You will be responsible for setting global sanctions policy, monitoring compliance, evaluating vendor and employee performance, and managing a team of analysts. The ideal candidate will possess in-depth knowledge of relevant laws and regulations across multiple jurisdictions. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including unlimited annual leave, private medical cover, retirement plans, life assurance, and parental leave, along with a remote-first work environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, law, or a related field
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in sanctions compliance within a regulated money services business, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or management role
• In-depth knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and industry best practices related to sanctions compliance, including familiarity with the sanctions regimes of the UK, EU, Japan, New Zealand, Australia, US, and Canada
• Proven track record of developing and managing effective sanctions compliance programs, including policy development and enforcement
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to handle complex sanctions-related issues
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and maintain a high level of professional integrity

Responsibilities

• Maintain a comprehensive global sanctions compliance program, ensuring adherence to relevant laws, regulations, and industry best practices across all Zepz Group entities, including those in the UK, Europe, Japan, New Zealand, Australia, the US, and Canada
• Set the group’s global sanctions policy and establish risk-based procedures to prevent, detect, and report potential sanctions violations
• Collaborate with internal departments, such as legal, finance, and operations, to ensure effective communication and coordination on sanctions compliance matters across all relevant jurisdictions
• Provide guidance and support to the group in identifying, assessing, and managing sanctions-related risks, and assist in implementing appropriate controls
• Develop and deliver targeted training programs for employees to enhance their understanding of sanctions compliance requirements and expectations, considering the specific regulatory landscapes of each jurisdiction
• Keep up-to-date with relevant laws, regulations, and industry best practices across all applicable jurisdictions. Ensure the sanctions compliance program is properly informed of any changes that may impact its effectiveness
• Prepare and submit regular reports to senior management and regulators on the effectiveness of the sanctions compliance program, including any identified issues and remediation efforts, tailored as needed for different regulatory audiences
• Oversee a team of sanctions analysts responsible for performing second-level reviews of possible sanctions hits, providing guidance, support, and direction as needed

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced degree or relevant professional certification (e.g., CAMS, CGSS)

Benefits

• Unlimited Annual Leave
• Private Medical Cover
• Retirement: We offer pension schemes to help you plan for and secure your future
• Life Assurance
• Parental Leave: We offer competitive parental leave schemes to ensure you are spending as much quality time with your new bundle of joy as possible
• Remote-first as an organisation, offering flexibility for you to work where you need to be most productive