Senior Director – Global AML/CTF & Sanctions Compliance

  • Full-time
  • Job Family Group: Legal

Company Description

As the world's leader in digital payments technology, Visa's mission is to connect the world through the most creative, reliable and secure payment network - enabling individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive. Our advanced global processing network, VisaNet, provides secure and reliable payments around the world, and is capable of handling more than 65,000 transaction messages a second. The company's dedication to innovation drives the rapid growth of connected commerce on any device, and fuels the dream of a cashless future for everyone, everywhere. As the world moves from analog to digital, Visa is applying our brand, products, people, network and scale to reshape the future of commerce.

At Visa, your individuality fits right in. Working here gives you an opportunity to impact the world, invest in your career growth, and be part of an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are a global team of disruptors, trailblazers, innovators and risk-takers who are helping drive economic growth in even the most remote parts of the world, creatively moving the industry forward, and doing meaningful work that brings financial literacy and digital commerce to millions of unbanked and underserved consumers.

You're an Individual. We're the team for you. Together, let's transform the way the world pays.

 

Job Description

As a global payment system, Visa maintains a global anti-money laundering / anti-terrorist financing (AML/ATF) and sanctions program established under formalized policies and procedures.

In this role, the Senior Director will be a key member of the Global AML & Sanctions leadership team and lead the critical function of establishing and overseeing the AML & sanctions risk framework and strategic compliance program initiatives globally. This charter is inclusive of continuing to develop the relevant AML and sanctions policy standards, the Program’s Risk Based Approach, engagement models, establishing communications content and cadence, and providing strategic guidance to global and regional efforts. The role-holder should be able to engage with credibility and authority with clients and regulators and communicate clearly. The ideal candidate should be able to work independently towards an agreed strategy and results and be effective in a dynamic, matrixed environment under demanding timelines.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

  • 15-18 years of experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or
  • 12 years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD or PhD)
  • 10 years of implementing AML/ATF, Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), USA PATRIOT Act, and OFAC programs at an MSB or Bank FI; in the payments industry a plus (but not essential)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience designing and managing AML & Sanctions related product features and development
  • Ability to effective collaborate and influence to lead cross-functional teams
  • Multi-national experience and perspective would be a strong plus
  • Fast learner and critical thinker, ability to interpret rules and policies and clearly articulate applicability to programs
  • Strong communication skills (verbal and visual) with an ability to explain complex compliance, business and technical concepts to broad audiences in an approachable way
  • Strong knowledge of BSA/AML laws, regulations, and FFIEC guidelines
  • Ability to perform under pressure and capable of working collaboratively with employees throughout the company
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects/ initiatives to conclusion through multi-functional teams
  • Passion for payments and creating new solutions
  • Visa or card industry knowledge would be an asset

Additional Information

Physical Requirements

This position will be performed in an office setting.  The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers, reach with hands and arms, and bend or lift up to 25 pounds.

Visa will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.

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