Director, Sanctions Program Owner and Advisor
About the role
Shape a brighter financial future with us. Together with our members, we’re changing the way people think about and interact with personal finance. We’re a next-generation financial services company and national bank using innovative, mobile-first technology to help our millions of members reach their goals. The industry is going through an unprecedented transformation, and we’re at the forefront. We’re proud to come to work every day knowing that what we do has a direct impact on people’s lives, with our core values guiding us every step of the way. Join us to invest in yourself, your career, and the financial world.
As SoFi continues its expansion into digital assets and cutting-edge financial technology, you will play a critical role in ensuring our sanctions compliance program keeps pace. You will oversee the strategy, establishment, and ongoing direction of our Enterprise Sanctions Program. You will support the business in identifying, mitigating, and managing risks related to global sanctions (OFAC, UN, MX, HK, EU, UK), while ensuring the enterprise meets evolving regulatory expectations. We are seeking a Principal Advisor to develop, refine, and lead the Global Sanctions Compliance function across all lines of business, jurisdictions, and operational units. The ideal candidate brings senior-level experience in a government agency, combined with leadership experience at a Tier-1 global financial institution.
Responsibilities
- Be accountable as the Sanctions Program Leader.
- Act as Sanctions subject matter expert for the SoFi Enterprise, advising Compliance, product managers, engineers, and SoFi’s business units.
- Continuously engage with leaders in the AML department and across SoFi’s cross-functional leadership within the