Sr. Director, AML and Sanctions Program Governance

Company Description

Visa is a world leader in digital payments, facilitating more than 215 billion payments transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories each year. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses and economies to thrive.

When you join Visa, you join a culture of purpose and belonging – where your growth is priority, your identity is embraced, and the work you do matters. We believe that economies that include everyone everywhere, uplift everyone everywhere. Your work will have a direct impact on billions of people around the world – helping unlock financial access to enable the future of money movement.

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Job Description

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

We are seeking a seasoned financial crimes compliance professional to lead the Global AML & Sanctions governance and program management function. The Senior Director will report to the Global AML and Sanctions Officer.  The role includes the ownership, oversight, and ongoing enhancement of a variety of program functions including but not limited to Policy & Procedure administration, Governance & Reporting, Risk Assessments, New Business Initiative Assessments, Audit and Exam engagement, Training, and Quality Assurance.   The ideal candidate should be a strategic thinker with strong communication skills and a track record for successfully designing, implementing, and monitoring financial crimes compliance program frameworks in line with industry best practices.

This is a hybrid position. Hybrid employees can alternate time between both remote and office. Employees in hybrid roles are expected to work from the office two days a week, Wednesday and Thursday with a general guidepost of being in the office 50% of the time based on business needs.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications
• 12 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or at least 10 years of work experience with an Advanced degree (e.g. Masters/MBA /JD/MD), or a minimum of 5 years of work experience with a PhD
 

Preferred Qualifications

• 15 or more years of experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or 12 years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, or MD), PhD with 9+ years of experience
• At least 10 years of experience working in an AML/ATF and sanctions program environment at a Financial Institution, experience in Card and payments industry a plus, but not essential
• Strong understanding of relevant BSA/AML and sanctions requirements and industry best practices, related industry certifications a plus
• Experience designing, implementing, and governing AML & sanctions related program frameworks
• Strong communication skills with an ability to explain complex compliance, business, and technical concepts to broad audiences in an approachable way
• Strong writing skills and policy administration background
• Strategic thinker with strong operational and execution-focused perspective or experience
• Experience leading and collaborating across Global and Regional structures in dynamic, matrixed and time sensitive business environments
• Experience interacting directly with regulators, both in the U.S. and internationally
• Strong attention to detail and ability to collaborate, lead and execute across multiple initiatives leveraging cross-functional teams
• Passion for payments and creating new solutions

• Fast learner and critical thinker, ability to interpret rules and policies and clearly articulate applicability to programs
• Ability to perform under pressure and capable of working collaboratively with employees throughout the company

Additional Information

Visa has adopted a COVID-19 vaccination policy to safeguard the health and well-being of our employees and visitors. As a condition of employment, all employees based in the U.S. are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, unless a reasonable accommodation is approved or as otherwise required by law.

Work Hours: Varies upon the needs of the department.

Travel Requirements: This position requires travel 5-10% of the time.

Mental/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.

Visa is an EEO Emplo