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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 Sr. 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:

Develop, implement, and maintain global AML and Sanctions compliance policies, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements.
Establish and oversee governance structures, including compliance working group, management reporting, and escalation frameworks.
Lead the execution of enterprise AML and Sanctions risk assessment to identify, assess, and mitigate key compliance risks across different products.
Review and assess new products, services, and business initiatives for AML and Sanctions compliance risks, ensuring alignment with regulatory obligations.
Participate in projects related to changes to the AML governance or escalation framework including the design, implementation, and execution of controls to ensure process robustness and reliability and ensure comprehensive documentation is up to date.
Coordinate regulatory examinations, internal audits, and compliance testing programs to ensure program effectiveness and adherence to policies.
Manage the quarterly board reporting for AML and Sanctions compliance team.
Develop, enhance and manage the AML and Sanctions compliance training program in coordination with Global Training team and Visa University.
Implement a robust quality assurance framework to monitor the effectiveness of the compliance program and drive continuous improvement.
Manage the monthly reporting to BSA officer on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Key Risk Indicators (KRIs).
Prepare quarterly board reporting and ensure appropriate updates are included on Visa Core and regulated entities.
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 3 set days a week (determined by leadership/site), with a general guidepost of being in the office 50% or more of the time based on business needs.

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What You Should Know About Sr. Director, Global AML/ATF & Sanctions Compliance - Governance, Visa

At Visa in Foster City, we’re excited to welcome a Sr. Director, Global AML/ATF & Sanctions Compliance - Governance to our team! In this pivotal role, you'll lead the charge on our global anti-money laundering and anti-terrorist financing efforts, ensuring we're not just meeting but exceeding compliance standards. You'll be working under the Global AML and Sanctions Officer, overseeing the implementation and enhancement of our AML and Sanctions compliance policies. Your expertise will help shape a governance structure that includes compliance working groups and reporting mechanisms. Bringing your seasoned background in financial crimes compliance, you will coordinate regulatory examinations and internal audits to ensure our program is both robust and effective. This role isn't just about compliance; it’s about being a strategic thinker who can navigate the complexities of regulatory requirements while fostering a culture of continuous improvement in compliance training and quality assurance. As a hybrid employee, you'll enjoy the flexibility of working both remotely and in the office, with the expectation of being in the office 50% of the time to work collaboratively with our talented team. If you're ready to make a significant impact at Visa, we want to hear from you!

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What are the primary responsibilities of the Sr. Director, Global AML/ATF & Sanctions Compliance - Governance at Visa?

The Sr. Director, Global AML/ATF & Sanctions Compliance - Governance at Visa is responsible for leading and managing the company's AML and Sanctions compliance framework. This includes developing and implementing policies that align with regulatory requirements, overseeing governance structures and compliance working groups, conducting enterprise risk assessments, and managing quarterly board reporting. Moreover, the role involves coordinating regulatory examinations and ensuring comprehensive training programs are in place to maintain compliance across all services.