Head of FCC and Sanctions Testing

Hamlyn Williams is partnered with a Banking Institution looking to hire a Head of AML/ Sanctions Testing.

This is a New York City based role, looking for those able to work on-site for 3 days per-week. If you are unable to do this please do not apply.

What you will be doing:

• Managing multiple testing activities across the Americas, sitting in the second line of defense. You will assume full responsibility for the AML/Sacntions Compliance Testing team.
• You will design and implementation of a risk-based regulatory compliance monitoring & testing framework to provide independent, risk-based monitoring and testing of our clients Compliance programs.
• Producing the annual Monitoring and Testing plan, ensuring coverage for existing and new regulations, alterations to existing regualtions and any audit or exam finding.
• Identify, assess, effectively challenge and oversee the satisfactory resolution of issues, including ensuring adequate management remediation plans and validation.
• Partner with program owners, subject matter experts and all relevant stakeholders to understand requirements (e.g. laws, regulations, guidelines, policies) of compliance, enterprise programs and products.
• Lead a team of four Director/ VPs.

What you require:

• 10 years relevant experience in Compliance, AML or Sanctions.
• Prior managerial experience, ideally 4 years.
• Solid understanding of the US AML/ Sanctions regulatory framework.
• Strong communication, planning and project management skills.
• Excellent ability to investigate, analyze, and interpret data as well as state and federal regulations.
• Experience and comfort working in an ever-changing industry and the flexibility to quickly react to changing demands.