Director, Global Sanctions & Export Controls
ADP
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ADP is hiring a Director, Global Sanctions & Export Controls.+ _Are you a sanctions and export controls expert with a track record of building robust, globally scalable compliance frameworks within a financial services, fintech, payments, or SaaS environment?_+ _Are you looking to join a dynamic, inclusive team environment with a culture of collaboration and belonging?_Well, this may be the role for you.As Director, Global Sanctions & Export Controls, within ADP's Global Financial Crimes Compliance (FCC) function, you will be responsible for enhancing and maintaining an innovative and sustainable global sanctions and export controls compliance program. Reporting to the Senior Director, AML, Sanctions & Export Controls, you will provide subject matter expertise and collaborate with Compliance leaders, Legal, Operations, and Business stakeholders across ADP products and functions to develop and maintain a framework of internal controls.In addition to providing enterprise-wide guidance and compliance program oversight, your responsibilities will include governance, risk and control assessments, policies and procedures, analysis of key risk metrics and indicators, escalations, oversight of monitoring tools, reporting, and training development. You will ensure effective compliance with applicable sanctions and export control laws and regulations including U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctions programs and lists, Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) regulations, the UK Sanctions List, Canada Special Economic Measures Act (SEMA) sanctions, EU, China, and Australia sanctions.Like what you see?
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What you'll do:
Here's what you can expect on a typical day:+ Oversee ADP's global sanctions and export controls compliance program and provide subject matter expertise on global sanctions requirements, regulatory expectations, and industry practices+ Continually assess the risks associated with a complex portfolio of clients and products across ADP entities and jurisdictions+ Monitor updates to regulatory requirements, laws, and industry practices to ensure the compliance program incorporates evolving requirements and expectations+ Drive consistency in global compliance initiatives and collaborate with AML Officers to identify local requirements+ Oversee implementation and execution of key compliance controls+ Partner with internal legal stakeholders and external counsel+ Act as a liaison with regulators and internal audit regarding sanctions matters+ Serve as an escalation point by providing guidance on high-priority investigations and regulatory reporting, including SARs and VSDs+ Analyze key risk metrics and track necessary KPIs/KRIs to support strategic initiatives+ In coordination with the Senior Director, AML, Sanctions & Export Controls, prepare periodic reports for senior management and the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors regarding sanctions and export controls program compliance+ Collaborate with operations teams to ensure controls are implemented and operationalized in accordance with policies and procedures+ Advise on sanctions screening methodologies, tuning and logic, list management, vendors, and tools+ Partner with technology, development, and analytics teams to identify compliance solutions and efficiencies, advise on system requirements, and provide guidance as solutions are implemented+ Identify sanctions and export controls AI use cases, collaborate with various stakeholders on AI pilots, and participate in AI-related trainings+ Provide sanctions subject matter expertise in product development and acquisitions+ Develop and oversee enterprise-wide general training and targeted trainings, including identifying training needs and opportunities
Experience. You have 10+ years of experience in relevant skills gained and developed in the same or similar role.
TO SUCCEED IN THIS ROLE:+ Demonstrated experience building and leading end-to-end, risk-based sanctions and export controls compliance programs, including policy and procedure development, risk assessment, operational processes, and ongoing program monitoring within a global organization+ Enterprise-level experience in financial services, fintech, payments, or SaaS where risk centers on software, services, and money movement rather than physical goods or supply chain+ OFAC sanctions expertise, including SDN list screening and OFAC licensing processes+ Multi-jurisdictional sanctions knowledge including OFAC, UK, EU, China, Australia, and Canada+ Experience defining and translating compliance requirements for sanctions screening tools and automated compliance technology, effectively communicating those requirements to system owners and technology teams, and working collaboratively with them to configure, maintain, and update those tools as requirements evolve.+ Adept at managing sanctions and AML list management vendors, including evaluating vendor data quality, ensuring delivered information meets business screening requirements, and identifying and resolving downstream operational impacts of vendor processes+ Proven track record of building KPI and KRI frameworks to monitor compliance program performance, identify emerging risks, and inform data-driven decision-making+ Experience interacting with legal counsel, law enforcement, regulators (including OFAC, FinCEN, BIS), and examiners on sanctions/export controls issues+ Experience leading and influencing cross-functional stakeholders including Legal, Product, Technology, and Finance to drive compliance outcomes across functions, levels, and jurisdictions+ Demonstrated ability to translate regulatory risk into business language for senior leaders, with excellent written and verbal communication skills+ Strong presentation skills with the ability to develop and deliver clear, compelling materials for diverse audiences, including senior leadership and external stakeholders, with demonstrated proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel+ You'll have a bachelor's degree or equivalentFor additional comfortability in the role:+ Master's degree or Juris Doctor+ BIS/Export Administration Regulations (EAR) experience+ Familiarity with AML/CFT frameworks including BSA and FinCEN requirements+ CAMS or CGSS certifications
YOU'LL LOVE WORKING HERE BECAUSE YOU CAN:+
Have courageous team collaboration. Courage comes from how associates are willing to have difficult conversations, speak up, be an owner, and challenge one another's ideas to net out the best solution.+
Deliver at epic scale. We deliver real user outcomes using strong judgment and good instincts. We're obsessed with the art of achieving simplicity with a focus on client happiness and productivity.+
Be surrounded by curious learners. We align ourselves with other smart people in an environment where we grow and elevate one another to the next level. We encourage our associates to listen, stay agile, and learn from mistakes.+
Act like an owner & doer. Mission-driven and committed to leading change, you will be encouraged to take on any challenge and solve complex problems. No tasks are beneath or too great for us. We are hands-on and willing to master our craft.+
Give back to others. Always do the right thing for our clients and our community and humbly give back to the community where we live and work. Support our associates in times of need through ADP's Philanthropic Foundation.+
Join a company committed to equality and equity. Our goal is to impact lasting change through our actions.What are you waiting for?
Apply today!Find out why people come to ADP and why they stay: https://youtu.be/ODb8lxBrxrY(ADA version: https://youtu.be/IQjUCA8SOoA )\#LI-JR3\#LI-HYBRIDBase salary offers for this position may vary based on factors such as location, skills, and relevant experience. Some positions may include additional compensation in the form of bonus, equity or commissions. We offer the following benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Matched Retirement Savings, Wellness Program, Short-and Long-Term Disability, Charitable Contribution Match, Holidays, Personal Days & Vacation, Paid Volunteer Time Off, and more. The compensation for this role is $0.00
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Actual compensation will not be less than the applicable minimum wage or minimum exempt salary requirement under federal, state and local laws.A little about ADP:
We are a comprehensive global provider of cloud-based human capital management (HCM) solutions that unite HR, payroll, talent, time, tax and benefits administration and a leader in business outsourcing services, analytics, and compliance expertise. We believe our people make all the difference in cultivating a down-to-earth culture that embraces our core values, welcomes ideas, encourages innovation, and values belonging. We've received recognition for our work by many esteemed organizations, learn more at ADP Awards and Recognition (https://www.adp.com/about-adp/awards-and-recognition.aspx) .Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at ADP:
ADP is committed to an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace, and is further committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristic including: race, color, genetic information, creed, national origin, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lawful alien status, ancestry, age, marital status, protected veteran status or disability. Hiring decisions are based upon ADP's operating needs, and applicant merit including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, ability, availability, cooperation, and job performance.Ethics at ADP:** ADP has a long, proud history of conducting business with the highest ethical standards and full compliance with all applicable laws. We also expect our people to uphold our values with the highest level of integrity and behave in a manner that fosters an honest and respectful workplace. Click https://jobs.adp.com/life-at-adp/ to learn more about ADP's culture and our full set of values.
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