Senior Director, Head of Sanctions Advisory

We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Senior Director, Head of Sanctions Advisory to join our Risk & Compliance team. This role is located in New York City or Washington, DC In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways: Lead the sanctions advisory function and provide credible, timely, and risk-based guidance on sanctions-related matters across the organization. Advise business, legal, compliance, and risk stakeholders on the interpretation and application of applicable sanctions laws, regulations, internal policies and procedures, and control design and execution. Review and escalate complex sanctions issues, including customer, transaction, product, and geographic risk matters. Support the design, enhancement, and implementation of sanctions controls, frameworks, and governance processes. Partner with key stakeholders to assess emerging sanctions risks and regulatory developments and recommend appropriate actions. Provide thought leadership on sanctions matters, including regulatory change management and industry best practices. Assist with internal reviews, audits, regulatory examinations, and remediation efforts related to sanctions compliance. Contribute to policy and procedure development to ensure alignment with legal and regulatory expectations. Support training and awareness initiatives to strengthen sanctions knowledge and compliance culture across the organization. Manage and develop a team, as applicable, while fostering collaboration and high professional standards. To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following: Minimum 5 years of experience in a sanction’s advisory capacity. 12+ years of relevant experience preferred in government, a financial institution, or another corporate legal or compliance function. Strong knowledge of sanctions laws, regulations, and regulatory expectations, including experience interpreting and applying them in practice. Demonstrated ability to assess complex issues and provide clear, practical, risk-based advice. Experience working with senior stakeholders across legal, compliance, risk, and business functions. Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills Strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment. Preferred experience leading or supporting sanctions governance, policy, or control framework initiatives. Preferred familiarity with global sanctions regimes and cross-border compliance considerations. Preferred prior people management or team leadership experience. Preferred Juris Doctor, advanced degree, or relevant compliance/legal certification is a plus.