Senior Manager – Sanctions Compliance

Mashreq

. Lead the governance and oversight function within the Sanctions and FI Compliance department .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timePakistanSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in compliance governance frameworks, regulatory reporting, and risk management within financial services, while effectively leading oversight programs and managing stakeholder relationships.

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Compliance Governance FrameworksRegulatory ReportingRisk ManagementStakeholder ManagementData Analytics Tools

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Hard Skills

Compliance OversightControl TestingRisk AssessmentsPolicy DevelopmentQuality Control ReviewsGovernance PrinciplesThematic ReviewsCompliance MetricsAudit Findings ManagementGovernance Challenges Analysis

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationAnalytical SkillsStrategic MindsetAttention to DetailInfluencing Skills

Tools & Technologies

Governance Technology PlatformsData Analytics Tools

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesSanctions ComplianceRegulatory FrameworksCompliance ControlsInternal Compliance Reporting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the governance and oversight function within the Sanctions and FI Compliance department
Oversee and maintain the compliance governance framework
Lead enterprise-wide compliance oversight programs, including thematic reviews, control testing, and risk assessments
Monitor compliance controls and escalate material issues
Ensure follow-up and closure of compliance gaps and audit findings
Oversee regulatory and internal compliance reporting
Develop dashboards and metrics to track compliance performance and emerging risks
Manage compliance-related committees, including agendas, materials, minutes, and action tracking
Lead quality control reviews and testing across Sanctions and FI Compliance
Identify control gaps and drive remediation
Oversee the lifecycle of compliance policies and lead policy awareness and training initiatives
Act as a strategic partner to business units, control functions, and senior leadership
Liaise with internal audit, legal, and risk teams
Serve as a key contact for regulatory inquiries and inspections
Analyze governance challenges, propose structured solutions, and implement mitigation strategies
Support process restructuring, outsourcing, and system development while maintaining robust compliance controls
Make decisions on governance and oversight matters within defined thresholds and recommend framework enhancements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
Minimum 10 years of experience in compliance, governance, or risk management within financial services
Demonstratable experience with global or regional oversight responsibilities
Proven experience in managing compliance governance frameworks and regulatory reporting
Strong understanding of global regulatory frameworks and governance principles
Excellent communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills
Strategic mindset with attention to detail and execution discipline
High integrity, sound judgment, and ability to influence at senior levels
Familiarity with governance technology platforms and data analytics tools is a plus