Program Manager – Sanctions Compliance

Remitly

. Serve as a subject matter and program expert within the Sanctions Compliance Program .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeArlington • Virginia • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $136,000 - $170,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Sanctions Compliance, including the management of sanctions policies, regulatory requirements, and complex remediation projects. Proficient in executive communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and governance.

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Sanctions Compliance ExpertiseOFAC MasteryRegulatory AnalysisProject ManagementCAMS or CGSS Certification

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Hard Skills

Sanctions Policy ManagementRegulatory ComplianceEvidence CollectionRemediation PlanningControls TestingTechnical Specification TranslationKPI/KRI ManagementAudit Trail MaintenanceSanctions Issues Register ManagementCross-Functional Project Leadership

Soft Skills

Executive-Caliber CommunicationIndependent Decision-MakingProblem-SolvingCollaborationAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

Project Tracking ToolsGovernance Reporting Infrastructure

Certifications & Qualifications

CAMSCGSS

Industry Keywords

Sanctions Compliance ProgramGlobal Sanctions RegimesEMEAAPACRegulatory InquiriesInternal AuditControls LibrarySanctions TrainingRegulatory DevelopmentsScreening Architecture

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a subject matter and program expert within the Sanctions Compliance Program
Act as a subject matter authority and primary escalation point for sanctions queries across global teams
Translate program strategy into structured workplans with milestones and owners
Prepare executive-facing briefing materials for senior leadership, the board, banking partners, and regulators
Stand in for the Global Head of Sanctions in working-level meetings
Own corrective actions from regulatory inquiries, audits, and self-identified gaps through closure
Lead complex remediation projects and maintain audit trails
Maintain the sanctions issues register and escalate aging items
Liaise with Controls Testing and Internal Audit, owning evidence collection and exam-readiness
Track findings through closure and identify systemic program-level gaps
Adjudicate escalated sanctions alerts against OFAC, UN, EU, UK, and other applicable lists
Own the sanctions policy lifecycle and provide requirements for Operations SOPs
Review and approve sanctions training content and lead company-wide training refreshes
Draft sanctions control intake requests and translate regulatory requirements into technical specifications
Identify control requirements arising from new products, corridor expansions, and regulatory developments
Maintain the sanctions controls library
Lead execution of the annual Sanctions RCSA
Manage KPIs/KRIs and produce governance reporting for MBR, board-level deliverables, and banking partners
Monitor sanctions regulatory developments and provide intelligence briefings
Assess implications of new regulations, general licenses, and enforcement actions for screening architecture and controls
Serve as the internal resource on sanctions matters

Requirements

What you’ll need

4-6 years in sanctions compliance at a financial institution, MSB, regulatory body, or consulting firm
Recognized mastery of OFAC's sanctions programs
Knowledge of global sanctions regimes across main markets in EMEA and APAC
Ability to independently issue well-reasoned, documented dispositions on novel or time-sensitive fact patterns without direct supervision
Proven track record leading complex, cross-functional remediation from inception to closure against tight deadlines
Executive-caliber written communication, including control language, policy documents, regulatory analyses, and board or regulator-ready materials
Experience with controls testing, internal audit, or regulatory examiners, including evidence production and remediation planning
Proficiency with project tracking tools and multi-workstream governance infrastructure
Preferred CAMS or CGSS certification
Experience translating compliance requirements into technical control specs with engineering or product teams
Ability to work onsite Tuesday through Thursday each week under the company's hybrid-work expectations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible paid time off
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401k plan with company matching
Paid parental, medical, military and family care leave
Mental Health & Family Forming Benefits
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Continuing education
Equity as part of the total compensation plan