Senior Compliance Manager Sanctions Officer

Fidelity Investments • Jersey City, NJ

414d • $81,000 - $137,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Compliance Advisor, Global Sanctions, is responsible for identifying and addressing sanctions-related risks across various clients, transactions, and products. This role involves collaboration with Compliance, Legal, and Operations teams to ensure the firm's sanctions controls align with global regulatory standards, including OFAC, EU, UN, and other sanctions regimes.

Requirements

• 5-8 years of proven experience in sanctions compliance, anti-money laundering, financial crimes, or comparable experience at a financial institution, major consulting firm, regulatory agency, or law firm.
• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Knowledge of securities brokerage, asset management, digital assets, and other financial products.
• Deep understanding of global sanctions regulations risks (e.g., OFAC, EU, UN) and related risks.
• Experience with sanctions screening tools, e.g., World-Check, Dow Jones.
• Demonstrated analytical skills, resourcefulness, problem-solving abilities, and attention to detail.
• Proven experience working collaboratively across business functions including compliance, operations, risk, and legal teams.
• Impactful communicator with excellent written and oral skills, including the ability to communicate clearly and concisely at varying levels of the organization.
• High-energy and ability to simultaneously identify, prioritize, and address multiple issues and quickly respond to shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Certifications such as CAMS or CSS (Certified Sanctions Specialist) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic guidance on sophisticated sanctions risks presented by various products and services, including digital assets and investment management activities.
• Develop OFAC compliance programs, policies, and procedures in collaboration with Fidelity businesses.
• Conduct reviews and investigations of transactions, clients, and digital assets to ensure adherence to sanctions policies and procedures.
• Screen transactions, including digital assets, against global sanctions lists including OFAC, UN, EU, and other relevant authorities.
• Research, analyze, and interpret evolving sanctions regulations, offering experienced advice on compliance strategies.
• Prepare detailed reports for management and regulatory bodies on sanctions compliance trends and risks.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health care coverage and emotional well-being support.
• Market-leading retirement.
• Generous paid time off and parental leave.
• Charitable giving employee match program.
• Educational assistance including student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, and learning resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees