Vice President, Compliance Officer - Anti-Financial Crime

About the position

The Vice President will be a key member of the Anti-Financial Crime Compliance team within the Legal and Compliance Department at PIMCO, located in either Newport Beach, CA or New York, NY. This role is pivotal in facilitating PIMCO’s Anti-Financial Crimes (AFC) compliance program, with a primary focus on overseeing and implementing the global sanctions compliance program. The Vice President will work closely with the Global Anti-Financial Crimes Compliance Officer and collaborate with various teams across the organization. PIMCO’s Legal & Compliance department consists of over 200 professionals globally, working collaboratively to address legal and compliance issues across regions. The Vice President will be expected to navigate a dynamic environment and engage effectively with colleagues at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and implement PIMCO’s global sanctions compliance program
• Collaborate with the Global Anti-Financial Crimes Compliance Officer in connection with ongoing evolution of AFC compliance framework in light of regulatory change
• Assist in the oversight of PIMCO’s service providers to ensure compliance with sanctions regulations
• Respond to escalations from business units and other members of the Legal & Compliance team
• Support the implementation of new AML rules, particularly in relation to sanctions compliance
• Engage in industry advocacy on sanctions-related topics
• Manage or assist with ad hoc projects as needed
• Build and maintain strong internal relationships with the Legal & Compliance team and other functional areas
• Interact with teams and individuals across various levels of seniority in a fast-paced environment

Requirements

• An undergraduate degree is required
• Minimum of five years of experience in economic sanctions at a large and diverse financial institution, federal regulator, or global law firm
• Proven ability to execute global projects and initiatives in a focused and tactical manner
• Experience thriving in a challenging, fast-paced, and professional environment
• Strong sense of integrity, consistently aligning with PIMCO’s values and ethical principles
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Legal degree preferred

Benefits

• Base salary is the fixed component of compensation that is determined by core job responsibilities, relevant experience, internal level, and market factors
• Discretionary bonus is used to award performance and therefore is determined by company, business, team, and individual performance