Sanctions Payments Manager

About the role

The Sanctions Payments Manager oversees the review and release of payments in line with sanctions and financial crime regulations, ensuring compliance while minimizing disruption to payment processing.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in finance, law, business, or a related field

• 5 or more years of experience in payments operations, sanctions, or financial crime compliance

• In-depth knowledge of sanctions regulations such as OFAC, EU, and UN regimes

• Experience with sanctions screening tools and payment messaging standards

• Strong decision-making skills and ability to handle high-pressure situations

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

1. 1

   Review and disposition payments flagged by sanctions screening systems

2. 2

   Investigate potential sanctions matches and escalate true hits to compliance

3. 3

   Ensure timely release or rejection of payments in accordance with regulatory requirements

4. 4

   Maintain and update sanctions screening procedures and reference data

5. 5

   Provide guidance and training to operations staff on sanctions policies

6. 6

   Prepare metrics and reports on screening volumes, outcomes, and emerging trends