Director, Global Financial Crimes Compliance Advisory and Export Control

Responsibilities

• Provide second line of defense regulatory advice and execution oversight across sanctions, export controls, AML, and anti-bribery/anti-corruption (ABC) compliance topics.
• Design and translate complex financial crimes compliance standards into practical, scalable solutions for global divisions.
• Act as a key advisor for New Product Approval (NPA) and strategic growth initiatives, ensuring compliance requirements are embedded into new solutions and geographic expansions.
• Partner with Product, Technology, Legal, Risk, and Operations to ensure compliance controls and workflows are integrated into design.
• Advise on high-risk topics including restricted party risk, jurisdictional risk, and cross-border operating considerations.
• Lead cross-functional working groups to resolve complex issues and ensure consistent execution across global regions.

Requirements

• 10+ years of financial crimes compliance experience in a highly regulated, global organization.
• Deep expertise in sanctions compliance and the ability to advise on complex, ambiguous scenarios.
• Subject matter expertise in regulations from OFAC, UK OFSI, and the European Union.
• Practical advisory capability across export controls, AML, and ABC.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and negotiate with senior leaders.
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills for creating executive-level reporting and metrics.
• Proven ability to prioritize and execute multiple complex initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience working within both U.S. and non-U.S. financial institutions with global responsibility.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; advanced degree strongly preferred.
• Industry-related certifications such as ICA, ACAMS, or ACSCA.
• Proven project management skills.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness coverage designed for mind and body.
• Generous flexible downtime and time off.
• Continuous learning resources and career development opportunities.
• Retirement planning and competitive pay.
• Family-friendly perks and financial wellness programs.

About the Company

S&P Global delivers Essential Intelligence® that shapes decision making. We provide the world’s leading organizations with the right data, connected technologies, and expertise they need to move ahead and solve complex challenges in a changing economic landscape.