Head of Sanctions Screening Operations - Google
Chicago, IL
About the Job
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 10 years of experience in sanctions screening operations.
- 5 years of experience in a people management, supervision, or team leadership role.
Preferred qualifications:
- Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS) certification or similar certificate.
- Knowledge of global sanctions regulations (e.g., Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), European Union Compliance (EU), Upper Networking (UN), etc.) and their practical application.
- Ability to work on their own and as part of a team in a changing environment.
- Excellent investigative, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
- Excellent project management and organizational skills.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and people management skills.
About the job
The Google Compliance team makes sure that our business is always consistent with the current financial regulations. Comprised of multitaskers, this team balances Google's legal and compliance requirements with the dynamic needs of our users and the values of our company. As part of this team, you proactively identify pain points and gaps in existing policy frameworks and find innovative solutions. You develop efficient compliance systems and work with teams to implement these across the organization. You are thorough in all you do and see to it that as Google pursues our next big idea, we always have our bases covered.
The Payment's Compliance Operations mission is to protect Google and its users by implementing data-driven, efficient processes to action against financial crime, monetary abuse, and identity abuse. The team works to diligently screen transactions and customers against global sanctions lists, while promoting a culture of subjective improvement and innovation within the Sanctions Screening Operations team.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $156,000-$234,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of 5 sanctions screening analysts. Oversee the daily operations of a BPO with over 250 clerks responsible for sanctions screening activities.
- Ensure the effective execution of sanctions screening processes across all business lines and jurisdictions. Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify trends, areas for improvement, and potential risks. Implement and maintain quality control measures to ensure accuracy and completeness of sanctions screening results.
- Stay abreast of evolving sanctions regulations and industry best practices. Identify and assess potential sanctions risks and develop mitigation strategies.
- Drive subjective improvement initiatives to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of sanctions screening processes. Evaluate and implement new technologies and tools to automate and streamline operations.