Headquarters: Fully Remote Job
URL: http://evergreentechnologies.com
Job Title: Senior Manager / Lead – Sanctions & Financial Crime Risk Management (FCRM)
Work Location: Remote (PST working hours)
Engagement Type: Contract (11 Months)
Job Overview
We are seeking a senior-level Financial Crime Risk Management (FCRM) professional with deep expertise in Sanctions governance, controls, QA, and regulatory remediation. This role will lead enterprise-wide sanctions initiatives, ensuring regulatory readiness, control effectiveness, and consistent execution across business units.
The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership, regulatory knowledge, and the ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into practical, executable solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Global Sanctions Governance
Build and maintain a comprehensive inventory of sanctions-related processes and controls across the organization.
Develop a regulator-ready, end-to-end process map documenting how sanctions compliance is managed enterprise-wide.
Policies, Procedures & Training
Create, update, and maintain sanctions-related policies, procedures, and training materials.
Ensure documentation is complete, interconnected, and aligned with regulatory expectations.
Quality Assurance (QA) Program
Design and implement quality assurance frameworks for sanctions case handling and decision-making.
Establish clear decision standards to ensure consistent, defensible outcomes.
Monitor QA results and drive continuous improvement.
Geo-Blocking & Control Frameworks
Document, assess, and enhance geo-blocking controls used to restrict location-based transactions.
Ensure controls operate effectively across all business lines and comply with regulatory standards.
Regulatory Remediation & Execution
Analyze regulatory findings and issues to identify overlaps and root causes.
Translate regulatory requirements into actionable execution plans.
Track remediation progress using defined KPIs and milestones.
Validate that control enhancements fully address regulatory expectations.
Reporting & Stakeholder Engagement
Prepare weekly, monthly, and ad-hoc status reports for senior leadership.
Maintain clear documentation and evidence repositories to support audits and regulatory reviews.
Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure alignment and timely delivery.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent professional experience).
Preferred Qualifications
10–15+ years of experience in Financial Crime Risk Management, Sanctions, and Risk & Compliance.
Strong knowledge of global regulatory bodies and standards, including FinCEN, FATF, and FCA.
Proven experience leading sanctions governance, QA programs, and regulatory remediation initiatives.
Ability to manage multiple complex workstreams in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences.
Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively within cross-functional teams.
