Global Head of Sanctions

Interactive Brokers Group is searching for a Global Head of Sanctions to manage its global Sanctions program across all its affiliates. The Global Head of Sanctions should have experience directing and operating high-functioning teams in multiple international regulatory environments. This role will report directly to the Group Deputy Chief Regulatory Officer.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a Global Sanctions program to ensure compliance with sanction obligations across our global affiliates.
• Keep up to date with all applicable sanctions against individuals, entities, countries and trading products and confirm that all are covered in the firm’s sanction programs.
• Maintain or develop external contacts among industry peer groups to help us stay in line with industry best practices.
• Manage or assist risk assessments to identify sanctions risks related to new products and services.
• Establish and maintain a robust inventory of sanctions compliance controls, operational metrics, and regulatory reporting.
• Coordinate with different business units (e.g., Programming, Legal, Client Service) to resolve escalations and complex scenarios.
• Coordinate the firm’s responses to sanctions-related internal and external audits and examinations.
• Partner with the Legal Department to respond to regulatory requests related to sanctions, such as subpoenas and voluntary self-disclosures.

Basic Qualifications

• Ten-plus years of experience in Sanctions compliance, preferably at a large broker or financial institution with an international client base or as legal counsel for a Sanctions regulator (e.g., OFAC) or international law firm specializing in Sanctions matters.
• Five-plus years of management experience.
• Expertise in global sanctions regimes, including the US, EU, UK, Canada, and/or countries in the Asia Pacific region.
• Outstanding leadership, communication, analytical, and project management skills. Detail oriented.
• Ability to develop compliance solutions that satisfy relevant regulations while executing sound business judgment.
• A high degree of comfort with technology and a functional understanding of how technology can be applied to business and regulatory solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Juris Doctor strongly preferred.
• Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) or similar certification.
• One or more FINRA licenses, such as the Series 7 or 24 licenses, would be helpful.

Company Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salary, annual performance-based bonus and stock grant
• Retirement plan 401(k) with a competitive company match
• Excellent health and welfare benefits, including medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Wellness screenings and assessments, health coaches and counseling services through an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid time off and a generous parental leave policy
• Daily company paid lunch and a fully stocked kitchen with healthy options for breakfast and snack
• Corporate events, including team outings, dinners, volunteer activities and company sports teams
• Education reimbursement and learning opportunities
• Modern offices with multi-monitor setups