Sanctions Due Diligence Specialist

About INTERACTIVE BROKERS!

This is a hybrid role (three days in the office/two days remote).

Interactive Brokers Group has been consistently at the forefront of trading innovation, starting with the invention of the first floor-based handheld computer in 1983. We pride ourselves on being primarily a technology company and challenging the status quo. We push boundaries to offer our clients the best trading platform with the most sophisticated features at the lowest cost. Interactive Brokers is regularly recognized as a leader in the financial services industry.

Interactive Brokers Group is searching for a Sanctions Due Diligence Specialist to manage sanctions-focused client due diligence, complex escalations from Sanctions Operations and other Compliance groups, and to track sanctions regulatory developments. This role will report to the Global Head of Sanctions Compliance and be part of the Global Program function within the team.

• Develop and maintain a Sanctions Specialized Due Diligence program to identify and review clients posing an elevated risk to the enterprise.
• Work with regional sanctions leads on sanctions risk posed by clients, securities products, or exchanges under their purview.
• Keep current with all applicable developments in US sanctions, and coordinate with regional sanctions leads for other sanctions regimes IBKR is subject to locally.
• Monitor U.S. Government signaling and other open sources to anticipate possible forthcoming sanctions so the organization can prepare.
• Coordinate with cross-functional groups to provide resolution for escalations and complex scenarios.
• Prepare training for targeted groups related to the impacts of regulatory developments.

• At least five years of experience in Sanctions Compliance, preferably at a large broker or financial institution with an international client base.
• Demonstrated ability to assess complex regulations, ownership structures, and business models related to sanctions risk and identify organizational impacts.
• Knowledge of sanctions red flags and evasion typologies
• Some experience in other sanctions regimes, such as the EU, UK, Canada, or Australia preferred.
• Outstanding oral and written communication, analytical, and project management skills.
• Bachelor's Degree is required, with coursework in political science, international relations, economics, or financial crime preferred.

• CGSS, CSS, CAMS or similar certification.
• One or more FINRA licenses, such as the Series 7 or 24 licenses, would be helpful.
• Self-motivated and able to handle tasks with minimal supervision.
• Superb analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent collaboration and communication (Verbal and written) skills
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills

This role's anticipated base salary range is $90,000 to $110,000 annually based on skills and experience. The offered salary is just part of the total compensation package. In addition to a competitive salary, the company offers both a discretionary cash bonus and stock award as well as a wide range of benefits, including health care, tuition reimbursement and much more.

• Competitive salary, annual performance-based bonus and stock grant
• Retirement plan 401(k) with 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 lunch allowance provided, 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