FinCrime Risk Manager (Sanctions)

About RevolutPeople deserve more from their money. More visibility, more control, and more freedom. Since 2015, Revolut has been on a mission to deliver just that. Our powerhouse of products — including spending, saving, investing, exchanging, travelling, and more — help our 70+ million customers get more from their money every day.As we continue our lightning-fast growth, 2 things are essential to our success: our people and our culture. In recognition of our outstanding employee experience, we've been certified as a Great Place to Work™. So far, we have 13,000+ people working around the world, from our offices and remotely, to help us achieve our mission. And we're looking for more brilliant people. People who love building great products, redefining success, and turning the complexity of a chaotic world into the simplicity of a beautiful solution.About The RoleOur Financial Crime team blends regulatory expertise with data-driven thinking to make sure our products meet legal and policy requirements and deliver real value to customers. In a fast-moving, digital environment, they stay one step ahead by finding smart, scalable ways to prevent financial crime.We’re looking for an experienced, data-driven FinCrime Risk Manager with a robust background in banking sanctions, covering both retail and business.You’ll enhance our sanctions risk management for effectiveness and efficiency, and drive projects from conception to implementation.Up to shape what's next in finance? Let’s get in touch.What You'll Be DoingOverseeing the design, implementation, and maintenance of the sanctions compliance programmeEnsuring all business activities comply with international sanctions regulations (OFAC, UN, EU, etc.)Managing and responding to sanctions-related alerts and investigations, ensuring timely and accurate reporting to relevant authoritiesSupervising the development and enhancement of screening systems to detect and prevent sanctioned activityEnsuring the effectiveness of customer, transaction, and third‑party screening processesOverseeing the implementation and optimisation screening tools and technologies to improve efficiency and accuracyEnsuring staff is adequately trained on sanctions and screening policies and proceduresIdentifying and assessing sanctions and screening risks, implementing appropriate risk mitigation strategies, and reporting findings to senior managementConducting regular risk assessments and thematic reviews to ensure compliance with regulatory standardsMonitoring regulatory changes, ensuring timely implementation of new requirementsRepresenting the company in external audits and regulatory inspectionsWhat You'll NeedExperience in financial crime, working in either consultancy or financial institutions in sanctions financial crime compliance (FCC) and risk managementExcellent knowledge of global requirements for sanctions controlsExperience performing detailed sanctions and financial crime risk assessments, and assessing, designing, and testing controlsA good understanding of both traditional and innovative financial services products (crypto, buy-now-pay later, etc.) and associated financial crime risksProficiency in performing detailed and efficient research of regulatory requirements, industry guidance, and case studies in relation to new markets or productsAn understanding of industry-wide financial crime practices and trendsSolid analytical, critical thinking, and decision-making skillsTo be highly organised with a structured working styleImpressive report writing and presentation skillsExcellent stakeholder management skillsFluency in English with impeccable communication skillsBuilding a global financial super app isn’t enough. Our Revoluters are a priority, and that’s why in 2021 we launched our inaugural D&I Framework, designed to help us thrive and grow everyday. We're not just doing this because it's the right thing to do. We’re doing it because we know that seeking out diverse talent and creating an inclusive workplace is the way to create exceptional, innovative products and services for our customers. That’s why we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences to join this multicultural, hard‑working team.Important notice for candidatesOnly apply through official Revolut channels. We don’t use any third-party services or platforms for our recruitment.Always double-check the emails you receive. Make sure all communications are being done through official Revolut emails, with an @revolut.com domain.We won't ask for payment or personal financial information during the hiring process. If anyone does ask you for this, it’s a scam. Report it immediately.By submitting this application, I confirm that all the information given by me in this application for employment and any additional documents attached hereto are true to the best of my knowledge and that I have not willfully suppressed any material fact. I confirm I have disclosed if applicable any previous