Vice President, Sanctions Risk Stewardship

The Company is seeking a Vice President, Sanctions Risk Stewardship to lead a team of financial crime professionals and provide independent second-line risk oversight across assigned regions, markets, or thematic areas. Responsibilities include advising on sanctions matters, challenging risk owners, assessing and escalating emerging risks, and helping maintain effective controls and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies. The role will represent the function in governance forums and audits, partner with control owners and business stakeholders, and guide policy, screening, monitoring, training, and remediation initiatives. The Vice President will also oversee team performance and planning, promote knowledge sharing and development, and support consistent risk management practices across a complex, global environment. Candidates should have at least eight years of experience in financial crime risk management, advisory, or a related risk function, along with extensive knowledge of sanctions regulations and guidance, particularly in the United States, United Kingdom, European Union, and Hong Kong. Strong understanding of sanctions controls and broader risk management frameworks is required. The role calls for excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to advise executives, analyze complex information, and present concise recommendations. Experience working in a matrixed, international environment and leading change is preferred; team leadership experience is desirable.