Legal & ComplianceVP - Head of Sanctions, NAHybridNew York (US)40 hoursFull timePublished on April 23, 2025

An exciting opportunity to join a collaborative team within the Financial Crime Compliance department in the second line of responsibility.

The Head of Sanctions, NA's main objective is to effectively oversee sanctions compliance risk, through adherence to applicable economic sanctions laws and regulations, as well as Rabobank's sanctions policies, procedures and guidance.

Manages a team of analysts responsible for sanctions related escalations. The Head of Sanctions is responsible for overseeing internal strategies and processes related to sanctions monitoring, promoting awareness of sanctions regulatory requirements throughout the firm, and assessing related sanctions risk exposure. Escalates any issues that require reporting, identifying any potential breaches of sanctions across business units, ensures effective application of controls to evidence adherence to relevant sanctions related standards, policies and procedures. Serves as the primary initial point of contact for the business and Compliance for sanctions related questions and issues.

As a Rabo NA leader you will have continuous opportunities to further your professional growth and development through traditional learning paths and programs, connection-points with senior leaders, peer-to-peer interactions, stretch opportunities, an alumni program and more. You will have the opportunity to interact with and learn from leaders all over the world.

• Function as the primary sanctions Point of Contact ("POC") for the US with respect to communications with and reporting to OFAC.
• Oversee sanctions escalations, including real-time payments and trade finance trades as well as batch client name screening.
• Assist with regulatory examinations, internal audits and other testing.
• Draft and revise OFAC Sanctions Standard and procedures.

To be considered for the Head of Sanctions, NA role, you must have:

• 7+ years of prior Sanctions experience.
• 10+ years of prior work experience at a financial institution, law firm, regulatory agency, professional services firm, or other similar work environment.
• ACSS certification or equivalent preferred but not required
• Supervisory skills for managing a department of widely varied skill sets.
• Ability to interact with all levels of management.
• Strong management and people skills, ability to empathize and also keep team workflow on track.
• Leadership and strategic influence.
• Ability to work collaboratively with regional and global partners in other functional units

Rabobank embraces diversity and welcomes employees and applicants of all backgrounds. Our goal is to always create an environment that is inclusive, drawing upon the strengths of the diversity of our workforce to exceed the expectation so four clients and customers.

We view your well-being as much more than a paycheck. We continually evaluate and evolve our benefit offerings to be comprehensive, competitive and to give you the options and the flexibility you need. We focus our employee benefits on three main components:

• Physical Well-Being includes our commitment to your Health and Wellness. Medical, Dental and Vision plan coverages are effective on your date of hire. Rabo offers multiple plan options and a full network of providers to best meet your needs.
• Financial Well-Being provides for your Retirement + Savings + Security. We love seeing your retirement plan balance grow just as much as you do! That's why you can start participating in the 401(k) plan on your date of hire. Plus we match 50% of the first 6% you contribute to your 401(k) plan for US Employees. Rabo also contributes an additional 3% of your eligible pay in Safe Harbor contribution and up to 3% in annual Discretionary Profit[1]Sharing contributions.
• Emotional Well-Being ensures your Work + Life balance. We offer a generous paid time off program to full time employees: up to 20 days of vacation time, 5 days of additional time off plus 7 sick days and 11 US holidays annually (based on hire date during the calendar year). In addition, Growing a Better World Together requires wanting the best for our employees and their families and our communities. To do that, we offer both the time and financial support to give back to the community through our Dollars for Doers, Helping Hands and Gift Matching programs. (All paid time off is subject to company accrual and carryover policies.)

Rabobank Group is a global financial services leader providing wholesale and retail banking, leasing, and real estate services in more than 37 countries worldwide. Founded over a century ago, Rabobank today is one of the world's largest banks with over $678 billion in assets.

In North America, Rabobank is a premier corporate and investment bank to the food, agribusiness, commodities and energy industries in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Rabo AgriFinance, a subsidiary of Rabobank, is a leading financial services provider for farmers, ranchers and agribusinesses in the United States and Canada. Together, we provide sector expertise, strategic counsel and tailored financial solutions to clients across the entire value chain. Visit www.RabobankNA.com

Target Hiring Range: New York: $190,000-$220,000 and St. Louis: $150,000-$175,000

This position is subject to the terms of [RAF/Rabobank/RDS]'s compensation plans and policies. It is anticipated that the position will pay within the target hiring range. The range is reflective of the desired primary physical work location and may be adjusted outside of the projected range based on geographical differentiation if the actual work location of the hired candidate differs from the desired primary location, or for other lawful reasons. Further, all full-time regular position includes all other benefits provided to [RAF/Rabobank/RDS] employees, including healthcare benefits, 401k matching, vacation, sick leave, parental leave, possible discretionary bonuses and all other benefits that are all governed by and subject to ERISA plan documents and eligibility.

Rabo provides equal opportunity in employment to all employees and applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity gender expression, marital status, genetic information, medical condition, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, military service or veteran status, victims of domestic violence, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Rabo also prohibits harassment of any individuals on any of the bases listed above.

At Rabo Bank, we strive to grow a better world together. In order to achieve that, we have to have the right people in the right jobs. Are you ready to join our team?

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