Sanctions & Export Controls Leader

Anthropic

Washington (District of Columbia)

Hybrid

USD 270,000 - 345,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Anthropic is seeking a Sanctions Compliance Lead to manage end-to-end sanctions and export controls programs. You will partner with Legal, Internal Audit, Finance, and product teams to set risk appetite and drive remediation.

The role requires cross-functional leadership across global markets, with direct interaction with regulators and leadership. You will guide policy development, escalation protocols, and reporting on program health to I&C leadership, while mentoring the regulatory compliance

Qualifications

Hands-on experience leading an economic sanctions program (OFAC, EU, UK).
Experience managing disclosures, blocking/reject reports, regulator filings.
Experience assessing sanctions risk and remediation ownership.
Experience governing restricted-party screening programs.
Proven reporting on program health and risk to leadership or board.

Responsibilities

Lead sanctions compliance program strategy, policy frameworks, and roadmap.
Represent function with senior leadership and cross-functional partners.
Oversee sanctions risk across products, channels, and markets; drive remediation.
Direct regulator-facing matters and licensing questions with counsel.
Govern screening controls, thresholds, escalation, and vendor management.
Mentor and develop compliance staff; shape function as it grows.