Sanctions & Export Controls Leader

Anthropic; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 270,000 - 345,000; Full time

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.

Skills

Sanctions compliance

Regulatory knowledge

Policy writing

Leadership

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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