Sanctions Program Leader & Enterprise Advisor

SoFi; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

SoFi seeks a Principal Advisor to lead the Global Sanctions Compliance function across all lines of business, jurisdictions, and units. You will oversee strategy, establishment, and ongoing direction of the Enterprise Sanctions Program, advising Compliance, product managers, and engineers.

Ideal candidate brings senior-level OFAC experience, leadership in a Tier-1 financial institution, and a track record of aligning sanctions with regulatory expectations while supporting growth and product

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years in a senior policy, enforcement, licensing, or compliance role directly within OFAC.
• 10-15+ years of sanctions experience, including crypto and global sanctions compliance.
• Comprehensive understanding of BaaS products including payment processing, card issuance, credit and lending, and other traditional banking services.

Responsibilities

• Be accountable as the Sanctions Program Leader.
• Act as Sanctions subject matter expert for the SoFi Enterprise.
• Engage with AML and three lines of defense to identify changes affecting sanctions processes.
• Support annual sanctions risk assessment and implement controls to mitigate risks.
• Provide proactive guidance to detect and reduce sanctions exposure.
• Develop and review sanctions policies, procedures, and controls across the SoFi Enterprise.
• Collaborate with compliance, business, and engineering to address sanctions issues.
• Stay informed of sanctions regulations, trends, and best practices.
• Recommend product updates, policies, and processes to strengthen compliance.

Skills

OFAC

Sanctions compliance

Crypto sanctions

Leadership

Job description

SoFi seeks a Principal Advisor to lead the Global Sanctions Compliance function across all lines of business, jurisdictions, and units. You will oversee strategy, establishment, and ongoing direction of the Enterprise Sanctions Program, advising Compliance, product managers, and engineers.

Ideal candidate brings senior-level OFAC experience, leadership in a Tier-1 financial institution, and a track record of aligning sanctions with regulatory expectations while supporting growth and product