Senior Compliance Manager, Sanctions Investigations

Intuit; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 137,000 - 186,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuit is seeking a Sanctions Compliance Manager to lead complex investigations into potential sanctions violations and mitigate financial crime risks. You will analyze high‑risk transactions, gather evidence from multiple sources, and prepare reports for senior leadership.

Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, Operations and Business Units to resolve alerts, stay current on sanctions regulations, and guide partner teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Criminal Justice, or a related field is required.
• Advanced degree or professional certifications (e.g., CAMS, CGSS) highly preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in sanctions investigations, financial crime compliance, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct complex, end-to-end investigations into potential sanctions violations.
• Analyze high-risk transactions, customer profiles, and other data points to identify suspicious activity.
• Gather, analyze, and interpret large volumes of information to build comprehensive case files.
• Prepare detailed investigative reports for senior management and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, Operations, and Business Units to mitigate risk.
• Stay abreast of evolving sanctions regulations and provide guidance to teams.
• Develop and enhance sanctions policies, procedures, and controls.
• Identify efficiencies and best practices in investigations.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Criminal Justice, or a related field

Advanced degree or professional certifications (e.g., CAMS, CGSS) highly preferred

Tools

Transaction monitoring systems

Sanctions screening tools

Case management systems

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Sanctions Compliance Manager, Sanctions Investigations to join our Sanctions Compliance Office. In this critical role, you will be responsible for conducting in-depth investigations into potential sanctions violations, ensuring adherence to global sanctions regulations, and mitigating financial crime risks. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional with a strong understanding of sanctions compliance and a proven track record in complex investigations to make a significant impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct complex, end-to-end investigations into potential sanctions violations, including but not limited to; OFAC, UN, EU, CA, UK and other relevant international sanctions regimes.
• Analyze high-risk transactions, customer profiles, and other data points to identify suspicious activity and potential breaches of sanctions regulations.
• Gather, analyze, and interpret large volumes of information from various internal and external sources to build comprehensive case files.
• Prepare detailed, well-reasoned, and concise investigative reports, clearly articulating findings, conclusions, and recommendations to senior management and relevant stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, including Legal, Compliance, Operations, and Business Units, to ensure timely resolution of alerts and effective risk mitigation.
• Stay abreast of new and evolving sanctions regulations, typologies, and enforcement actions, and provide guidance and training to partnering teams.
• Participate in the development and enhancement of sanctions compliance policies, procedures, and controls.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the sanctions investigations process, identifying efficiencies and best practices.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior analysts, fostering their professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Criminal Justice, or a related field. Advanced degree or professional certifications (e.g., CAMS, CGSS) highly preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in sanctions investigations, financial crime compliance, or a related field within a financial institution, regulatory body, or consulting firm.
• In-depth knowledge of global sanctions regimes, including OFAC, UN, EU, CA, UK and other major international sanctions lists.
• Proven ability to conduct complex, end-to-end investigations, from initial alert to final report.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to synthesize complex information and draw sound conclusions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex issues clearly and concisely to diverse audiences.
• Proficiency in using various financial crime compliance systems and tools (e.g., transaction monitoring systems, sanctions screening tools, case management systems).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Team-player: thrives in a team environment and setting up teammates for success; good at building relationships across the company; shows empathy for our customers, colleagues and other stakeholders; open to feedback and collaboration; comfortable in the driver’s seat or working as a contributor on a larger team
• Ability to independently and successfully manage significant case load and big cross-company projects for multiple internal stakeholders with competing deadlines
• Very organized; an ability and interest in prioritizing the most critical work and finding ways to scale; understands the importance of process and rigor; innovates where appropriate to improve processes

Intuit provides a competitive compensation package with a strong pay for performance rewards approach. This position may be eligible for a cash bonus, equity rewards and benefits, in accordance with our applicable plans and programs (see more about our compensation and benefits at Intuit®: Careers | Benefits). Pay offered is based on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and work location. To drive ongoing fair pay for employees, Intuit conducts regular comparisons across categories of ethnicity and gender. The expected base pay range for this position is:

Bay Area, CA
Atlanta, GA:
San Diego, CA

The Expected Base Pay Range For This Position Is

Mountain View $137,000 - $185,500
San Diego, CA $126,000- $170,500
Washington, DC $119,000- $161,000