Sanctions Lead

Who We Are

Settle is on a mission to make buying inventory super easy. Since the company’s inception in 2019, we’ve been building a cashflow management platform that allows founders and small business owners to more easily manage their company’s financial health with a mix of accounts payable and flexible financing tools. We already work with some amazing brands that you probably know and love, like Branch Furniture, Olipop, Truvani, Starface, and Ghia.

Check us out in On Deck's Top Companies of 2023, Forbes' Next Billion-Dollar Startups, Techcrunch and this Kleiner blog post.

About the role:

The Sanctions Lead will provide expert guidance on sanctions compliance and risk management. You will work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure adherence to sanctions regulations and develop effective compliance strategies.

What you'll do:

• Advise on the interpretation and application of sanctions regulations, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and industry standards.
• Review daily international wires for sanctions risk and address any sanctions-related alerts generated by the internal payment screening system to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Conduct risk assessments to mitigate sanctions-related risks across the organization.
• Collaborate with various product, engineering, and operations teams to enhance sanctions controls.
• Provide training and support to staff on sanctions compliance and best practices.
• Monitor changes in sanctions laws and regulations, advising senior management on necessary adjustments.
• Prepare reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders on sanctions compliance matters.
• Assist the Compliance Manager with special projects.

What you’ll need:

• 3 to 6 years of experience in sanctions compliance, preferably within big four consulting, financial services, or fintech.
• Direct experience in conducting sanctions assessments for international wire transfers, including experience with related software tooling.
• Strong understanding of OFAC and Global Sanctions.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to assess complex compliance issues and suggest and implement program enhancements.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders at all levels of the organization and external partners.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities 

Nice to have:

• Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) or Certified Global Sanctions Specialist (CGSS) is a plus but not required.

Compensation:

This role has an annual starting salary range of $90,000 - $110,000 + equity + benefits. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to your individual skills and experience.

Benefits & perks that we offer:

• Unlimited PTO
• Flexible and remote work culture
• Competitive compensation and equity
• Health, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents
• Lunch & commute reimbursement when working in the NYC office located near Union Square
• $500 home office set up reimbursement
• $2500 annual growth and development stipend
• $50 monthly food delivery gift card
• 401k
• Brex company card
• HSA/FSA
• WeWork membership
• ERG groups e.g. LGBTQIA+, Women @ Settle, and more!
• Employee Referral Program
• Team building events

Our Commitment to You

At Settle we know that cultivating diversity and fostering an inclusive work environment is critical to our impact and success. We create an environment where no individual is advantaged or disadvantaged because of their background. We offer equal opportunity employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, or protected veteran status.

With a commitment to maintaining a bias-free environment in which harassment is prohibited, we respect cultural diversity and comply with the laws of the places in which we operate. We expect our business partners, suppliers, clients, and all of our team members to uphold these commitments.