Senior Manager, OFAC & Sanctions Compliance

Who we are is what we do.

Deel is the all-in-one payroll and HR platform for global teams. Our vision is to unlock global opportunity for every person, team, and business. Built for the way the world works today, Deel combines HRIS, payroll, compliance, benefits, performance, and equipment management into one seamless platform. With AI-powered tools and a fully owned payroll infrastructure, Deel supports every worker type in 100+ countries—helping businesses scale smarter, faster, and more compliantly.

Among the largest globally distributed companies in the world, our team of 5,000 spans more than 100 countries, speaks 74 languages, and brings a connected and dynamic culture that drives continuous learning and innovation for our customers.

Why should you be part of our success story?

As the fastest-growing Software as a Service (SaaS) company in history, Deel is transforming how global talent connects with world-class companies – breaking down borders that have traditionally limited both hiring and career opportunities. We're not just building software; we're creating the infrastructure for the future of work, enabling a more diverse and inclusive global economy. In 2024 alone, we paid $11.2 billion to workers in nearly 100 currencies and provided healthcare and benefits to workers in 109 countries—ensuring people get paid and protected, no matter where they are.

Our momentum is reflected in our achievements and customer satisfaction: CNBC Disruptor 50,  Forbes Cloud 100, Deloitte Fast 500, and repeated recognition on Y Combinator’s top companies list – all while maintaining a 4.83 average rating from 15,000 reviews across G2, Trustpilot, Captera, Apple and Google.

Your experience at Deel will be a career accelerator. At the forefront of the global work revolution, you'll tackle complex challenges that impact millions of people's working lives. With our momentum—backed by a $12 billion valuation and $800  million in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) in just over five years—you'll drive meaningful impact while building expertise that makes you a sought-after leader in the transformation of global work.

This is a high-impact and high-visibility role requiring a proactive and strategic Sanctions expert with strong management skills and strong global sanctions knowledge. The Global OFAC and Sanctions Officer will be responsible for working with business partners and stakeholders to identify program and operational risks and help to initiate and manage the solutions. This position reports to the CCO and supports the deputy CCO’s team (global scope). The desired candidate will have a track record of implementing high quality sanctions frameworks in global organizations.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee, design, develop, and implement an effective sanctions risk framework working closely with the Product and Compliance Officers across the global organization,  tailored to the needs of different countries / jurisdictions / departments and roles etc. within the organization. 

• Provide support across multiple functions to identify and track sanctions risks and remediations as needed.

• Interface with compliance officers and cross functional teams to identify early opportunities for risk-based sanctions policy changes, adjustments & improvements.

• Conduct relevant risk assessment and drive policy updates accordingly.

• Review and evaluate payments and/or transactions which have been identified as containing a potential sanctions match, provide guidance to operational teams.

• Serve as point of contact for sanctions related queries, escalations etc. and provide procedural guidance to operational teams.

• Oversee the work of sanctions vendors and tools supporting sanctions screening.

• Manage the regulatory sanctions exams and audits, represent Deel during discussions with Regulators, Bank Partners, and Auditors.

• Report internally and externally to relevant authorities / government agencies etc.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a relevant field, or equivalent work experience - experience working for a FinTech or a rapid growth company is a plus.

• Minimum 7 years of sanctions related experience, global sanctions expertise.

• Professional certificates/qualifications in sanctions compliance, AML/CFT, risk management etc. are nice to have but not required.

• Exceptional organizational, project management, and operational skills, with a knack for creating and implementing efficient processes, ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.

• Data expert that can use data to determine control effectiveness, measure customer impact and articulate risks.

• Attention to detail, with the ability to work accurately in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, both independently and cross-functionally.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the capability to articulate legal and regulatory obligations to internal and external stakeholders.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with internal departments, external stakeholders, and regulatory bodies.

• Problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

• Entrepreneurial drive with a can-do attitude.

• A growth-mindset that enables creativity in thinking, robust analytical skills, an ability to deal with ambiguity, management of changing priorities, and consistency in learning from others.

Total Rewards

Our workforce deserves fair and competitive pay that meets them where they are. With scalable benefits, rewards, and perks, our total rewards programs reflect our commitment to inclusivity and access for all. 

Some things you’ll enjoy

• Stock grant opportunities dependent on your role, employment status and location

• Additional perks and benefits based on your employment status and country

• The flexibility of remote work, including optional WeWork access

At Deel, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of  race, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy or maternity or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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