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As a global payment system, Visa maintains global Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorist Financing (AML/ATF) and Sanctions Programs, established under formalized policies and procedures. This position is the subject matter expert role for AML, ATF and Sanctions related activities and will lead, oversee and ensure effective execution of those activities across the Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) region. The position is critical in sustaining Visa’s ethical culture and global Compliance Program.

Based in Miami, the role reports into Visa’s Regional Ethics and Compliance Leader (RECL) with strong lines of communication and reporting to Visa’s Chief AML Compliance Officer (MLRO).  

Responsibilities:

• Lead the execution of Visa's AML/ATF and Sanctions Programs for LAC based clients and countries consistent with Visa's Global AML/ATF and Sanctions policies and procedures
• Coordinate closely with Regional Ethics & Compliance Officers (RECO), Business Development Managers and Product teams to ensure necessary client due diligence, product and case information is requested, received and assessed in a timely manner with a high degree of quality
• Lead or manage onsite client reviews conducted by Visa and/or by third parties as part of enhanced due diligence activities
• Conduct AML/ATF assessments of new products and services to identify and mitigate inherent AML, ATF and Sanctions risks
• Provide subject matter expertise, training and outreach to RECOs, Country Managers, Business Development Managers and Product teams in order to continually educate staff on AML/ATF and sanctions risks, issues, processes and controls
• Administer non-compliance measures, if required
• Ensure appropriate application of client, country and product risk ratings and monitor for changes in risk profile
• Participate in the ongoing enhancement and development of the Global AML/ATF and Sanctions policies and procedures as necessary to ensure changes in the regulatory and the business environment are addressed
• Participate in the enhancement and development of global systems in support of AML, ATF and Sanctions Program implementation
• Proactively identify and evaluate emerging regulatory trends and laws in markets of operation
• Coordinate with RECOs and Legal contacts to ensure adherence with obligations identified in emerging laws and regulations. Support internal audits and regulatory requests, ensure satisfactory resolution of any audit findings and recommendations
• Present information and discuss Visa’s AML, ATF and Sanctions Programs and industry best practices to clients and partners and lead discussions with regulators, as required
• Report periodically on program status and escalate issues to senior management.

This is a hybrid position. Hybrid employees can alternate time between both remote and office. Employees in hybrid roles are expected to work from the office 2-3 set days a week (determined by leadership/site), with a general guidepost of being in the office 50% or more of the time based on business needs.

Basic Qualifications:

•10 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or at least 8
years of work experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters/
MBA/JD/MD) or at least 3 years of work experience with a PhD

Preferred Qualifications:

• 12 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or 8-10 years of
experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 6+ years
of work experience with a PhD
• 10 years of experience with a Bachelor's degree or 8 years of experience with
an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD or PhD) in management of
AML/ATF and Sanctions programs and controls within the financial services
industry
• AML/ATF or Sanctions accreditation required
• Fluent in Spanish. Fluent in Portuguese, a plus
• Sound knowledge on AML/ATF typologies and exposure to transaction
monitoring applications/systems
• Good understanding of core pillars of an effective AML/ATF and Sanctions
programs and appropriate legislation
• Ability to effectively collaborate and influence to lead cross-functional teams
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written) with an ability to explain
complex compliance, business and technical concepts to broad audiences in
an approachable way
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects/ initiatives to
conclusion through multi-functional teams
• Some travel and extended business hours (conference calls) may be required.

Work Hours: Varies upon the needs of the department.

Travel Requirements: This position requires travel 5-10% of the time.

Mental/Physical Requirements: This position will be performed in an office setting.  The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers.

Visa is an EEO Employer.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.  Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.

Visa will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable local law, including the requirements of Article 49 of the San Francisco Police Code.