Financial Crime Compliance Manager (Sanctions)

Revolution Digital Services AG seeks a Financial Crime Compliance Manager to lead sanctions oversight within a remote, digital-first environment.

Operating as part of the second line of defence, this position focuses on sanctions compliance. The role is responsible for designing, leading, and enhancing the future of oversight and compliance functions within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Track regulatory updates regarding sanctions and evaluate their potential impact on operations.
• Create, maintain, and revise internal policies concerning financial crime, specifically sanctions and terrorism financing.
• Manage the sanctions screening framework, including the configuration and adjustment of tool parameters.
• Provide guidance on complex sanction-related matters and handle reporting obligations to relevant authorities.
• Strengthen the internal control framework by conducting risk assessments, designing controls, monitoring indicators, managing incidents, and issuing recommendations.
• Support business units and first-line financial crime teams during the introduction of new products, procedures, processes, and systems.
• Assist in delivering financial crime training to employees.

Requirements

• At least five years of experience in financial crime, with a focus on sanctions and/or terrorism financing, serving both retail and business clients.
• Familiarity with emerging financial services products, such as cryptocurrency and buy-now-pay-later schemes, and the associated risks.
• Deep knowledge of sanctions regulations and experience communicating with regulatory authorities.
• Practical experience using sanction screening software.
• Awareness of current trends and best practices in the financial crime industry.
• Understanding of the French sanctions regime.
• Ability to identify financial crime risks and vulnerabilities, and to recommend effective mitigation strategies.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, including the ability to collaborate, negotiate, and communicate clearly.
• Fluent proficiency in English.

Nice to have

• Professional certification from a recognized international body, such as ICA or ACAMS.
• Fluency in French.

About the company

The team combines regulatory expertise with a data-driven approach. They operate within a fast-paced, digital environment that prioritizes innovation and agility.

• Blending regulatory knowledge with data-centric thinking.
• Thriving in a rapid, digital-first workplace.