Role at a glance
- Job function
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Product, Strategy & Operations Program & Project Management
- Salary
- $115.6K – $184.5K/yr
- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia, United States
- Work arrangement
- On-site
- Employment
- Full-time
- Experience
- 6+ years of experience in AML, sanctions, regulatory compliance, risk management, audit, legal, or a related discipline.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
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Role Summary
The Manager, AML & Sanctions Program Governance oversees key components of Visa's Global AML and Sanctions Compliance Program, focusing on risk assessments and controls, governance and reporting, audit and assurance, and program documentation. The role partners with global stakeholders to identify and mitigate compliance risks and improve program processes.
What You'll Do
- Identify and assess AML, sanctions, financial crime, and regulatory risks associated with proposed initiatives, and advise business...
- Support governance forums, escalation processes, compliance policies and procedures, regulatory examinations, audits, and internal reviews.
- Develop reporting, dashboards, metrics, management information, and executive-level governance updates.
- Support automation, data analytics, and AI-driven initiatives, and drive continuous improvement in compliance processes.
- Monitor regulatory developments and financial crime risks; track action items, commitments, and mitigation activities.
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Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience; 6+ years of experience in AML, sanctions, regulatory compliance, risk management, audit, legal, or a related discipline; experience evaluating regulatory and financial crime risks associated with products, payments, or financial services.
Required
- Experience evaluating regulatory and financial crime risks associated with products, payments, or financial services.
Preferred
- CAMS certified.
- Experience supporting product development, product governance, or risk assessment processes.
- Knowledge of payments, fintech, card-based products, money movement solutions, emerging payment technologies, and digital assets.
- Familiarity with AML, sanctions, export controls, and related regulatory requirements.
- Experience working in a global, matrixed organization.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and influence stakeholders without direct authority.
- Experience leveraging data, reporting tools, or AI-enabled solutions to improve operational effectiveness.
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About Us
Visa is a world leader in payments technology, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories, dedicated to uplifting everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.
At Visa, you'll have the opportunity to create impact at scale — tackling meaningful challenges, growing your skills and seeing your contributions impact lives around the world.
Join Visa and do work that matters – to you, to your community, and to the world. Progress starts with you.
Job Description
The Manager, AML & Sanctions Program Governance is an individual contributor responsible for overseeing key components of Visa's Global AML and Sanctions Compliance Program, with a focus on risk assessments and controls, governance and reporting activities, audit and assurance management, and program documentation. This role partners closely with Compliance, Legal, Risk, Product, Regional Compliance Offices, and other stakeholders to identify and mitigate compliance risks.
The successful candidate is a collaborative leader with strong compliance expertise, excellent communication skills, and the ability to drive execution across a complex, global environment.
Product and Business Risk Assessment
- Identify and assess AML, sanctions, financial crime, and regulatory risks associated with proposed initiatives.
- Provide clear, practical guidance to business partners on risk mitigation strategies and compliance requirements.
- Partner with Legal, Product, Risk, and regional teams to address complex compliance issues.
Compliance Advisory and Governance
- Serve as a subject matter expert on AML, sanctions, and related regulatory requirements.
- Support governance forums, working groups, and escalation processes related to compliance risk management.
- Contribute to development and enhancement of compliance policies, procedures, standards, and guidance.
- Assist with regulatory examinations, audits, and internal reviews as needed.
Process Improvement and Innovation
- Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency, consistency, and scalability across compliance processes.
- Support automation, data analytics, and AI-driven initiatives designed to improve risk assessment and governance capabilities.
- Develop reporting, dashboards, metrics, and management information to support informed decision-making.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen compliance program effectiveness.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Build strong relationships across global functions and regions.
- Influence stakeholders through effective risk-based decision making and communication.
- Facilitate discussions among diverse stakeholder groups to achieve alignment on compliance requirements and remediation plans.
- Support training and awareness efforts related to compliance obligations and emerging risks.
Risk Monitoring and Reporting
- Monitor emerging regulatory developments, industry trends, and financial crime risks.
- Support compliance risk assessments and ongoing monitoring activities.
- Prepare executive-level presentations, reporting materials, and governance updates.
- Track action items, commitments, and mitigation activities to ensure timely execution.
Visa requires at least 3 days in office, expectations of these days will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
- 6+ years of experience in AML, sanctions, regulatory compliance, risk management, audit, legal, or a related discipline.
- Experience evaluating regulatory and financial crime risks associated with products, payments, or financial services.
Preferred Qualifications
- CAMS certified
- Experience supporting product development, product governance, or risk assessment processes.
- Knowledge of payments, fintech, card-based products, money movement solutions, emerging payment technologies, and digital assets.
- Familiarity with AML, sanctions, export controls, and related regulatory requirements.
- Experience working in a global, matrixed organization.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and influence stakeholders without direct authority.
- Experience leveraging data, reporting tools, or AI-enabled solutions to improve operational effectiveness.
Key Competencies
- Strong risk assessment and critical thinking skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Executive presence and stakeholder management
- Sound judgment and decision-making
- Attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Ability to navigate ambiguity and complex regulatory environments
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Collaboration and partnership orientation
Success Measures
- Delivers timely, high-quality compliance reviews and risk assessments.
- Effectively identifies and mitigates regulatory and financial crime risks.
- Builds trusted partnerships across Product, Risk, Legal, and regional teams.
- Drives measurable improvements in compliance processes, governance, and reporting.
- Contributes to a strong culture of compliance while enabling responsible business growth.
Information for US Applicants
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 protect veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.
About the company
Visa
Large Enterprise
Visa is a global leader in digital payments, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, and financial institutions across more than 200 countries. Through its extensive network, Visa provides secure and reliable payment solutions that empower businesses and individuals to transact seamlessly anywhere in the world. With a strong focus on innovation, Visa continues to develop cutting-edge technologies that enhance the user experience and promote financial inclusion. As a trusted partner in the payments ecosystem, Visa plays a crucial role in driving economic growth and enabling commerce on a global scale.