Hiring: Senior Program Manager, Sanctions Compliance Company: Visa Location: Foster City, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 13:48:35 Target Skills & Keywords : Program Management, Project Management About the job Experience: •8 years of relevant experience supporting and executing key elements of sanctions compliance programs, including controls testing, monitoring, risk mitigation, and regulatory reporting. •8+ years of implementing OFAC and sanction programs, Export control regulations, Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Anti-Threat Finance (ATF), Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), and USA PATRIOT Act Required Skills: •The Senior Program Manager Will Lead Various Responsibilities, Including Provide advice, support and guidance to business units, operations, technology teams including regional compliance teams on sanction and export control matters. •Partner cross-functionally with product teams to understand and evaluate product sanction risks and propose corresponding mitigation controls •Create and execute sanction related projects in collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders. This may involve projects related to the sanctions compliance roadmap, program enhancements, or remediation. •Support compliance testing, internal, and external audit execution with document request list, meetings, and final issue confirmation. •Support in screening customer and third parties against sanctions lists and provide expert judgment regarding match validity •Contribute to ongoing development and enhancement of the tools and technology, supporting the sanctions program, including User Acceptance Testing, as needed. •Deliver and support the development of sanctions and export control related training programs to business teams and other stakeholders. •Assist in the ongoing development of sanctions compliance program policies, procedures and risk assessment updates Qualifications: •7 or more years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor Degree or 6 or more relevant years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 5 or more years of experience with a PhD •Organizational awareness including sanctions knowledge or risks, products, processes and controls. At least 8+ years of implementing OFAC and sanction programs, Export control regulations, Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Anti-Threat Finance (ATF), Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), and USA PATRIOT Act •Demonstrated capacity to represent sanctions compliance, and work effectively with auditors, regulators and partners as required. •Strong knowledge of global sanctions regulations and regulatory expectations •Highly organized with excellent research and analytical skills •Effective communicator with excellent written, oral, presentation and interpersonal skills •Demonstrated success in taking ownership and responsibilities on various and multiple tasks. •The estimated salary range for this position is $149,800.00 to $ 240,100.00 USD per year, which may include potential sales incentive payments (if applicable). Salary may vary depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this position may be eligible for bonus and equity. •Visa has a comprehensive benefits package for which this position may be eligible that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness Program. •Varies upon the needs of the department. Compensation: •$149,800 - $240,100 / year •Competitive benefits and rewards package •In addition, this position may be eligible for bonus and equity Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!