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A.P. Moller - Maersk is an integrated logistics company dedicated to connecting and simplifying supply chains, enabling global trade, and helping our customers grow. Operating globally, we are committed to upholding the highest ethical standards and ensuring strict compliance with all international sanctions and export control regulations. We are building a robust and resilient compliance framework to support our complex global operations. Position Summary: We are seeking a strategic leader with exceptional operational and project management skills to join us as the Head of Sanctions & Export Controls Screening Operations . In this pivotal role, you will lead, oversee, and expand Maersk's screening and due diligence operations, including the utilization of the Minerva platform for increased screening requirements. You will be responsible for governing service channels under updated policies and procedures, managing a team of professionals, and fostering a high-performing and cohesive environment to ensure unwavering compliance with international sanctions and export control regulations. Key Responsibilities: Operational Leadership: Oversee daily screening operations, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and full compliance with all relevant regulations. This includes implementing internal controls and conducting spot checks. Performance Monitoring & Improvement: Monitor and analyze screening processes and performance metrics, proactively identifying and implementing improvements as necessary to enhance effectiveness. Advisory Support: Support the Sanctions & Export Controls Advisory team in investigating, responding to, and advising relevant internal stakeholders on mitigating actions related to enforcement actions and internal investigations. Policy & Procedure Governance: Develop and maintain updated policies and procedures for all service channels, ensuring they are effectively communicated, adhered to, and properly documented in a well-structured repository. Oversee corporate housekeeping for all related documents. Strategic Planning & Implementation: Lead, develop, and implement strategic plans for screening operations to ensure continuous compliance with sanctions and export control regulations. People Management & Development: Guide and develop colleagues, showcasing excellent managerial skills and exemplary work ethics. Share best practices and experiences to foster continuous growth within the team. Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to align screening operations with broader organizational goals and evolving regulatory requirements. End-to-End Value Chain Mapping: Map systems and services, engaging with the business to understand services and the end-to-end value chain, ensuring not just sanctions screening but also the implementation of appropriate financial controls. Regulatory Alignment: Remain continuously aligned with the Sanctions & Export Controls Advisory team on updates/changes in regulations and industry best practices, updating policies and procedures accordingly. Reporting & Relationship Management: Provide regular updates and reports to the Head of Sanctions & Export Controls on screening operations and compliance status. Liaise with relevant stakeholders, building and maintaining long-term working relationships. Platform Development: Drive the overall implementation and development of Minerva's screening platform and ensure the execution of its roadmap. Project Execution: Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project execution and alignment with overall organizational objectives. Required Education, Experience & Skills: Total Experience: 15 to 18 years of overall professional experience. Sanctions Screening Leadership: At least 7 years of experience in sanctions screening operations, with a minimum of 4 years in a leadership or management role. Education (Preferred): A Master's degree or equivalent in a relevant field such as compliance, risk management, or project management is highly desirable. Certifications (Preferred): Professional certifications such as Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS) or Certified Global Sanctions Specialist (CGSS) are preferred. Investigative & Problem-Solving: Strong investigative, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities. Project Management: Proven ability to manage complex projects and initiatives. Leadership & Communication: Excellent leadership, communication, and people management skills, with demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and foster cooperation, teamwork, and effective stakeholder management. Technical Proficiency: Experience with sanctions screening software and tools, along with strong data analysis and reporting capabilities. Language: Excellent command of English, both written and spoken, is essential. Ethical Standards: High ethical standards and integrity, with a strong commitment to compliance and risk management. Compliance Understanding: Deep understanding of sanctions & export controls, and strong experience interacting with key compliance risk areas (e.g., anti-corruption) and other business stakeholders (Legal, Finance, etc.). Compliance Governance: Very good understanding of compliance processes and compliance governance structures. Process Implementation: Proven experience in leading teams and process implementations, and managing/delegating projects. Strategic Impact: Ability to break down silos, exercise discretion and good judgment, and understand the broader impact of decisions on the company. Time Management: Exceptional time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively and proactively. Team Player: A team player with a willingness to grow within a complex organization, comfortable working in a diverse, international environment. Confidentiality: High integrity and personal ethics, with professional communication skills and the ability to handle confidential information and sensitive situations. Primary Internal Stakeholders: The overall Compliance team (Compliance Operations and Compliance & Technology) Legal, Group Internal Audit (GIA), Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC), Technology, Global Data Analytics (GDA), Finance, Human Resources What We Offer: Joining Maersk will embark you on a great journey with career development in a global organization. You will gain broad business knowledge of the company's activities globally, and contribute to upholding the highest standards of compliance in a complex and ever-evolving regulatory landscape. You will be part of a diverse and international environment where your strategic leadership and operational expertise will directly impact Maersk's ability to trade globally and compliantly.
