The position is described below. If you want to apply, click the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this page. After you click Apply Now and complete your application, you'll be invited to create a profile, which will let you see your application status and any communications. If you already have a profile with us, you can log in to check status. Need Help? If you have a disability and need assistance with the application, you can request a reasonable accommodation. Send an email to Accessibility (accommodation requests only; other inquiries won't receive a response). Regular or Temporary: Regular Language Fluency: English (Required) Work Shift: 1st shift (United States of America) Please review the following job description: Responsible for leading a team of junior and senior sanctions analysts and investigators to support Truist’s global sanctions program execution and ensuring alignment with applicable regulations and internal policies. Design, implement, and oversee sanctions-related initiatives, ensuring that the initiatives are designed and executed in compliance with applicable sanctions and other relevant legal and regulatory requirements. Additionally, provide support for timely and accurate regulatory reporting. Preferred locations: • Atlanta, Georgia • Charlotte, North Carolina • Raleigh, North Carolina • Winston Salem, North Carolina (Other Truist locations may be considered) Essential Duties And Responsibilities Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time. • Provide Economic Sanctions Subject Matter Expertise (SME) for Truist’s Global Sanctions program, including coaching, training, and leadership to a team of sanctions analysts and investigators. • Manage a specialized team of sanctions compliance professionals responsible for the execution of the Truist sanctions program. Develop, attract, and retain talent; recommend staffing levels required to effectively carry out the team’s roles and responsibilities while establishing and adhering to talent management processes and performance management programs. • Identify, manage, and escalate significant sanctions risks to the Deputy for Global Sanctions and Screening. Manage team’s contributions on remedial actions, where appropriate. • Communicate with other managers/leaders across the enterprise to provide sanctions guidance on client, transaction, trade, or other relationships. • Manage team’s adherence to applicable sanctions regulations and internal policies and procedures. Ensure all initiatives and deliverables conform to internal policies and procedures. • Apply critical thinking and analysis to ensure your team makes informed decisions on sanctions regulations. • Act as a senior point of contact for internal sanctions-related questions and support. • Stay updated on current and proposed sanctions laws and regulations. • Participate in sanctions and AML/CFT training through webinars, periodicals, and self -study. • Keep aware of national and global events and industry trends relating to sanctions compliance to mitigate potential sanctions risks to Truist. Qualifications (Team Lead 1) Required Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • College degree. • At least five years of experience through work in a financial institution or relevant government agency. • Technical knowledge of U.S. economic and financial sanctions regulations and laws (particularly OFAC) and experience applying sanctions regulations against specific fact patterns. • Experience coaching and/or managing a team responsible for supporting sanctions compliance and executing a sanctions compliance program. • Ability to work collaboratively as a leader and as a teammate to provide sanctions compliance advice to business unit leadership with respect to applicability of policies and implementation of the economic sanctions program and regulatory changes. • Ability to work independently, under time constraints, and manage time efficiently and effectively and to oversee the effective time management and execution of a team. • Ability to liaise among internal teams, external business units, and other stakeholders. • Ability to interact and communicate effectively with other managers. Highly motivated, strong attention to detail, team oriented, organized. • Proven investigative research and documentation skills. • Demonstrated analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to identify and define issues, establish facts, analyze moderately complex information, and develop substantiated conclusions with minimal supervision. • Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate effectively with senior Global Sanctions leadership, business unit managers and external entities. • Demonstrated proficiency in basic computer applications, such as Microsoft Office software products. (Team Lead 1) Preferred Qualifications: • Masters’ Degree in a relevant field or Juris Doctor (JD) strongly preferred. • Experience in supporting regulatory exams and responses to examiners and internal auditors, etc. Qualifications (Team Lead II) Required Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • College degree. • Seven to ten years of experience through work in a financial institution or relevant government agency. • Expert technical knowledge of U.S. economic and financial sanctions regulations and laws (particularly OFAC) and experience applying sanctions regulations against specific fact patterns. • At least three years’ experience managing a team responsible for supporting sanctions compliance and executing a sanctions compliance program. • Ability to work collaboratively as a leader and as a teammate to provide sanctions compliance advice to business unit leadership with respect to applicability of policies and implementation of the economic sanctions program and regulatory changes. • Ability to work independently, under time constraints, and manage time efficiently and effectively and to oversee the effective time management and execution of a team. • Experience liaising among internal and external teams and other stakeholders. • Ability to interact and communicate effectively with other managers and senior leaders. Highly motivated, strong attention to detail, team oriented, organized. • Demonstrated ability to assess complex issues through root cause analysis and other analytical techniques; structure potential solutions; drive to resolution with relevant stakeholders. • Demonstrated analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to identify and define issues, establish facts, analyze moderately complex information, and develop substantiated conclusions with minimal supervision. • Excellent written, verbal and analytical skills. • Demonstrated proficiency in basic computer applications, such as Microsoft Office software products. (Team Lead II) Preferred Qualifications: • Masters’ Degree in a relevant field or Juris Doctor (JD) strongly preferred. • Experience in supporting regulatory exams and engaging with examiners and internal auditors, etc. General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of Truist Financial Corporation: All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position. Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax-preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates. Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays. For more details on Truist’s generous benefit plans, please visit our Benefits site. Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist’s defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan. As you advance through the hiring process, you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non-temporary position for which you apply, based on full-time or part-time status, position, and division of work. Truist is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law. Truist is a Drug Free Workplace. EEO is the Law Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision E-Verify
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Location
Atlanta, Georgia
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Date Posted
July 11, 2025
Truist is seeking a Financial Crimes – Global Sanctions Team Lead I to lead a team of sanctions analysts and ensure compliance with global sanctions regulations. The role involves managing sanctions-related initiatives and providing subject matter expertise.