Global Sanctions Oversight Lead - Director

Job Description

Job Title Global Sanctions Oversight Lead

Corporate Title Director

Location Washington, D.C.

The Global Sanctions Oversight Lead will provide subject matter expertise on U.S. and global economic sanctions laws. This role is responsible for managing and motivating a high performing advisory team, delivering enterprise-wide sanctions guidance and overseeing the execution of sanctions-related programs and initiatives. The Director will partner closely with Compliance, Legal, Risk, Operations and Business stakeholders to ensure effective governance, risk mitigation and regulatory adherence.

• A diverse and inclusive environment that embraces change, innovation, and collaboration

• A hybrid working model, allowing for in-office / work from home flexibility, generous vacation, personal and volunteer days

• Employee Resource Groups support an inclusive workplace for everyone and promote community engagement

• Competitive compensation packages including health and wellbeing benefits, retirement savings plans, parental leave, and family building benefits

• Educational resources, matching gift and volunteer programs

• Provide real-time, risk-based guidance and support on sanctions related matters to internal stakeholders, including front office and operations

• Lead, manage and motivate a team of sanctions advisory professionals, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

• Prepare and deliver clear, concise reporting and presentations to management and governance committees

• Review escalations, high-risk transactions, and business proposals for potential exposure to embargoed countries, entities, or prohibited end uses

• Monitor and interpret changes in regulatory developments, communicate impact to the organization and translate requirements into actionable internal policies and controls

• Lead program management activities including policy enhancements, issue management and remediation related initiatives

• Lead with clarity and purpose, setting a clear vision for the Economic Sanctions Advisory function that aligns with regulatory expectations and organizational priorities

• Build, inspire, and retain a high-performing advisory team through active coaching, thoughtful delegation, and a focus on professional development

• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and sound risk judgment, encouraging open dialogue and timely escalation of issues

• Masters, Juris doctor or other advanced degree or industry experience in sanctions compliance, export controls, trade compliance, or a related advisory role

• Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to translate regulatory concepts into clear guidance for wider stakeholder engagement

• Ability to work across geographic boundaries to achieve organizational goals and objectives

• Knowledge of business, products, operations, systems for a financial services sector

• Ability to deliver timely and quality execution in a fast-paced and high-pressured environment and flexibility to meet deadlines, ability to act decisively, and manage multiple projects simultaneously

• Experience advising on sanctions and complex related regulatory risks in financial institutions

• Fundamental knowledge of sanctions regulations and strong research and investigation skills

• Flexibility and ability to multi-task in response to business demands in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to identify, escalate and communicate issues succinctly to senior management proactively

It is the Bank’s expectation that employees hired into this role will work in the Washington DC office in accordance with the Bank’s hybrid working model.

Deutsche Bank provides reasonable accommodations to candidates and employees with a substantiated need based on disability and/or religion.

The salary range for this position in Washington DC is $170,000 to $308,000. Actual salaries may be based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s skill set, experience, education, work location and other qualifications. Posted salary ranges do not include incentive compensation or…