Senior Compliance Specialist

Posted: Wednesday, 15 April 2026
Valid Thru: Friday, 15 May 2026
Index Requested on: 04/15/2026 14:28:20
Indexed on: 04/15/2026 14:28:20

Location: Washington, DC, 20001, US

Industry: Advertising and Public Relations
Occupational Category: 13-0000.00 - Business and Financial Operations
Type of Employment: FULL_TIME

Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists LLC is hiring!

Description:

Opportunity at a Glance

The Paralegal or Compliance Manager supports the development and effective implementation of ACAMS' global compliance frameworks in accordance with applicable regulations. This role is responsible for reviewing, updating, and monitoring compliance policies, procedures, and related controls, especially in the areas of anti-bribery and corruption, international sanctions, data privacy, and internal controls-to effectively manage compliance risks.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in the development and timely updates of anti-bribery and corruption, sanctions, data privacy, internal controls, and other compliance frameworks (including policies, procedures, and relevant controls)
  • Coordinate compliance activities with key business stakeholders (sales, procurement, finance, etc.)
  • Support and help manage compliance projects and Compliance IT tools
  • Conduct and document sanction screenings of vendors and customers per company procedures
  • Provide guidance and support for internal compliance training
  • Monitor compliance with company policies and assist in investigating ethics complaints or other policy violations under the guidance of Legal VP
  • Assist in the preparation of quarterly updates for the Audit Committee regarding compliance issues
  • Review compliance policies and update annual risk assessments to support internal stakeholders
  • Ensure that Compliance Risk Assessments are performed as needed


Experience and Skills

  • Minimum of 5 years' experience assisting or leading international compliance efforts, preferably in a paralegal or compliance support capacity.
  • Broad compliance knowledge, including anti-bribery and corruption, international sanctions, internal controls, accessibility, and data privacy laws and regulations.
  • Meaningful knowledge of the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), Sapin II, and related regimes.
  • Significant experience supporting international business operations.
  • Project management and risk-based approach
  • Effective communication and change management capabilities
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Critical thinking ability and effective problem-solving
  • Ability to use IT tools
  • Work collaboratively and efficiently while managing organizational priorities
  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Paralegal certification or equivalent experience strongly preferred


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Responsibilities:

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Educational requirements:

  • high school

Desired Skills:

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Benefits:

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