sanctions compliance officer

Jameson Legal

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 Senior Lawyer - International Trade Controls and Sanctions
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Why This Role Stands Out:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Imagine being at the forefront of legal compliance for one of the world's most successful energy companies. This role offers the chance to provide pivotal guidance and expertise in international trade compliance and sanctions. As a key member of the growing Law Organisation, the position promises a dynamic and challenging environment, perfect for those with a passion for legal intricacies and a knack for navigating complex regulatory landscapes.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Role Overview:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 The Compliance Counsel will be integral to the newly established Corporate Compliance Organisation, reporting directly to the Chief Compliance Officer and the General Counsel. This role involves providing comprehensive legal advice and governance on global export, customs, and economic sanctions laws and regulations. The position supports the company's overarching compliance goals and addresses a wide array of complex legal and business issues.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 - Offer trade controls and sanctions legal advice tailored to business needs.
 
 
 - Develop business procedures and provide operational direction for regulatory compliance.
 
 
 - Identify trade control risks and implement risk management controls.
 
 
 - Deliver trade controls and sanctions training to business lines and corporate functions.
 
 
 - Assist in developing compliance procedures to address legal issues.
 
 
 - Monitor business unit performance for legal compliance.
 
 
 - Conduct regulatory compliance due diligence for new ventures and acquisitions.
 
 
 - Counsel on technology development projects.
 
 
 - Manage projects and integrated project teams.
 
 
 - Oversee compliance program obligations and interact with governmental agencies.
 
 
 - Monitor legal and regulatory developments to ensure up-to-date compliance policies.
 
 
 - Provide oversight during compliance reviews.
 
 
 - Support global operations with expert compliance counselling.
 
 
 - Collaborate with the Chief Compliance Officer and other attorneys to address compliance concerns and develop training modules.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Required Skills and Experience:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 - Licensed and in good standing with a Law/bar association in the United States or Europe
 
 
 - Graduated from a well respected International law school.
 
 
 - Over 10 years of hands-on experience in trade controls and sanctions at a large multinational corporation.
 
 
 - Direct experience with US and EU export licensing requirements and global trade controls operations.
 
 
 - Familiarity with trade compliance systems.
 
 
 - Proven ability to engage business leaders to implement new procedures and legal requirements.
 
 
 - Willingness to travel internationally.
 
 
 - Sound judgment and unwavering ethics.
 
 
 
 
 
 This role is ideal for seasoned professionals seeking to leverage their expertise in a globally influential company, offering a platform to make a significant impact on compliance practices and policies.
 
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Senior Lawyer

FirstBank

<div>COMPLIANCE OFFICER
BSA COMPLIANCE DEPT (GOVERNANCE &amp; SANCTIONS UNIT)
FIRSTBANK PR
Our Company
At FirstBank PR, we strive to be trusted advisors to our clients, and our employees are the ones that ensure we deliver on our promise of excellence in personalized customer service. Our more than 3,100 employees in Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and Florida share a passion for excellent customer service. We are proud of our team because they are continuously surpassing our client&rsquo;s expectations.
 Do you have a passion for helping customers, building relationships, and delivering extraordinary, personalized customer service? If your answer is yes, FirstBank is the number one place for you.
A Brief Overview
The Compliance Officer plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with economic sanctions laws and regulations supporting the development, coordination, and execution of the Corporation&rsquo;s Sanctions Program. This position assists the Compliance Assistant Manager in conducting daily operational tasks and ensuring adherence to BSA/AML/OFAC regulatory requirements. The specialist contributes to the implementation of compliance controls, supports risk assessments, and helps maintain the integrity of the Bank&rsquo;s sanctions framework through research, interpretation, monitoring, and reporting sanctions related activities. This role requires an initiative-taking approach to regulatory developments and collaboration across departments to promote a strong culture of compliance.
What you&rsquo;ll do:
<ul><li> Assist the Compliance Assistant Manager with matters related to the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and sanctions requirements, including conducting research, interpretating, and supporting the review of related policies and procedures.</li></ul>
<ul><li> Execute daily tasks to ensure the Bank&rsquo;s compliance with OFAC/sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulatory requirements.</li></ul>
<ul><li> Review and investigate alerts generated by sanctions screening systems (e.g., OFAC, UK, UN lists).</li></ul>
<ul><li> Review and analyze customer and transactional data&mdash;such as wire transfers and IACHs&mdash;to determine potential matches to sanctioned entities or individuals.</li></ul>
<ul><li> Escalate OFAC/sanctions related alerts to the Compliance Assistant Manager and draft Rejected and Blocked Reports as needed.</li></ul>
<ul><li> Collaborate with the Compliance Assistant Manager on AML and sanctions-related consultations.</li></ul>
<ul><li> Monitor changes in sanctions regulations and assess their impact on the institution.</li></ul>
<ul><li> Coordinate implementation of necessary changes in systems, policies, and procedures.</li></ul>
<ul><li> Conduct periodic reviews and investigations related to FinCEN 314(a) and 311 requests.</li></ul>
<ul><li> Communicate and escalate any issues regarding the execution of the BSA/AML/Sanctions Compliance Program directly to the Compliance Assistant Manager.</li></ul>
<ul><li> Support the execution and development of the OFAC/Sanctions Risk Assessment for the Bank and its regions (Puerto Rico, ECR, and Florida), including affiliates and subsidiaries.
</li></ul><ul><li> Prepare clear, concise, and precise written summaries of work performed, findings, and recommendations.</li></ul>
<ul><li> Provide guidance to business units on sanctions-related matters as well as participate in discussions regarding the OFAC/Sanctions Risk Assessment with various units, departments, affiliates, and subsidiaries.</li></ul>
<ul><li> Assess and advise on sanctions risks associated with new products, services, or geographies upon delegation.</li></ul>
<ul><li> Develop internal reference guidelines, instructional materials, and training manuals on BSA/AML/Sanctions regulatory requirements and procedures. Conduct needs assessments to identify knowledge gaps.</li></ul>
<ul><li> Ensure alignment with evolving regulatory requirements and industry best practices.</li></ul>
<ul><li> Conduct periodic reviews and testing of sanctions controls and systems.</li></ul>
<ul><li> Identify control gaps and recommend enhancements.</li></ul> 
<ul><li> Prepare and distribute operational bulletins, newsletters, and training materials related to BSA/AML/Sanctions, upon delegation.</li></ul>
<ul><li> Support the Compliance Assistant Manager in preparing reports, presentations, and statistics for Senior Management, the Risk Committee, BSA Committees, and Sub-Committees, including BSA Weekly Reports.</li></ul>
<ul><li> Assist in identifying potential vulnerabilities during the annual OFAC/Sanctions Risk Assessment, recommend enhancements to mitigate sanctions-related risks, and follow up on corrective actions or measures.</li></ul>
<ul><li> Track and manage sanctions-related issues and ensure timely remediation, as well as participate in root cause analysis and control enhancement initiatives.</li></ul>
<ul><li> Deliver or support training sessions and awareness initiatives to ensure staff across business units understand OFAC/Sanctions regulations and screening tools.</li></ul>
<ul><li> Follow defined escalation procedures to ensure timely review and resolution of potential sanctions-related issues.</li></ul>
<ul><li> Assists the Compliance Assistant Manager during examinations and internal audits, including testing, research, and collection of data.</li></ul>
<ul><li> Participates in special projects as assigned by Management.</li></ul> 
Competencies:
<ul><li> Write, speak, and comprehend both English and Spanish fluently (bilingual required).</li></ul>
<ul><li> Work independently with minimal supervision.</li></ul>
<ul><li> Demonstrate strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.</li></ul>
<ul><li> Use Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint proficiently.</li></ul>
<ul><li> Perform effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.</li></ul>
<ul><li> Understand regulatory frameworks and provide guidance on compliance issues.</li></ul>
<ul><li> Communicate and collaborate effectively across departments and with external stakeholders.</li></ul>
<ul><li> Identify inconsistencies or red flags in data, documentation, or transactions that may indicate sanctions exposure or compliance risks.</li></ul>
<ul><li> Make sound compliance decisions quickly, especially when dealing with time-sensitive sanctions alerts or escalations.</li></ul>
<ul><li> Draft clear, concise, and well-supported compliance reports, memos, and internal communications.</li></ul> 
What You&rsquo;ll Need:
<ul> <li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in business administration or an equivalent field; a J.D. is preferred. CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist) certification is also preferred.</li>
 <li>The candidate should have between three to five years of experience in BSA/AML and OFAC/sanctions regulations, along with a solid understanding of banking rules and regulations, including those from FinCEN and OFAC/sanctions.</li>
 <li>Strong research and communication skills are essential, as is the ability to self-train, track, and update compliance issues effectively.</li>
 <li>The role requires occasional travel across all Bank regions, including Puerto Rico, the U.S. and British Virgin Islands, and Florida.</li>
 <li>Accountable for adhering to the Bank&rsquo;s BSA, AML and Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) applicable policies.</li>
<li>The employee must follow specific unit procedures developed in compliance with the policies. Is also responsible for reporting any suspicious activity and/or transactions in accordance with the Bank&rsquo;s processes and comply with any mandatory BSA, AML and OFAC training assigned</li></ul> 
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPORTUNITY EMPLOYER</div>

COMPLIANCE OFFICER - BSA COMPLIANCE DEPT (GOVERNANCE & SANCTIONS UNIT) - FIRST BANK PR

Commercial Bank of Dubai

RESPONSIBILITIES &amp; DUTIES: <ol> <li>Lead the CBDFS Financial Crime Compliance Function to identify, mitigate and prevent Financial Crime risks.</li> <li>Review new policies and procedure for the CBDFS departments including operations, brokerage and customer services. Identify weaknesses and threats to implement necessary corrections. Ensure obligations are met with SCA Regulations and UAE Financial Markets rules for assured compliance.</li> <li>Responsible of CBDFS compliance framework which includes develop and implement Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing, Sanctions, KYC and AB&amp;C policies and procedures </li> <li>Conduct regular gap assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of CBDFS compliance framework with the CBD Group policies and procedures and remediate the identified gaps </li> <li>Responsible of conducting gap assessment of SCA regulations with CBDFS compliance controls and remediate the identified gaps.</li> <li>Conduct a gap assessment to verify compliance with the rules, regulations, circulars and standards for the SCA, DFM and ADX.</li> <li>Manage the SCA inspections efficiently, ensuring high-quality methodology throughout the process. This includes developing inspection matrices, setting timeline, allocating and aggregating inspection requirements with stakeholders, performing assessments, and executing follow-ups,</li> <li>Providing advice and Compliance Opinion and recommendation in all aspects of Regulatory Compliance &amp; money laundering to all CBDFS departments.</li> <li>Reporting regulatory requirement deviations from Policy and incorporate them in Policy &amp; Procedures under review.</li> <li>Reporting issues bearing reputational risk, Credit Risk, Market Risk and Operational Risk and its mitigation controls.</li> <li>Preparing checklist for CBDFS department to get assurance of applying CBDFS and SCA roles properly.</li> <li>Implementing the Compliance Self Risk Assessment (CRSA) across CBDFS departments and analysis the report and submit the result to Group Chief Compliance Officer for final review and approval.</li> <li>Manage and monitor Margin Trading Clients program, and handling governance function in CBDFS.</li> <li>Reporting of control and Compliance issues to the CBDFS Management, Executive Manager and Group Chief Compliance Officer, including details from the quarter compliance examination report, the recommendations and management response.</li> <li>Primary control function that protects CBDFS from potential reputational and regulatory risk that arises from trading activities.</li> <li>Support the Executive Manager in writing policies, procedures and other notices to ensure that CBDFS meets SCA Rules and Regulations requirements and regulatory expectation in respect of Sanctions. </li> <li>Support Executive Manager in the provision of Sanction Compliance Training across the company by preparing presentations, delivering training and maintaining records as per regulatory requirements and expectations. </li> <li>Collaborate with other departments to direct compliance issues to appropriate existing channels for investigation and resolution.</li> <li>Ensure no fines are given to the company by safeguarding and guaranteeing compliance with the rules and regulations of all entities</li> <li>Responsible to ensure that CBDFS business activities are compliance with applicable sanctions laws and regulations as well as applicable sanctions international lists. Provide the Group Compliance with assurance that controls required under sanctions regulations are embedded within the Bank s processes to avoid any sanctions breach and/or establishing relationship with a sanction listed party.</li> <li>Review and investigate all breaches, discrepancies and irregular activities, and recommend corrective actions to ensure compliance with the Bank's Sanctions policies/procedures and mitigation of identified risks for the bank.</li> <li>Define and ensure the integrity of all Sanctions Lists for payment, name screening systems to ensure the bank is not exposed to any risk of dealing with a sanctioned person and/or entity.</li> <li>Appling SCA, DFM &amp; ADX requirements from all below prospective.</li></ol>

Compliance Manager

Client of Tandem Search

Key Result Areas
<ul>
 <li>Ensures full adherence to Group Sanctions Policy, including but not limited to related Sanctions Guidance and operating procedures.</li>
 <li>Supports Head of Sanctions and senior management in meeting their regulatory obligations by providing active support in the implementation of Sanctions policies in compliance with regulations and the Group s Sanctions Policies, procedures, and standards.</li>
 <li>Act as the primary interface to the Business by supporting and advising on a range of Sanctions compliance matters</li>
 <li>Responsible for defining and maintaining the sanctions screening framework (including development of internal standards) and ensuring that screening infrastructure and functionalities are optimally maintained to produce effective and efficient results while maintaining the integrity of the system against the sanctions policy as well as sanctions regulations</li>
</ul>
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
<ul>
 <li>Graduate with 7 + years of banking experience, with at least 4 years of relevant experience in AML / Sanctions Compliance.</li>
 <li>Excellent and up-to-date knowledge and sufficient understanding of International / OFAC/ EU/ UN/ UAE Sanctions.</li>
 <li>Market knowledge of IT tools/ software used for customer screening and payments filtering</li>
 <li>Good knowledge and understanding of local AML/CFT rules and legislation, and international best practices,/requirements.</li>
 <li>ACAMS Certified/other recognized certification (desirable)</li>
 <li>Organizational awareness including working knowledge of risks, products, processes, controls, list management and systems.</li>
 <li>Computer literate with good knowledge of MS Excel and Business Object (BO) reports.</li>
 <li>Good command of spoken and written English.</li>
 <li>Good presentation skills.</li>
 <li>Efficient and logical approach to problem solving.</li>
</ul>

Compliance Manager Sanctions (Emiratization)

Responsibilities:
<ul>
 <li>Manage and perform Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) for Financial Institutions (FIs) and Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs), including Nostro, Vostro, RMA, and NBFIs.</li>
 <li>Conduct reviews aligned with OFAC, UN, EU, UKHMT, and UAE regulations; escalate potential sanctions, proliferation, or terrorist financing risks.</li>
 <li>Perform risk assessments and transaction activity reviews during onboarding and periodic KYC refreshes for FI and VASP customers.</li>
 <li>Liaise with AML monitoring teams to ensure FI and VASP segments are adequately covered in scenario-based monitoring.</li>
 <li>Prepare EDD reports and risk summaries for senior management and committees.</li>
 <li>Collaborate with Relationship Managers, Legal, Sanctions and AML Teams and Operations for holistic risk-based decisions.</li>
 <li>Contribute to the enhancement of internal policies and ensure alignment with CBUAE, ESCA, DFSA, ADGM FSRA, and VARA regulations.</li>
 <li>Provide guidance and training to junior staff and business teams on KYC/EDD, sanctions, and AML controls.</li>
 <li>Contribute to the development and continuous enhancement of policies, procedures, and standards governing FI and VASP KYC/EDD.</li>
 <li>Support implementation of local regulatory requirements (CBUAE, ESCA, DFSA, ADGM FSRA, VARA) and alignment with international best practices.</li>
 <li>Provide training and guidance to junior staff and business teams on KYC/EDD, sanctions, and AML controls for FI and VASP relationships.</li>
 <li>Assist in responding to regulatory inspections, internal audits, and external assurance reviews relating to FI and VASP due diligence.</li>
 <li>Review and support investigations into unusual or suspicious activity for FI and VASP relationships.</li>
 <li>Identify potential sanctions, proliferation financing, and terrorist financing risks, escalating cases where required.</li>
 <li>Assist in periodic risk assessments for FI and VASP segments, ensuring effective risk rating methodology is applied.</li>
</ul>

Assistant Manager, Customer Due Diligence

Hepsiburada (NASDAQ: HEPS)

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 At Hepsiburada, we are driven by our mission to improve people's lives by developing innovative products and services. Prioritizing customer satisfaction, we offer over 280 million products across more than 30 categories. Through our marketplace model, we bring together over 100,000 businesses. With T&uuml;rkiye&rsquo;s and the region's largest Smart Operations Center, industry-leading R&amp;D initiatives, and innovative solutions, we contribute significantly to the growth of the e-commerce ecosystem. For the past two years, we have proudly held the title of Turkey's most recommended e-commerce platform.
 
 
 
 
 
 Through our innovative services like HepsiJET, Hepsipay, HepsiLojistik, HepsiAd, and Hepsiburada Global, we create value for all our stakeholders. Committed to harnessing technology for social benefit, our &ldquo;Technology Empowerment for Women Entrepreneurs&rdquo; program has connected thousands of women entrepreneurs with e-commerce, supporting their growth. Our goal is to leverage digitalization and e-commerce to enable greater economic participation.
 
 
 With 25 years of experience driven by innovation and entrepreneurship, we proudly continue our journey as &ldquo;T&uuml;rkiye&rsquo;s Hepsiburada&rdquo; and the first and only Turkish company listed on NASDAQ, the world's leading technology exchange.
 
 
 
 
 
 For our colleagues, we offer a work environment that supports creating together and adding more meaning to our work. As a team full of opportunities, we are happy to develop, produce and succeed together.
 
 
 If you want to be part of a team that creates value for everyone and makes life easier through innovative products and services&mdash;and contribute to exciting success stories&mdash;the future starts here.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Hepsipay
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Hepsipay, T&uuml;rkiye&rsquo;s leading payment solutions provider in both e-commerce and physical retail, delivers a fast, secure, and seamless shopping experience to a broad customer base of over 17 million users.
 
 
 With its secure card storage feature, Hepsipay enables customers to use their saved cards not only on the Hepsiburada platform but also across dozens of e-commerce sites and millions of physical retail locations. Beyond payments, Hepsipay offers its users access to exclusive campaigns and loyalty programs, providing additional value and convenience.
 
 
 Customers can instantly access all their saved cards via their digital wallet and top up their wallets using instant credit to complete purchases quickly and easily.
 
 
 Hepsipay also empowers business partners with one-click payment, installment solutions, and the ability to accept payments across both online and offline channels. By tapping into Hepsipay&rsquo;s rapidly growing customer network, business partners benefit from higher conversion rates and larger basket sizes&mdash;unlocking new growth opportunities.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Our Requirements:
 
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 University degree in engineering, finance, law, economics, business or a related discipline,
 </li>
 <li>
 Proven experience (at least 6-7 years) in any or several areas of Compliance, AML, KYC, Sanctions areas (Core Compliance-Regulatory Compliance will be an asset),
 </li>
 <li>
 Proven managerial experience in planning, managing, evaluating and reporting of Compliance &amp; Internal Control Department&rsquo;s duties and works,
 </li>
 <li>
 Having good knowledge and skills on Sanction and Transaction Monitoring systems,
 </li>
 <li>
 Having ability to prioritize work flows and ensure deadlines are met,
 </li>
 <li>
 Certificates will be an asset (ACAMS, ICA or equivalent ones),
 </li>
 <li>
 Good skill of usage of office programs (specifically Excel, Power Point) and presentation skills,
 </li>
 <li>
 Investigative approach and analytical thinking,
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong relationship management,
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience of managing conflicting workloads and priorities.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Your Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Monitor and ensure compliance with applicable legal regulations in the e- commerce, finance &amp; payment industry. Manage the identification of legal requirements, development and updating of policies and procedures to ensure compliance,
 </li>
 <li>
 Establish an effective internal control system regarding Compliance related issues within the company and identify potential risks through risk assessments and take necessary measures to mitigate them,
 </li>
 <li>
 Organize training programs to ensure employees have knowledge of legal regulations. Conduct awareness campaigns to promote understanding and adherence to legal requirements, as well as company policies and procedures,
 </li>
 <li>
 Act as an advisor to support business on financial crime related matters,
 </li>
 <li>
 Responsible for core AML Activities; Transaction Filtering (Releasing alerts, conducting system enhancements), Transaction Monitoring (Releasing alerts, conducting system enhancements, knowledge on SAR process), KYC process (Leading the governance, checking KYC files, providing advisory service),
 </li>
 <li>
 Responsible for preparing reports as periodic basis daily, weekly, monthly and yearly,
 </li>
 <li>
 Responsible of communication with local authorities (ie. MASAK),
 </li>
 <li>
 Conduct compliance related controls and complete relevant reporting,
 </li>
 <li>
 Follow up local financial crime related regulatory changes and take necessary actions,
 </li>
 <li>
 Monitor and manage of internal control activities carried out by internal control staff.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 "Bu ilan sebebiyle yapaca&gbreve;&inodot;n&inodot;z ba&scedil;vurular arac&inodot;l&inodot;&gbreve;&inodot;yla toplanacak ki&scedil;isel verileriniz veri sorumlusu D-Market Elektronik Hizmetler ve Ticaret A.&Scedil; (&ldquo;Hepsiburada&rdquo;) taraf&inodot;ndan 6698 say&inodot;l&inodot; Ki&scedil;isel Verilerin Korunmas&inodot; Kanunu (&ldquo;KVKK&rdquo;) ve ilgili mevzuat kapsam&inodot;nda i&scedil; ba&scedil;vuru s&uuml;re&ccedil;lerinin y&uuml;r&uuml;t&uuml;lmesi amac&inodot;yla otomatik yollarla i&scedil;lenecektir. Detayl&inodot; bilgi i&ccedil;in l&uuml;tfen
 
 Ayd&inodot;nlatma
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Metni&rsquo;ndeki
 
 &Ccedil;al&inodot;&scedil;an Aday&inodot; (https://www.hepsiburada.com/kisisel-verilerin-korunmasi) ki&scedil;i kategorisini inceleyiniz.&rdquo;
 
 
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Assistant Compliance Officer

ETISAL International Group

<div>
 
 Job Title:Senior Compliance Officer
 
 
 Location: Abbassia
 
 
 Job Summary:
 
 
 We&rsquo;re hiring a Compliance Officer to ensure our operations meet legal and regulatory standards. You&rsquo;ll play a key role in managing KYC, AML, and sanctions risks, especially with high-risk clients and complex structures.
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
 Lead KYC, CDD, and EDD processes
 
 
 Identify and mitigate AML/sanctions/proliferation financing risks
 
 
 Approve high-risk applications and ensure proper due diligence
 
 
 Train and support junior staff on compliance procedures
 
 
 Monitor regulatory changes and assist in audits and reporting
 
 
 Requirements:
 
 
 2&ndash;3 years in KYC/onboarding or compliance
 
 
 Strong understanding of AML/CTF, UBO identification
 
 
 Experience with high-risk clients and sensitive data
 
 
 CAMS or similar certification is a plus
 
 
 Strong communication and leadership skills
 
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Senior EDD Compliance Officer

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