Trade Compliance Manager Jobs in New York

Reporting directly to the Global Chief Compliance Officer, the Trade Sanctions and AML/CTF Global Compliance Program Manager is responsible for the risk-based design, implementation, and ongoing management of Chubb’s Global Trade Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering/Countering Terrorist Financing Risk Framework. This position plays a critical part in safeguarding Chubb’s global operations against trade sanctions, export controls, AML/CTF and related risks ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations and working closely with business partners to implement effective controls.

The role requires an individual with significant expertise in designing and managing Trade Sanctions and AML Compliance Risk Management programs; is capable of driving a unified compliance strategy across diverse regions and business units; and who can provide leadership as Chubb implements new screening platforms and automated technology globally. The incumbent will lead the continuous improvement of global standards, policies, and procedures, ensuring that Chubb’s Trade Sanctions & AML controls are robust, effective and responsive to evolving regulatory changes.

Success in this role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and the ability to influence and collaborate across a global organization. The individual will be an integral part of the Global Compliance function in fostering a culture of compliance, risk awareness, and operational excellence throughout Chubb.

This role can sit in any Chubb US or Canadian office location.

Key Responsibilities:

The role will report to the Global Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) and lead, oversee, and manage a team of trade compliance and screening operations personnel. The incumbent will work closely with legal counsel, technology and operations in this role. They will also need to build strong relationships with business stakeholders to understand their operating and risk environment and to implement appropriate controls that are streamlined with business requirements.

The role has responsibility for Chubb’s Global Trade Sanctions & AML/CTF Framework including:

• Own, manage, and continuously enhance the Global Trade Sanctions & AML Compliance Risk Frameworks ensuring alignment with Chubb’s risk appetite and regulatory requirements and provision of appropriate management information reporting.
• Implement appropriate governance committees and working forums to manage and report on trade sanctions and AML/CTF risks to work closely with regional and local teams.
• Ongoing review and improvement of the design, implementation, and maintenance of global standards, policies, and procedures for trade sanctions & AML/CTF compliance.
• Ensure effective communication and training on trade sanctions & AML/CTF requirements to all relevant stakeholders, including compliance teams and business units.
• Oversee processes to identify, assess, and communicate material trade sanctions and AML/CTF legal and regulatory developments across all regions and provide guidance on required actions and remediation as needed
• Ensure robust local and regional procedures are in place to promptly identify and escalate complex or high-risk trade sanctions & AML/CTF matters to the Global Chief Compliance Officer and others as required.
• Oversee the design and monitoring of trade sanctions and AML/CTF controls, ensuring timely identification and remediation of deficiencies. Provide regular and ad hoc reporting to the Global Compliance Officer, senior management, and relevant committees on the status of trade sanctions & AML/CTF compliance.
• Lead the compliance workstream of the in-process Sanctions Screening Solutions Project to replace Chubb’s existing screening platform. Drive continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging data analytics, technology, and industry best practices.

• Extensive experience (8+ years) in trade sanctions & AML/CTF compliance and risk management, preferably in a global financial services or insurance environment.
• Proven leadership and people management skills, with experience managing global or multi-regional teams.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and risk assessment capabilities.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.
• Experience with compliance technology solutions (e.g., screening tools, case management systems, use of technology to increase capacity).
• Relevant professional certifications (e.g., CAMS, ICA, ACAMS) preferred.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strong domain expertise in trade sanctions, export controls, and AML/CTF compliance, development of frameworks, policies, procedures and training and strong operational risk experience
• Familiarity with global screening platforms, screening filters, testing and data sources and use of emerging technology and AI as part of risk framework.
• Demonstrated experience as a seasoned and experienced senior Trade Sanctions & AML/CTF Compliance Program Manager within insurance or broader financial services.
• Proven ability to engage with both technical teams and senior compliance, legal and business stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to influence decision-making at executive levels.
Highly organized, proactive, and risk-aware, with strong leadership, analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

The pay range for the role is $220,000-$300,000. The specific offer will depend on an applicant’s skills and other factors . This role may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program. Chubb offers a comprehensive benefits package, more details on which can be found on our careers website . The disclosed pay range estimate may be adjusted for the applicable geographic differential for the location in which the position is filled.