Program Manager, Sanctions Compliance (OFAC)

The Program Manager, Sanctions Compliance (OFAC) serves as Matson’s specialist professional and subject matter resource for enterprise sanctions compliance, restricted-party screening, and related international trade controls. The position independently manages large and complex compliance processes with limited oversight and is responsible for translating applicable sanctions requirements into practical policies, procedures, controls, investigations, training, and business guidance.

What You Will Do

Sanctions screening, investigations, and advisory support; additional Treasury activities, including owning and administering enterprise sanctions and restricted-party screening processes for relevant counterparties, transactions, and shipments.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The role requires strong analytical, investigative, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, including the ability to address difficult and often complex matters, and the ability to influence and coordinate stakeholders across Legal, Operations, Technology, Finance, Procurement, and Commercial functions without relying on formal authority.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
• Five or more years of progressively responsible experience in sanctions compliance, international trade compliance, regulatory compliance, financial-crimes compliance, risk management, maritime compliance, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated subject matter expertise in sanctions or restricted-party screening, including investigation and disposition of potential matches and documentation of well-supported conclusions.
• Experience independently managing significant compliance programs, processes, projects, or control enhancements with limited oversight.
• Ability to interpret regulatory requirements and translate them into practical business policies, procedures, controls, system requirements, and training.
• Strong analytical, investigative, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, including the ability to address difficult and often complex matters.
• Ability to influence and coordinate stakeholders across Legal, Operations, Technology, Finance, Procurement, and Commercial functions without relying on formal authority.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of concise findings, recommendations, and management reporting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Learning budget
• Parental leave
• Wellness program
• Visa sponsorship
• Relocation assistance