Mercury

Senior Sanctions Product Advisor

New York, New York, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should have a minimum of 5+ years of experience working in Sanctions, with relevant experience in an advisory function, and possess deep knowledge of sanction regulations including OFAC and other applicable regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

The Senior Sanctions Product Advisor will help set and drive policy to support Mercury in building an industry-leading Sanctions program, review escalations from the Sanctions Investigations team for Sanctions, Politically Exposed Persons, and Adverse Media Negative News cases to recommend appropriate actions, partner with Risk and Product teams to guide Mercury’s growth in a highly-regulated space, including providing advisory on Sanction controls best practices and tuning exercises, serve as a champion and conduit for Sanctions priorities across the company, proactively identifying areas of potential Sanctions risk and training others to identify when an item needs to be escalated for Sanctions review, and support the execution of Sanctions model validations and risk assessments.

Skills

Sanctions
OFAC regulations
Sanctions policies
Risk assessment
Policy development
Regulatory compliance
Investigations
Training

Mercury

Banking services for startups and founders

About Mercury

Mercury provides banking services specifically designed for startups, regardless of their size or stage of development. Their offerings include free checking and savings accounts, debit and credit cards, and options for domestic and international wire transfers, as well as treasury and venture debt services. The platform is user-friendly, allowing founders to manage their finances with ease. What sets Mercury apart from traditional banks is its focus on the startup community, offering programs that connect founders with valuable resources and advice to help them succeed. The goal of Mercury is to empower startups by providing them with the financial tools and support they need to grow and thrive.

Key Metrics

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2017Year Founded
$146.8MTotal Funding
DEBTCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health, dental, & vision
Custom equipment setup
401(K) matching
12+ weeks paid parental leave
Book budget
Wellness benefits
Grocery budget
Paid lunch
Personalized callsign
Unlimited vacation policy (with mandatory minimum)

Risks

Mercury's decision to stop serving certain countries may lead to customer loss.
Integration challenges from the Teal acquisition could disrupt services.
Expansion into consumer banking might divert focus from core startup services.

Differentiation

Mercury offers both business and personal banking services, unlike many fintech competitors.
The company provides integrated financial management tools, enhancing startup operational efficiency.
Mercury's Raise program connects startups with investors, mentors, and other founders.

Upsides

Mercury secured a $100 million credit warehouse to expand its credit card business.
The acquisition of Teal enhances Mercury's financial management offerings for startups.
Mercury Personal expands market reach by attracting tech-savvy individuals.

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