Senior Manager Compliance Programs and Projects

Why You Will Love Working Here

At IATA, we represent over 350 airlines worldwide, striving to make aviation safer, smarter, more sustainable, and inclusive.

• Our values are not just words on a page - they are the energy behind everything we do: ONE IATA – We collaborate across teams, TRUSTED – We do the right thing, INNOVATIVE – We make tomorrow better, INCLUSIVE – We embrace diverse perspectives.
• With over 30,000 courses available, we believe in continuous learning and support your growth in an ever‑changing industry.
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion are our priorities. We are certified by the Equal Salary Foundation, offering equal pay and family‑friendly policies.
• We encourage community involvement through volunteering and strive to make tomorrow better for aviation and our communities. We offer time off so you can support causes important to you.
• We promote work‑life balance with flexible work options, including remote and hybrid work, a generous ‘work from abroad’ policy, and you get your birthday off!

Employment Type:

Permanent

Travel Required:

0

Join our Corporate Services division as we embark on a continuous improvement and digital transformation journey. The ambition of Corporate Services is to be the trusted proactive partner providing data‑driven corporate services for the business, while upholding the highest fiduciary standards.

The Corporate Services division encompasses the following departments:
Corporate Finance, Treasury and Tax, FP&A, Regional Finance across five regional offices, Internal Audit, Corporate Risk and Compliance, Corporate Administration and Procurement.

Reporting to the Director of Sanctions, AML, and CTF Compliance, the Senior Manager – Compliance Programs and Projects will play a pivotal role in overseeing the Compliance function’s involvement in the development and launch of new products and services.

This role entails identifying and managing regulatory risks, leading the creation and implementation of compliance programs, and ensuring all new initiatives adhere to regulatory standards. The incumbent will develop mitigation plans, ensuring a robust compliance framework to support innovative product development while maintaining regulatory integrity.

• Assist cross‑divisional project teams with the assessment of regulatory risks.
• Design and implement new compliance programs or solutions according to agreed action plans.
• Identify and execute compliance enhancement projects for operational efficiency, particularly in:
• System Enhancement:
  Maximizing the potential of existing technologies (e.g., Salesforce and Accuity).
• Process Automation:
  Integrating technology ecosystems to minimize manual processes and increase "straight‑through" DD processes.
• Lead and support the Legal team in conducting, reviewing, and analyzing legal reviews related to projects with a regulatory compliance impact.
• Support the relevant IT teams in implementing technological enhancements and solutions related to new or existing compliance controls and processes.
• Develop Business Requirement Documents (BRDs) that map the operational implementation of new compliance processes and controls.

• Strong financial and banking background and/or understanding of IATA’s financial services & products.
• Strong understanding of AML, economic sanctions, and Finreg risks, as well as associated mitigation plans.
• Exceptional writing skills with the ability to draft reports, policies, manuals, procedures, and business correspondence for a senior‑level audience.
• A graduate degree in Finance, Business, Accounting or Law is required (e.g., MBA, LLM, CPA).
• Direct compliance and project management‑related experience (7+ years) in the financial services industry is preferred.
• Candidates with a background in Project Management, Audit, and/or Operational Risk functions will be considered.
• CAMS and/or CFE certified individuals are preferred.
• Fluency in English and French (written and spoken). Knowledge of other languages would be an asset.