About This Role
Porta Strategies is seeking a highly experienced compliance executive to serve as a Fractional Chief Compliance Officer for an international humanitarian nonprofit organization. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience leading enterprise compliance programs with particular expertise in AML/CFT, OFAC and global sanctions compliance, anti\-bribery and corruption, donor due diligence, humanitarian aid compliance, third\-party risk management, and nonprofit governance.
This executive will work directly with organizational leadership and the Board to establish and oversee a best\-in\-class compliance framework supporting international humanitarian, medical, educational, and charitable operations in diverse global environments.
Required Expertise
- Anti\-Money Laundering (AML)
- Counter Financing of Terrorism (CFT)
- OFAC and Global Sanctions Compliance
- Humanitarian Aid Compliance
- Donor Due Diligence and Donor Acceptance
- Financial Crime Risk Management
- Third\-Party Risk Management
- Anti\-Bribery and Corruption
- Enterprise Compliance Programs
- Nonprofit Governance and Board Reporting
- International Operations and Cross\-Border Risk Management
- Internal Investigations and Compliance Monitoring
Preferred Background
- Former Chief Compliance Officer
- Former Financial Institution Compliance Executive
- Former OFAC, Treasury, FinCEN, FDIC, OCC, Federal Reserve, DOJ, or Regulatory Professional
- Senior Humanitarian or NGO Compliance Executive
- International Development or Global Aid Compliance Experience
- Experience operating in higher\-risk or conflict\-affected regions
Preferred Credentials
· CAMS \| CFCS \| CFE \| CRCM \| CCEP \| CIA
· JD or equivalent legal qualification
· Relevant government or regulatory experience
This fractional executive role is designed for a seasoned compliance professional capable of providing strategic, Board\-level guidance while building and maintaining a robust compliance framework consistent with international best practices and donor expectations.
Compensation: Up to $350 per hour (up to approximately $14,000 per month based on a 40\-hour monthly commitment)
About Porta Strategies
Porta Strategies is a consulting firm specializing in financial crime compliance and sanctions risk management. We help organizations operating across sectors, including those in international and higher\-risk environments, establish robust compliance frameworks that meet regulatory requirements and best practices. We connect clients with experienced executive advisors and support mission\-driven organizations in building transparent, accountable, and resilient operations that can scale responsibly and effectively.
Pay: $86,131\.95 \- $103,728\.79 per year
Application Question(s):
- Describe your experience serving as a Chief Compliance Officer, Deputy CCO, or equivalent senior compliance executive. What was the size and complexity of the organization? Who did you report to? Did you regularly interact with the Board?
- Have you designed or substantially rebuilt an enterprise\-wide compliance program? Please provide an example, including governance structures, policies, and risk assessment frameworks you implemented.
- What is your experience presenting compliance matters to Boards of Directors and executive leadership teams?
- Describe your experience designing or managing AML/CFT programs. What industries or sectors were involved? What were your primary responsibilities?
- How have you approached risk assessments for money laundering, terrorist financing, fraud, and sanctions exposure?
- Describe a particularly challenging financial crime issue you managed and the outcome.
- What experience do you have with OFAC sanctions compliance and international sanctions programs?
- Have you advised organizations operating in sanctioned or high\-risk jurisdictions? If so, please describe.
- Explain how you would evaluate whether a humanitarian project presents sanctions\-related concerns.
- Have you worked directly with nonprofits, NGOs, charities, foundations, humanitarian organizations, or international aid programs?
- What compliance risks are unique to humanitarian organizations compared to financial institutions?
- Describe your experience with donor due diligence, grant compliance, donor restrictions, or charitable fund oversight.
- Describe your experience supporting organizations operating internationally.
- Have you worked with organizations conducting activities in conflict\-affected regions or politically sensitive environments?
Work Location: Remote