Under the FATF definition, which role would be considered an international organization PEP?

• A. Directors
• B. Senior management
• C. Deputy directors
• D. Members of the board

Answer: (C)

Under FATF, a PEP includes individuals who hold prominent public functions in international organizations. A deputy director occupies a high-level leadership role within many international organizations, part of the senior management tier just below the director and responsible for key functions. That level of public influence and authority fits the international organization PEP category, which is why this role is identified as the best example. While directors, senior management in general, and board members can also be linked to international organizations, the deputy director position is the precise role that FATF guidance uses to denote an international organization PEP in this context.