Job Description
Exciting Role for a Sanctions Compliance Leader
Are you an experienced professional in financial crime compliance with a passion for sanctions This role offers a unique chance to make a significant impact within a dynamic financial institution.
Why This Role Stands Out:
Strategic Influence: Lead the development and enhancement of sanctions policies and procedures, ensuring they align with global standards and regulatory requirements.
Professional Growth: Stay at the forefront of industry best practices and regulatory expectations, positioning yourself as a thought leader in sanctions compliance.
Collaborative Environment: Work closely with internal stakeholders across various departments to implement effective control measures and drive key initiatives.
Leadership Opportunities: Guide and mentor a dedicated team, conducting impactful training sessions and sharing your expertise on complex sanctions-related issues.
High-Level Engagement: Present critical findings and recommendations to the Board and Senior Management, influencing key decisions and shaping the future of the organisation's sanctions framework.
Key Responsibilities:
Strengthen and implement sanctions policies and procedures in compliance with local and overseas regulatory policies and other relevant regulations.
Lead regular reviews of sanctions policies, considering geopolitical events, emerging risks, and sanctions evasion typologies.
Monitor sanctions developments, regulatory expectations, and industry best practices to keep the organisation ahead of the curve.
Conduct impact and gap analysis, proposing actionable recommendations to address identified gaps.
Advise business units and FCC teams on the operationalisation of sanctions policies, particularly in complex or high-risk cases.
Drive and manage key projects to enhance sanctions controls, collaborating with stakeholders across the first and second lines of defence.
Deliver effective training on sanctions policies, procedures, and case studies.
Review and prepare presentation materials and responses for regulators and external stakeholders.
Report sanctions-related risks and control effectiveness to the Board and Senior Management.
Requirements:
- A degree with a minimum of 10 years of experience in financial crime compliance, specialising in sanctions.
- A strategic outlook with a deep understanding of AML/CFT and sanctions policies, procedures, and controls.
- Strong knowledge of sanctions requirements, emerging risks, typologies, and global trends.
- Ability to balance business growth with sanctions risk management, ensuring compliance with all sanctions obligations.
This role is perfect for a seasoned compliance professional looking to leverage their expertise and drive significant change within a leading financial institution. If you are ready to take on this challenge and make a lasting impact, this position is tailored for you.
