Compliance, Financial Crime Compliance – Government Sanctions Group, Vice President, London

Overview

In this role you will serve as a sanctions subject matter expert within Global Compliance, helping to ensure the firm adheres to UK, EU and OFAC regulations. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess sanctions risks, guide complex transactions, and support regulatory reporting and governance. The position offers exposure to a global program, with opportunities to mentor juniors and shape sanctions controls and training. Your work directly supports the firm’s anti-financial crime program and risk management objectives.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance on sanctions matters across business, operations and technology divisions
• Undertake assessments and investigations of sanctions issues and prepare regulatory reports and disclosures
• Advise on sanctions implications for key controls and new business activity
• Ensure metrics, deadlines, and record-keeping obligations are met
• Contribute to sanctions and FCC governance forums
• Deliver sanctions training to employees

Key requirements

• At least 6 years’ sanctions advisory experience at a global financial institution or relevant government agency
• Substantive knowledge of UK, EU and OFAC sanctions and advising stakeholders on sanctions risks and controls
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to interpret complex regulatory guidance
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with ability to synthesize information and provide actionable recommendations
• Ability to manage multiple priority projects and deliver high-quality results
• Team-oriented with mentoring capability

• collaboration
• attention to detail
• communication
• UK/EU/OFAC sanctions knowledge
• sanctions risk assessment
• regulatory reporting and disclosures

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