Sanctions & AML Compliance Specialist Focus

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Support the UK Head of Sanctions in providing subject matter expertise, guidance, and oversight of sanctions risk management, acting as a second line of defence to ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and internal requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure effective sanctions compliance infrastructure, policies, and procedures.
• Monitor and assess UK sanctions, trade regulations, and geopolitical developments, producing clear guidance for stakeholders.
• Represent the firm in industry forums, advocating on sanctions and trade compliance matters.
• Provide technical advice on complex sanctions queries, alerts, and incidents.
• Oversee sanctions screening processes, frozen asset reporting, and circumvention reviews.
• Deliver training and build awareness of sanctions obligations.
• Support strategic projects, governance, and oversight improvements across the sanctions framework.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the business and compliance functions.

Requirements

• Strong expertise in UK and international sanctions and trade compliance, supported by relevant qualifications and industry experience.
• Ability to interpret complex legislation and regulatory changes, providing actionable recommendations.
• Experience engaging with regulators and industry bodies.
• Knowledge of payment systems, compliance processes, and financial crime risks (including emerging risks such as PSPs and crypto)

• Seniority level Associate

• Employment type
  
  Full-time

• Job function Other
• Industries Investment Banking and Banking

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