Sanctions Advisory Manager

Provide expert sanctions advice to business units management and stakeholders ensuring compliance with applicable sanctions regulations while supporting commercial activity and risk management

• Advise business teams on sanctions-related risks regulations and controls
• Interpret sanctions laws issued by OFAC UN EU UK and relevant local regulators
• Review high-risk customers transactions products and business relationships
• Provide sanctions guidance for new products markets and strategic initiatives
• Conduct comprehensive sanctions risk assessments and control reviews
• Support investigations and the escalation of potential sanctions concerns
• Draft and maintain sanctions policies procedures and guidance documents
• Deliver sanctions training and awareness programs across the organization
• Engage with regulators auditors and internal stakeholders on sanctions matters
• Monitor global regulatory developments and assess their impact on the business

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Compliance, Risk Management, or a related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of global sanctions regulations and financial crime compliance.
• Proven experience in sanctions advisory, sanctions investigations, or compliance risk management.
• Ability to analyze complex regulatory frameworks and commercial business scenarios.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience drafting corporate sanctions policies and procedures.

• CAMS, CGSS, ICA Advanced Certificate in Managing Sanctions Risk, or similar certifications.
• Experience in corporate banking, investment banking, trade finance, correspondent banking, or compliance consulting.
• A formal legal or regulatory background.

• Quality and timeliness of sanctions advice.
• Regulatory compliance and clean audit outcomes.
• Effective risk identification and mitigation.
• High levels of stakeholder satisfaction and engagement.
• Successful delivery of training and policy enhancements.