Sanctions Specialist - Banking - ASAP

Michael Page; Genf; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page International is seeking a sanctions specialist for a Geneva-based private bank. The role focuses on managing day-to-day sanctions matters, performing reviews, and advising across OFAC, EU, UK, SECO, and UN regimes.

The successful candidate will hold 5+ years of sanctions experience in financial services, with fluency in French and English; Russian is a plus. Availability ASAP is preferred with no notice period.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of dedicated sanctions experience, preferably in private banking or financial services.
• Strong knowledge of international sanctions frameworks and compliance controls.
• Excellent analytical and decision-making abilities with attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively with senior stakeholders and management.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day sanctions-related matters across the bank.
• Conduct sanctions reviews, investigations and risk assessments on clients and transactions.
• Review and analyse sanctions screening alerts and update policies.
• Provide guidance on OFAC, EU, UK, SECO and UN sanctions regimes.
• Escalate complex cases to senior management and contribute to training.

Skills

Sanctions

French

English

Russian

Job description

• You have local experience in Sanctions in a bank, available ASAP
• You speak french, english / russian a plus.

About Our Client

Our client, a Geneva-based private bank, is looking for a Sanctions Specialist to strengthen its Compliance function.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day sanctions-related matters across the bank.
• Conduct sanctions reviews, investigations and risk assessments on clients, transactions and counterparties.
• Review and analyse sanctions screening alerts.
• Provide expert guidance on international sanctions regimes, including OFAC, EU, UK, SECO and UN sanctions.
• Identify, assess and mitigate sanctions-related risks.
• Advise Front Office and control functions on sanctions compliance matters.
• Contribute to the enhancement of sanctions policies, procedures and internal controls.
• Escalate and present sensitive cases to the Head of Compliance, Legal and Executive Committee when required.
• Monitor regulatory developments and emerging sanctions risks.
• Deliver training and awareness initiatives on sanctions compliance topics.
• Assist Trade Compliance, Export Control and ensure adherance to domestic and international regulations.

The Successful Applicant

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of dedicated sanctions experience, preferably within private banking, wealth management or financial services.
• Previous experience within Compliance is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of international sanctions frameworks.
• Hands‑on professional capable of operating independently.
• Excellent analytical and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with senior stakeholders and management.
• Flexible, responsive and comfortable taking ownership of complex matters.
• Fluent in French, English - Russian a big plus.

We are looking for someone available ASAP, therefore no notice period.

What's on Offer

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