Ant Group-On site Sanctions Compliance Officer-EMEA

Ant Technology Group Co., Ltd.; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in London seeks an experienced EMEA On site Sanctions Compliance Officer to ensure compliance with international sanctions regulations. The role involves developing compliance policies, conducting risk assessments, and providing advisory support across teams. The ideal candidate has 5-7 years of relevant experience and a strong understanding of sanctions controls. Proficiency in sanctions screening tools and ability in Mandarin is a plus.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in sanctions compliance in financial services.
• Proficient in using sanctions screening technologies.
• Strong skills in handling regulatory inquiries and investigations.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain sanctions compliance policies.
• Investigate sanctions hits and recommend actions.
• Provide expertise on sanctions compliance to internal teams.
• Develop and deliver compliance training.
• Conduct sanctions risk assessments and report to management.
• Liaise with regulators on sanctions inquiries.
• Manage sanctions-related incidents and maintain documentation.
• Collaborate with global compliance teams.

Skills

Sanctions compliance knowledge

Regulatory inquiry coordination

Team collaboration

Chinese (Mandarin) language

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, or related fields

Advanced degree or certification (e.g., CAMS, CGSS)

Tools

Sanctions screening tools

Job description

Job description

The EMEA On site Sanctions Compliance Officer will play a key role in ensuring the organization's compliance with international sanctions regulations, particularly within the UK, Europe and Middle East regions. This position involves implementing and monitoring sanctions controls, advising on sanctions related matters, and mitigating risks associated with sanctions violations.

Key Responsibilities

• Sanctions Compliance Program Implementation: Develop, maintain, and implement sanctions compliance policies, procedures, and frameworks tailored to the EMEA region. Ensure adherence to local and international sanctions regulations, including but not limited to EU, UK, and US OFAC sanctions.
• Screening Escalations: Investigate potential sanctions hits, escalating as necessary, and recommend appropriate action.
• Advisory Support: Provide subject matter expertise to internal teams on sanctions compliance, including business units, legal, and risk management. Assess sanctions risk for new products, services, and partnerships in the EMEA region.
• Training and Awareness: Develop and deliver sanctions compliance training for employees and key stakeholders. Promote a culture of compliance within the organization.
• Risk Assessment and Reporting: Conduct annual entity level sanctions risk assessments and policy gap analyses. Prepare and present reports to senior management and relevant committees on sanctions compliance matters.
• Regulatory Interaction: Liaise with regulators and law enforcement agencies regarding sanctions inquiries, audits, or investigations. Ensure timely and accurate regulatory reporting related to sanctions.
• Incident Management: Manage sanctions-related incidents, including breach investigations and remedial actions. Maintain records of sanctions-related decisions and activities for audit purposes.
• Collaboration: Work closely with Global compliance teams to ensure consistency and alignment with group-wide sanctions policies. Collaborate with Tech and Data teams to enhance sanctions screening and data quality controls.

Job Requirement

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or higher, with a preference for majors in Law, Finance, or related fields. Advanced degree or certification (e.g., CAMS, CGSS) is a plus.
• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in sanctions compliance, preferably within the financial services or fintech sector
• Proficiency in sanctions screening tools and related technologies.
• Strong skills in coordinating responses to regulatory inquiries and government investigations/litigation.
• A team player and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively with multiple teams located in different jurisdictions and under strict deadlines.
• Experience with e-commerce, payments, MSB, or financial services preferred
• Chinese (Mandarin) ability will be a plus

Reporting Line: Report to the EMEA and Americas Sanctions Compliance Officer