Anti-Money Laundering Specialist - SANCTIONS

Bruin; London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bruin in London is seeking an Associate-level Anti-Money Laundering Specialist focused on sanctions. You will support sanctions risk management, provide guidance on regulatory changes, and help develop the firm's sanctions program.

You'll engage with regulators and industry bodies, build policies, and deliver training to staff, while ensuring strong cross‑functional collaboration across compliance and business units.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in UK and international sanctions and trade compliance.
• Ability to interpret complex legislation and regulatory changes.
• Experience engaging with regulators and industry bodies.

Responsibilities

• Support the UK Head of Sanctions with expertise, guidance, and oversight of sanctions risk management.
• Oversee sanctions screening processes and related reporting.
• Provide training and guidance on sanctions obligations to stakeholders.
• Represent the firm in industry forums on sanctions matters.

Skills

Sanctions compliance

Regulatory interpretation

Stakeholder engagement

Industry networking

Education

Relevant sanctions/compliance qualifications

Job description

Anti-Money Laundering Specialist - SANCTIONS

Anti-Money Laundering Specialist - SANCTIONS

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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

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Investment Banking and Banking

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