Assistant Sanctions Manager - Advisory & Decisioning

Lloyds Bank plc; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Hybrid working

Job share

Private healthcare options

Job summary

Lloyds Banking Group is hiring an Assistant Sanctions Manager to join the Commercial Sanctions team. The role provides specialist sanctions advice, conducts risk assessments, and supports business decision making across the Group.

You will work with a wide range of partners to identify, assess and manage sanctions risks while ensuring compliance with international laws and group policy. The position offers hybrid working across Glasgow/Edinburgh/Birmingham/Bristol, with 35 hours per week and a

Qualifications

• Sanctions knowledge and policy compliance within a regulated environment.
• Experience in sanctions risk assessments and decision making.
• Ability to analyze complex information and make risk-based decisions.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist sanctions advice to business partners across the Group.
• Assess sanctions payments and cases, complete SAFs per policy and law.
• Conduct sanctions risk assessments for customers, transactions and products.
• Investigate sanctions breaches and regulatory concerns, assist remediation.
• Support governance, reporting and continuous improvement of sanctions controls.

Skills

Sanctions knowledge

Policy compliance

Sanctions risk management

Decision making

Stakeholder management

Critical thinking

Regulatory experience

Tools

Sanctions screening tools

Job description

End DateMonday 21 September 2026Salary Range£44,901 - £49,890We support flexible working – click here for more information on flexible working optionsFlexible Working OptionsHybrid Working, Job ShareJob Description SummaryThe Assistant Manager, Sanctions Advisory & Decisioning, plays a key role in protecting the Bank from sanctions risk by providing expert sanctions advice, conducting risk assessments and supporting business decision making across Business & Commercial Banking (BCB) and Corporate & Institutional Banking (CIB). The role acts as a trusted adviser to stakeholders, helping identify, assess and manage sanctions risks while supporting the ongoing development of a robust sanctions control environment.Job DescriptionSALARY: £44,901 - £49,890 paLOCATION(S):Glasgow, Edinburgh, Birmingham or BristolHOURS:35 hours per week, Full TimeWORKING PATTERN:Our work style is hybrid, which involves spending at least two days per week, or 40% of your time, at one of our office sites.ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITYWe are looking for x3 Assistant Sanctions Managers to join our Commercial Sanctions team , which sits within the Economic Crime Prevention function !As an Assistant Sanctions Manager, you'll provide specialist sanctions advice, guidance and industry knowledge to colleagues across the organisation. You'll work closely with business, operational and oversight teams to identify , assess and manage sanctions risks and complying with international sanctions regulations and laws whil st helping to maintain a strong and effective control environment.This is an exciting opportunity to join a team involved in complex sanctions decision making, sanctions screening , sanctions risk assessments, investigations and the ongoing enhancement of sanctions controls. Depending on business needs and your experience, you'll support activity across our Advisory & Decisioning team or our Screening, Investigations & Governance team.WHAT YOU'LL BE DOINGProviding specialist sanctions advice and guidance to business partners across the Group.Assessing sanctions payments / cases and completing Sanctions Authorisation Forms (SAFs) as required in line with policy and international law and regulations.Conducting sanctions risk assessments relating to customers, transactions, products and emerging risks .Investigating sanctions breaches, control issues and regulatory concerns, helping to support effective remediation.Managing sanctions referrals and technical queries from Commercial Banking and Trade Finance colleagues.Supporting governance, reporting and continuous improvement activity across the sanctions control environment.ABOUT USLike the modern Britain we serve, we're evolving. Investing billions in our people, data and technology, we're transforming the way we operate while helping Britain prosper.Our colleagues build relationships with customers, support communities and help provide safe and secure banking services every day. Together we're creating a more sustainable and inclusive future for people, businesses and communities across the UK.WHAT YOU'LL NEEDSanctions knowledge and policy complianceStrong knowledge of sanctions regulations and sanctions risk management and experience providing sanctions advice and guidance within a regulated financial services environment.Experience completing sanctions risk assessments and reviewing complex sanctions-related cases.Decision making & r iskAbility to analyse complex information and make balanced, risk-based decisions.Managing key relationshipsExperience building effective relationships with a wide range of business partners and providing constructive challenge where required .Critical thinkingAbility to investigate issues, identify root causes and support practical solutions and controls.And any experience of this would be really usefulExperience supporting sanctions screening frameworks, governance activities or investigations.Knowledge of trade finance, payments or corporate banking activities.Experience handling sanctions activity or complex sanctions referrals.Experience working with regulators or regulatory expectations relating to sanctions compliance.ABOUT WORKING FOR USWe're committed to building a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture where all colleagues can thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.If you need workplace adjustments or additional support throughout the recruitment process, we'll work with you to make sure you have everything you need to perform at your best.In addition to a competitive salary, you'll receive:28 days' holiday, with bank holidays on top.A generous pension contribution.Discretionary annual performance award.Private healthcare options.Wellbeing support and colleague assistance programmes.Access to flexible benefits that you can tailor to your needs.Ready to apply?If you're passionate about sanctions risk management and want to play a key role in protecting the Group while supporting important business decisions, we'd love to hear from you.At Lloyds Banking Group, we're driven by a clear purpose; to help Britain prosper. Across the Group, our colleagues are focused on making a difference to customers, businesses and communities. With us you'll have a key role to play in shaping the financial services of the future, whilst the scale and reach of our Group means you'll have many opportunities to learn, grow and develop.We keep your data safe. So, we'll only ever ask you to provide confidential or sensitive information once you have formally been invited along to an interview or accepted a verbal offer to join us which is when we run our background checks. We'll always explain what we need and why, with any request coming from a trusted Lloyds Banking Group person.We're focused on creating a values-led culture and are committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve. Together we’re building a truly inclusive workplace where all of our colleagues have the opportunity to make a real difference.