Financial Crime and Sanctions Team Lead – 12 month FTC

Compliance Professionals; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global Brokerage firm in London is seeking an experienced compliance specialist. You will provide expert guidance on UK, EU, and US sanctions regimes, conduct assessments, and develop compliance procedures. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in sanctions management and a deep understanding of customer due diligence. Effective communication skills are essential. This role offers an opportunity to enhance the financial crime framework within a dynamic regulatory environment.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in sanctions management.
• Deep understanding of customer due diligence using a risk-based approach.
• Familiarity with legal entity types across jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance on UK, EU and US sanctions regimes.
• Conduct assessments and deliver clear, accurate recommendations.
• Develop procedures to support sanctions compliance.

Skills

Sanctions management

Customer due diligence

Communication skills

Risk-based methodology

Job description

The Company:

Our client is a leading global Brokerage firm based in the City.

The Responsibilities:

• Provide expert guidance on UK, EU and US sanctions regimes
• Conduct assessments and deliver clear, accurate recommendations
• Maintain market-standard record keeping
• Communicate risk insights effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Develop procedures to support sanctions compliance
• Analyse corporate structures for compliance
• Produce risk assessments for new and existing exposures
• Support the 1st Line of Defence in Financial Crime, AML and Sanctions Compliance
• Enhance the financial crime framework
• Offer subject matter expertise on complex financial crime matters
• Act swiftly and prioritise independently

Experience Required:

• Strong experience in sanctions management
• Deep understanding of customer due diligence using a risk-based approach
• Familiarity with legal entity types across jurisdictions
• Solid knowledge of UK, EU and US regulatory requirements
• Ability to apply a risk-based methodology
• Excellent communication skills

For further information please contact Hannah Tabatabai