FinCrime and Sanctions Team Lead

Euroclear; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in the UK is seeking an expert in sanctions management for a 12-month Fixed Term Contract role. This position involves providing guidance on complex sanctions regimes, conducting risk assessments, and developing compliance procedures. Ideal candidates should have a strong understanding of regulatory requirements and excellent communication skills. This role offers significant responsibilities in shaping compliance processes within a crucial financial infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in sanctions management.
• Deep understanding of customer due diligence using a risk‑based approach.
• Solid knowledge of UK, EU and US regulatory requirements.

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

Regulatory knowledge (UK, EU, US)

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Description

Are you ready to lead the fight against financial crime from a unique vantage point? Can you navigate complex sanctions regimes with confidence and clarity? Do you want to shape the future of compliance in one of the UK’s most critical financial infrastructures? Then read on!

Euroclear UK and International Limited (EUI)

EUI is the UK’s Central Securities Depository (CSD) and a key provider of Financial Market Infrastructure. Among our many vital functions, the EUI Operations Financial Crime team plays a central role in safeguarding the integrity of the financial system.

Joining this team offers a rare opportunity to gain experience from a market‑wide perspective supporting the fight against financial crime across issuers, exchanges, registrars, agents, market makers and CREST members.

We are offering a 12‑month Fixed Term Contract opportunity with the potential for a permanent role thereafter.

What we’re looking for

You’ll bring

• 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

What you’ll be doing

• 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

Who you are

• Take ownership of tasks and ensure they are completed thoroughly and reliably
• Can manage a high workload, juggle multiple priorities and adapt effectively when plans shift
• Value contributing to a team focused on delivering change and continuous improvement
• Enjoy working collaboratively within a diverse team environment
• Consistently act with integrity and aim to make sound decisions
• Are proactive, motivated and able to perform under pressure to meet deadlines
• Communicate clearly and confidently and are comfortable seeking clarification when needed
• Approach challenges with a logical and practical mindset
• Maintain a strong sense of professional ethics and standards

A Great Place to Work for All

At Euroclear our people are our greatest strength. We are committed to building an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity and enables everyone to thrive. Our renewed values guide how we work together and shape our future:

• Integrity: We act with honesty, respect, humility and transparency, building trust through ethical behaviour.
• Client Centricity: We listen, understand and anticipate our client’s needs, placing them at the heart of every decision.
• Care: We support each other, embrace diversity and make a positive impact on our communities and environment.
• Collective Ownership: We work together as one Euroclear, taking individual accountability and collaborating to achieve shared success.
• Courage: We challenge the status quo, speak up constructively and embrace change as an opportunity for growth.
• Curiosity: We seek new ideas, learn continuously and encourage innovation by exploring different perspectives.

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of background, identity or circumstances. If you require any adjustments during the application process please let us know.