Global Financial Crime Sanctions Assurance Leader

HSBC Group; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial institution is seeking a Financial Crime Assurance - Sanctions professional for a hybrid role. This position involves leading assurance activities focused on sanctions risk management, ensuring effective systems and controls. Responsibilities include overseeing a dedicated team, developing assurance strategies, and collaborating with senior management to uphold compliance standards. Candidates should have extensive knowledge of sanctions risks, strong leadership skills, and a solid understanding of regulatory frameworks. Competitive compensation and hybrid work options are available.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of sanctions risks and controls.
• Experience in leading assurance or audit functions within financial institutions.
• Excellent strategic thinking and risk management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead assurance activities for sanctions risk management.
• Oversee and develop a high-performing assurance team.
• Ensure alignment of assurance strategies with regulatory expectations.

Skills

Risk assessment

Team leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Relevant degree or professional certification

Tools

Risk management frameworks

Job description

A leading global financial institution is seeking a Financial Crime Assurance - Sanctions professional for a hybrid role. This position involves leading assurance activities focused on sanctions risk management, ensuring effective systems and controls. Responsibilities include overseeing a dedicated team, developing assurance strategies, and collaborating with senior management to uphold compliance standards. Candidates should have extensive knowledge of sanctions risks, strong leadership skills, and a solid understanding of regulatory frameworks. Competitive compensation and hybrid work options are available.