Interim Senior Compliance Manager- Trade Compliance & Sanctions in City of London

Energy Jobline ZR; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational business in London is seeking a senior compliance professional for a 6-month interim role focusing on trade compliance and sanctions advisory. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in financial crime and regulatory environments. This role offers a competitive daily rate of £500–£700 and a hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in multinational, cross-market environments.
• Ability to simplify complex regulatory requirements.
• Experience in regulated industry.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advisory on international trade compliance, export controls, and sanctions.
• Lead horizon scanning and impact assessments of regulatory changes.
• Support compliance integration for M&A, new ventures, and product development.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to drive compliance as a business enabler.
• Contribute to the maturity and evolution of the global compliance framework.

Skills

10+ years’ experience in financial crime, trade compliance, and sanctions

Strong technical expertise

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Education

Degree or equivalent qualification in law, compliance, or related field

Job description

Overview

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Role

Job Description: A leading multinational business is seeking a senior compliance professional to take ownership of trade compliance and sanctions advisory across global operations. This is a high-impact interim role with a strong focus on regulatory risk, stakeholder engagement, and compliance transformation.

6-Month Contract

£500–£700/day

Hybrid working, London

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advisory on international trade compliance, export controls, and sanctions
• Lead horizon scanning and impact assessments of regulatory changes
• Support compliance integration for M&A, new ventures, and product development
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to drive compliance as a business enabler
• Contribute to the maturity and evolution of the global compliance framework

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in financial crime, trade compliance, and sanctions
• Strong technical expertise and ability to simplify complex regulatory requirements
• Proven track record in multinational, cross-market environments
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills at senior level
• Degree or equivalent qualification in law, compliance, or related field
• Regulated industry experience

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