Sanctions Analyst

Gallagher; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits programs

Career development opportunities

Collaborative, people-first culture

Global reach with local impact

Job summary

Gallagher Re is seeking a Sanctions Analyst to join our growing compliance function in London. You’ll work on managing international trade sanctions and regulatory requirements across global reinsurance operations, providing guidance and risk assessments to keep the business compliant.

The role requires experience with insurance sanctions, knowledge of UK/EU/US regimes, and the ability to communicate clearly. Hybrid working is offered with in-office presence 2–3 days per week in London.

Qualifications

• A degree or equivalent experience.
• Proven understanding of UK, EU, and US sanctions regulations in the (re)insurance sector.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex issues.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and a focus on client service.
• Experience in trade sanctions; Marine and Aviation experience preferred but not required.
• Eligible to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a sanctions compliance framework.
• Research sanctions issues and provide regulatory updates.
• Respond to complex queries with clear, practical guidance to colleagues and stakeholders.
• Assist with financial crime projects and cross-functional initiatives.
• Act as escalation point for sanctions screening alerts.

Skills

UK/EU/US sanctions knowledge

Insurance sanctions experience

Communication skills

Problem solving

UK work eligibility

Education

Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Introduction

At Gallagher Re, we bring clarity to complexity by helping clients around the world make confident, data-driven decisions in a rapidly evolving risk landscape. Here, you’ll be part of a team that leverages world-class analytics and deep reinsurance expertise to deliver strategic advisory services and transactional excellence. Together, we transform advanced insights and market intelligence into strategies that protect businesses, drive performance, and shape the future of reinsurance. We’re a community of decision makers, future shapers, and trusted experts working side by side to deliver meaningful impact through innovative thinking and practical solutions. At Gallagher Re, your curiosity is welcomed, your growth is championed, and your work truly matters. This is a place where you'll have the freedom to explore new ideas, take ownership of your career, and collaborate with people who are as driven and inquisitive as you are.

Overview

Gallagher Re is seeking a Sanctions Analyst to join our growing compliance function, supporting the business in managing complex international trade sanctions and regulatory requirements across our global reinsurance operations.

This role will play a critical part in providing sanctions guidance, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring adherence to applicable sanctions regimes while enabling the business to operate effectively and compliantly.

We are looking for previous Insurance Trade Sanctions experience, ideally gained within the Marine and Aviation areas, although broader insurance sanctions expertise will also be considered. The successful candidate will need to have a proven understanding of sanctions regulations, screening processes, and the practical application of sanctions controls within an insurance or reinsurance environment. Unfortunately at this time, experience gained solely within banking or financial services will not be suitable, as this position requires an understanding of insurance products, placements, clients, and associated sanctions risks.

We offer hybrid working and the expectation is to be in our London office 2 - 3 days a week and the role will work closely with the Sanctions Manager and the Financial Crime Team to provide expert advice and support on sanctions compliance. You’ll help the business identify, assess, and manage risks while ensuring adherence to legal and regulatory requirements.

How you'll make an impact

• Supporting the development and maintenance of a sanctions compliance framework.
• Researching and advising on sanctions-related issues, including legal and regulatory updates.
• Responding to complex queries and providing clear, practical guidance to colleagues and stakeholders.
• Assisting with financial crime projects and contributing to business-led initiatives.
• Acting as a point of escalation for sanctions screening alerts.

About You

• A degree or equivalent experience.
• Proven understanding of UK, EU, and US sanctions regulations and a background in the (re)insurance sector.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex issues.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and a focus on client service.
• Experience in trade sanctions is a necessity and if this has been gained working with Marine and Aviation clients, that would be preferrable, however we are open to speaking with people with more general insurance expertise across Trade Sanctions.
• You must be eligible to work in the UK.

Compensation and benefits

At Gallagher, we believe supporting our colleagues goes far beyond the role itself. For more information, visit our Benefits page.

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits programs designed to support your well-being
• Career development opportunities and ongoing learning
• A collaborative, people-first culture with accessible leadership
• The opportunity to do meaningful work with global reach and local impact

At Gallagher, we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. If your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to join our Talent Community to stay connected to additional career opportunities. Although this role is listed as full-time, if you’re in a job-share partnership, work reduced hours, or have any other flexible arrangement, please still get in touch. We will also offer reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process if required, so please let us know.

Gallagher is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled)