Sanctions Evasion Programme Lead - Vice President

Deloitte - Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Sanctions Subject Matter Expert at mid to Senior VP level to develop and implement sanctions evasion detection capabilities. The role involves driving strategic initiatives, managing key stakeholders, and providing expert guidance on sanctions investigations. This position requires extensive experience in financial crime investigations and the ability to influence effectively across teams. The position is hybrid, requiring 2-3 days in-office work in London.

Qualifications

• Extensive expertise in sanctions and financial crime investigations at mid to senior VP level.
• Strong strategic thinking and transformation experience.
• Proven ability to manage and influence stakeholders effectively.

Responsibilities

• Drive the agenda for implementing sanctions evasion detection capabilities.
• Engage with internal SMEs and external industry stakeholders.
• Provide expert guidance on sanctions and financial crime investigations.

Skills

Sanctions and financial crime investigations

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Sanctions evasion detection techniques

Job description

Job Description

Location : London (Hybrid working : 2-3 days in-office)

Start Date Early 2026

Contract Duration Initial 6 months

Day Rate Inside IR35

Role Overview

We are seeking a strong Sanctions Subject Matter Expert (SME) at mid to Senior VP level, with deep experience and industry awareness in detecting sanctions evasion within Financial Institutions (FIs). The successful candidate will collaborate closely with SMEs in the Sanctions and Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) teams, alongside a small project team, to lead the development and implementation of Deloitte's clients sanctions evasion detection capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive the agenda for implementing sanctions evasion detection capabilities, from identifying short-term opportunities to delivering a strategic, comprehensive long-term solution.
• Engage with internal SMEs and external industry stakeholders to leverage network analytics and best practices.
• Provide expert guidance on sanctions and financial crime investigations.
• Lead transformation initiatives related to sanctions evasion detection.
• Manage and influence key stakeholders across multiple teams and levels.

Key Skills and Experience

• Extensive expertise in sanctions and financial crime investigations at mid to senior VP level
• Strong strategic thinking and transformation experience.
• Proven ability to manage and influence stakeholders effectively.
• Industry awareness of sanctions evasion detection techniques and technologies.
• Experience working within or alongside Financial Institutions is highly desirable

Requirements

Financial Crime, banking, financial services, Sanctions