Trade Compliance and Sanctions Manager

ZipRecruiter; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global telecoms organisation is seeking an experienced Business Trade Compliance & Sanctions Manager to ensure compliance with trade controls and sanctions regulations. You will provide expert guidance, manage regulatory risks, and contribute to product development. Ideal candidates will have trade compliance experience and relevant certifications. This role offers a unique opportunity to be integral in compliance as a strategic enabler of growth.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in trade compliance and sanctions within an international environment.
• Certification in compliance or trade controls preferred.
• Degree in relevant field is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Act as a primary point of expertise on trade compliance and sanctions.
• Manage regulatory risk related to international trade.
• Implement and maintain trade compliance controls.

Skills

Trade compliance expertise

Regulatory risk management

Collaborative relationship building

Education

Degree in law, finance, or related discipline

Professional certification in compliance or trade controls

Job description

Overview

Our client, a global telecoms organisation, is looking for an experienced Business Trade Compliance & Sanctions Manager to provide subject matter expertise across global trade controls and sanctions regulations. This role plays a crucial part in ensuring that the organisation conducts its operations responsibly, lawfully, and in alignment with global regulatory frameworks. The role will sit at the heart of shaping and embedding a culture of compliance, balancing regulatory demands with commercial needs to enable sustainable growth across the business.

Responsibilities

• Act as a primary point of expertise on trade compliance and sanctions, providing actionable advice to internal stakeholders across the business.
• Build collaborative relationships across departments to help manage and reduce regulatory risk related to international trade.
• Contribute to the development of new products and services by participating in internal product risk assessments and offering practical, compliant guidance throughout the development cycle.
• Evaluate export transactions and business activities to ensure they meet legal obligations, including managing internal approvals and supporting regulatory filings or licence requests.
• Implement and maintain trade compliance controls within the business
• Coordinate closely with central compliance teams to ensure accurate reporting and data flows into the broader Compliance Management System.

Qualifications

• Have proven experience in trade compliance and sanctions within an international, regulated business environment
• Ideally have professional certification in compliance or trade controls (e.g., ICA, ACAMS, or equivalent)
• Ideally have a degree in law, finance, international relations, or a related discipline.

This is a rare opportunity to join a forward-thinking business where compliance is embedded as a strategic enabler of growth. You will work within a global, high-performing team where your expertise is valued and your impact is felt across the organisation.

If this opportunity sounds of interest then please send your CV to [e-mail]