VB Trade Compliance & Sanctions (TCS) Manager

Vodafone Group; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company in London seeks a compliance professional to provide expert advisory services on trade controls and sanctions. The ideal candidate will manage key relationships, implement compliance policies, and require at least five years of relevant experience. This role offers a discretionary bonus, extensive leave, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Discretionary yearly bonus: 10%

Annual leave: 28 days + bank holidays

Private medical and dental access

Discounts on Vodafone retail, gym, cinema

Paternity leave: 16 weeks fully paid

Qualifications

• At least five years of experience in trade controls and sanctions.
• Proven stakeholder management skills, particularly at a senior level.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert technical advisory services on trade compliance.
• Build and maintain key relationships across Vodafone Business.
• Implement trade and sanctions compliance policies and controls.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Risk assessment

Compliance strategy implementation

Communication

Education

Relevant degree in law or accounting

Professional compliance qualification (ICA)

Job description

What you’ll do

• Provide expert technical advisory services on trade controls and sanctions compliance to Vodafone Business stakeholders.
• Build and maintain key relationships across Vodafone Business to manage trade control risks, including presenting insights to senior stakeholders.
• Review exports for compliance with global trade regulations, assist with licensing applications, and support regulatory reporting.
• Implement Vodafone Group’s trade and sanctions compliance policies and controls including risk assessments, due diligence, and high-risk relationship management.
• Collaborate with Group Compliance teams to ensure seamless integration of Vodafone Business TCS data into the wider Compliance Management System.

Who you are

• A compliance professional with at least five years’ experience in trade controls and sanctions.
• A strong communicator with proven stakeholder management skills, particularly at a senior level.
• Skilled in assessing risks and implementing compliance strategies in complex business environments.
• Able to work independently, managing priorities in a fast-paced, multinational organisation.
• Hold a relevant degree in law, accounting, or a related field, with a professional compliance qualification such as ICA being an advantage.

Not a perfect fit?

Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about empowering people and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to still apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another opportunity.

What’s in it for you

• Discretionary yearly bonus: 10%
• Annual leave: 28 days + bank holidays + the opportunity to buy/sell/carry over 5 days/year
• Charity days: 5 days/year
• Maternity/adoption leave: 52 weeks with the first 13 weeks fully paid, followed by 26 weeks of half pay and 6 months at reduced schedule
• Paternity leave: 16 weeks fully paid
• Private pension: You can contribute up to 5% of your basic pay with 2:1 matching from Vodafone up to 10%.
• Access to: private medical, private dental, free health assessments, share save scheme
• Additional discounts: Vodafone retail, gym, cinema, cycle to work, season ticket loan

Who we are

We are a leading international Telco, serving millions of customers. At Vodafone, we believe that connectivity is a force for good. If we use it for the things that really matter, it can improve people’s lives and the world around us. Through our technology we empower people, connecting everyone regardless of who they are or where they live and we protect the planet, whilst helping our customers do the same.

Belonging at Vodafone isn’t a concept; it’s lived, breathed, and cultivated through everything we do. You’ll be part of a global and diverse community, with many different minds, abilities, backgrounds and cultures. We’re committed to increasing diversity, ensuring equal representation, and making Vodafone a place everyone feels safe, valued and included.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, please refer to https://careers.vodafone.com/application-adjustments/ for guidance.

Together we can.