VP Sanctions Advisory

JR United Kingdom; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A globally significant investment bank is seeking a Sanctions Advisory Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Glasgow. This permanent position involves leading sanctions risk advisory, supporting regulatory interpretations, and ensuring compliance across EMEA's IBD & GCM business. Candidates should have extensive experience in sanctions and a strong understanding of the investment banking sector.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years relevant experience, with over 5 years in sanctions.
• Deep understanding of UK and EU sanctions regulatory environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead sanctions risk advisory for IBD & GCM businesses.
• Provide support on regulatory interpretation of sanctions.
• Oversee application of sanctions framework across EMEA.

Skills

Sanctions regulatory environment

Financial crimes advisory expertise

Investment Banking sector understanding

Job description

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Currently working with a Globally Significant Investment Bank, who are looking for a Sanctions Advisory SME to join their team in Glasgow. The role will be a significant point of contact and escalation for any Sanctions queries, working at Group Level across EMEA.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading sanctions risk advisory for the IBD & GCM businesses.
• Acting as the point of escalation for the IBD & GCM businesses on sanctions matters.
• Providing support to the business in connection with regulatory interpretation and application of sanctions policies and standards as well as the Firm's risk appetite.
• Overseeing the application of the sanctions framework across EMEA for IBD & GCM business activities, including coordination across relevant teams.

Key Requirements:

• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience (5+ years in Sanctions), preferably at a large/complex financial institution.
• Detailed understanding of the Sanctions regulatory environment (knowledge of UK and EU laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to sanctions desirable).
• An understanding of the Investment Banking sector and experience in the provision of financial crimes subject matter advisory expertise within the sector.

This is a permanent role based in Glasgow. If this role sounds of interest, please apply!