VP Sanctions Advisory

JR United Kingdom; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment bank is seeking a Sanctions Advisory SME to join their Glasgow team. The role involves leading sanctions risk advisory, providing regulatory support, and acting as a main escalation point for sanctions queries across IBD & GCM. Candidates should have a minimum of 8 years experience in a complex financial institution and a strong understanding of sanctions regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, with at least 5+ years in Sanctions.
• Detailed understanding of UK and EU sanctions laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Leading sanctions risk advisory for the IBD & GCM businesses.
• Point of escalation for sanctions matters within the IBD & GCM businesses.
• Overseeing the application of the sanctions framework across EMEA.

Skills

Understanding of the Sanctions regulatory environment

Expertise in financial crimes subject matter

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!