VP Sanctions Advisory

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

Job summary

A leading financial institution is seeking a Sanctions Advisory SME to work in Glasgow. The role involves leading sanctions risk advice and overseeing regulatory compliance in a complex financial environment. Suitable candidates will possess extensive experience in sanctions and a deep understanding of financial crime regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years relevant experience of which 5+ years in Sanctions.
• Understanding of UK and EU sanctions laws desirable.
• Experience in Investment Banking sector preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead sanctions risk advisory for IBD & GCM businesses.
• Serve as escalation point for sanctions queries.
• Oversee sanctions framework application across EMEA.

Skills

Sanctions Risk Advisory

Regulatory Interpretation

Financial Crimes Subject Matter Expertise

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!