Sanctions Advisory Specialist

Our client, a leading global banking group, is seeking a Sanctions Advisory Specialist to join its high-performing team in London.

Our client, a leading global banking group, is seeking a Sanctions Advisory Specialist to join its high-performing team in London. This is an exceptional opportunity for a Sanctions Advisory Specialist to play a pivotal role in maintaining a robust sanctions framework and supporting the business in meeting its legal and regulatory obligations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert sanctions advice and oversight in supporting the Head of Sanctions.
• Monitor and analyse UK sanctions and trade developments, geopolitical events, and regulatory changes to deliver actionable insights and guidance.
• Represent the organisation in industry forums and working groups, contributing to advocacy and horizon-scanning efforts.
• Maintain and enhance local sanctions policies, procedures, and controls to align with both UK regulations and global group standards.
• Advise on complex sanctions issues and payment alert escalations, including those from nearshore hubs and internal stakeholders.
• Oversee the governance of critical sanctions controls such as list management, frozen asset reporting, and incident escalation.
• Collaborate on cross-functional initiatives aimed at strengthening the bank's financial crime and compliance framework.

Ideal candidate will have;

• Extensive experience and in-depth knowledge of UK and international sanctions regimes (e.g. OFSI, EU, UN, US).
• Demonstrated ability to interpret complex legislation and regulatory updates, translating them into practical, business-friendly advice.
• Familiarity with SWIFT and SEPA messaging standards, and a strong grasp of sanctions screening tools and processes.
• Solid understanding of financial crime compliance standards and evolving regulatory expectations.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

About the job

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Mid Management

Location: City of London

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Risk & Compliance

Focus: Financial Crime

Industry: Financial Services

Salary: Negotiable

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Mid Management

Location: City of London

FULL_TIME

Job Reference: MH9WER-F6FA5534

Date posted: 27 June 2025

Consultant: Claire Singer

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