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Sanctions Advisory Specialist

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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

Contract Type: Permanent

Specialism: Risk & Compliance

Focus: Financial Crime

Industry: Financial Services

Salary: Negotiable

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Mid Management

Location: City of London

Job Reference: MH9WER-F6FA5534

Date posted: 27 June 2025

Consultant: Claire Singer