Minimum 5 years demonstrated experience in sanctions compliance role in a similar position at an investment bank or asset manager
Strong knowledge of US and UK/EU sanctions laws and application in a Global multinational firm
Experience with application of sanctions to public securities trades and private equity investments strongly preferred
Experience conducting desk-based testing of sanctions procedures strongly preferred
Experience supporting the building or implementation of compliance programs, including policies and procedures
Excellent communication skills
Subject matter expert in sanctions with strong stakeholder management skills and sanctions compliance operational experience at an investment bank or asset manager
Responsibilities
Act as primary trusted advisor to the Global Lead for Sanctions on key strategic initiatives and day-to-day financial crime compliance issues and escalations
Work with the business and other key stakeholders to identify and mitigate sanctions risks
Conduct testing and validation on global sanctions procedures and controls
Build strong alliances with counterparties within the global financial crime team and key stakeholders, including Technology & Operations, to leverage capabilities and skills in order to drive efficiency and mitigate global sanctions risks
Create, manage and deliver ad hoc financial crime training and awareness sessions including tailored face to face training on sanctions risk to higher risk business teams
Deal with daily escalations of sanctions alerts associated with clients, investment management agreements (IMAs), private investment transactions and public securities trades including assessing sanctions risk and reviewing/drafting sanctions language in client contracts
Review policies and procedures to ensure they are fit for purpose and up to date
Provide input to risk assessments on risks and controls associated with sanctions risks
Perform horizon scanning of the sanctions regulatory and legislative environment