Description
Sanctions Director required for a Tier 1 Bank to act the GO TO person on advising all areas of the bank on Sanctions.As a director in an extremely established team of 4 other Directors you will have 2 Senior Managers reporting into you. You will be required to build your team out over 2015.
The wider Sanctions team have already gone through the reactive stage of fire fighting Sanctions issues which a number of banks are currently going through. It is a VERY defined team with clear and concise objectives. They are now in position where they are being proactive to ensure all exposure to Sanctions risk are mitigated. You will have the remit to explore ideas to improve the policies and procedures in place which is not normally the case.
Role: Sanctions SME - Global Advisory - Banking
Level: Director
Location: London
Company: Tier 1 International Bank
Salary: £100,000 to £140,000 Base + Competitive Benefits
Requirements:
- Sanctions subject matter expert
- Leadership and management
- Understanding and managing Sanctions Risk
- Driving strategy of the firm
- Practical interpretation of Sanctions, AML and Export Control legislation
- Supporting the sanctions business advisory teams, head's of sanctions and MLROs globally on sanctions risk
- A point of escalation for all heads of sanctions
- Experienced in Sanctions Policy and training and oversight of implementation
- review of dispensations, waivers, breaches, exceptions and risk assessments against the Sanctions Policy
Technical and Soft Skills:
- Excellent understanding of OFAC, HMT, EU, UN and other sanctions laws, regulations, regulatory expectations and industry best practice
- Regulatory environment and risk management
- Strong people and communication skills
- Knowledge of Global Sanctions regimes Stakeholder management is a must
- Well versed in drafting Policies and/or Procedures
- Understanding of sanctions Screening processes and systems
- Problem-solving skills, ability to multi-task and demonstrate flexible thinking.
- Ability to handle complex issues to clear and concise briefings for senior management
- Wok at all levels of the Bank
Ideal Candidate:
- Legal background
- Financial Crime career
- Worked for a bank with GLOBAL exposure
- Worked of complex projects
This is a very exciting opportunity for someone to really own the way Sanction policies are handled within a Tier 1 Bank.
Please submit your CV online or if you prefer please call me directly, Pritesh Chudasama on to discuss the opportunity further.
I look forward to hearing from you.