Sanctions Specialist

We are working with an International Private Bank, who are looking for a Sanctions Specialist to join their team in London. The role will be integral in supporting the Head of Sanctions manage all topics related to sanctions and embargoes within the firm, including advisory work; risk assessments; training; and policies and procedures.

Key responsibilities:

• Identification, interpretation, and evaluation of new regulatory and compliance standards for purposes of determining the measures and due diligence to be taken where advising (under the supervision of the UK Head of Sanctions) on clients’ onboardings, periodic reviews, investigations, and transactions escalated to the sanctions team, particularly in the area of private banking.
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of the law and practice of UK, OFAC, CH, EU sanctions regimes, as well as financial industry implementation practices.
• Collate sanctions due diligence in relation to client’s onboardings and/or periodic reviews including completing/reviewing the relevant forms (under the supervision of the UK Head of Sanctions).

Key Requirements:

• 1 – 3 years experience Sanctions experience, including sanctions screening; adverse media checks; PEP screening.
• Experience working with HNW/UHNW individuals.

This is a permanent role based in London.