At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide expert sanctions advice and support financial crime compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
- Company: Join a leading firm in the Lloyd's and London Market with a focus on international growth.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and a dynamic work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for career advancement in a fast-paced, evolving industry.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by tackling complex financial crime issues in a global context.
- Qualifications: Experience in financial crime and sanctions advisory, particularly within the Lloyd's market.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Senior Financial Crime Analyst
The role: We are seeking a Senior Financial Crime Analyst to join, supporting the business as it grows and diversifies internationally.
This role has a strong sanctions advisory focus, supporting the business on complex risk issues across UK (OFSI), US (OFAC), EU and UN sanctions regimes, alongside broader financial crime responsibilities including AML/CFT and anti-bribery and corruption.
You will play a key role in the interpretation, application and oversight of sanctions obligations across multiple jurisdictions, with particular exposure to the Lloyd's market, insurer and intermediary regulatory requirements, and international operations.
- Key accountabilities
- Act as a trusted sanctions adviser to the business, providing clear, pragmatic guidance on the application of UK (OFSI), US (OFAC), EU and UN sanctions regimes to underwriting, claims, reinsurance, distribution and third‑party relationships.
- Assess and advise on multi‑jurisdictional sanctions risk, including nexus analysis, territorial scope, ownership and control considerations, and escalation of complex or high‑risk cases.
- Support the development, implementation and ongoing operation of the Group's sanctions compliance framework, including:
- Financial Crime risk assessments
- Sanctions Screening controls and escalation processes
- Licensing considerations and engagement with regulators where required
- Provide financial crime advisory support on new and existing initiatives, complex transactions, and international licensing and jurisdictional risk queries, ensuring alignment with Lloyd's sanctions principles and regulatory expectations.
- Conduct horizon scanning for sanctions, financial crime and enforcement developments across UK, US and EU regimes, communicating emerging risks and supporting timely implementation of regulatory or policy changes.
- Maintain and support the annual review of sanctions and financial crime policies, procedures and guidance, ensuring consistency with regulatory expectations, enforcement trends and market best practice.
- Prepare, analyse and deliver sanctions and financial crime management information for senior management, Board and committee reporting.
- Undertake and support sanctions and financial crime compliance monitoring reviews, drafting clear, risk‑based findings and presenting outcomes to senior stakeholders.
- Support the handling of sanctions‑related issues, breaches, incidents, disclosures and regulatory notifications, including coordination with internal stakeholders.
Skills & Experience
- Prior Financial Crime & Sanctions Advisory experience within Lloyd's & London Market.
- UK, US, EU and UN sanctions knowledge, including OFSI/OFAC, licensing, ownership and control, and territorial scope.
- Lloyd's/London Market insurance experience.
- Desirable qualifications such as ICA, ACAMS or equivalent.
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Senior Financial Crime Analyst employer: Avencia Talent Solutions Limited
Avencia Talent Solutions offers a dynamic and supportive work environment as a Finance Business Partner, where you will play a crucial role in driving financial insights and decision-making for a leading Corporate & Specialty Insurer. With a strong emphasis on employee growth and development, the company fosters a culture of collaboration and innovation, providing opportunities to enhance your financial acumen while working alongside experienced professionals in a global setting. Located in the UK and Ireland, this role not only allows you to contribute to meaningful projects but also to be part of a well-established organisation with over 120 years of industry experience.
Contact Details:
Avencia Talent Solutions Limited Recruitment Team
