AML and Sanctions Manager in London

At Gallagher Re, we bring clarity to complexity by helping clients around the world make confident, data-driven decisions in a rapidly evolving risk landscape. Here, you\’ll be part of a team that leverages world-class analytics and deep reinsurance expertise to deliver strategic advisory services and transactional excellence. Together, we transform advanced insights and market intelligence into strategies that protect businesses, drive performance, and shape the future of reinsurance. We\’re a community of decision makers, future shapers, and trusted experts working side by side to deliver meaningful impact through innovative thinking and practical solutions. At Gallagher Re, your curiosity is welcomed, your growth is championed, and your work truly matters. This is a place where you\\\’ll have the freedom to explore new ideas, take ownership of your career, and collaborate with people who are as driven and inquisitive as you are.

OverviewWe are seeking an experienced AML and Sanctions Manager to lead the delivery of sanctions and trade compliance operations across Gallagher Re globally. Working as part of the global Centre of Excellence for Financial Crime and International Trade , and reporting to the Global Head of Sanctions and AML, you will play a critical role in designing and overseeing robust compliance controls.

You will partner with business units to ensure adherence to sanctions, export control, and anti-boycott laws, while supporting the organisation\’s strategic goals. This role involves advising senior stakeholders, managing high-risk relationships, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

How you\\\’ll make an impact

Develop, implement, and maintain a robust sanctions, export control, and anti-boycott compliance framework.

Monitor and respond to changes in sanctions laws and regulations, providing timely advice to stakeholders.

Review business transactions to ensure compliance with sanctions laws and Gallagher policies.

Conduct investigations into suspected or actual breaches of sanctions and trade controls. (mainly marine and aviation)

Perform due diligence, recommend risk mitigation strategies, and support corrective actions.

Provide subject matter expertise for M&A activities, audits, and risk assessments.

Obtain necessary licences for licensable transactions.

Represent Gallagher Re in relevant industry associations and forums.

Lead and develop a diverse and inclusive team, fostering collaboration and excellence.

About You

Degree-level education or equivalent (desired).

Extensive experience in sanctions , AML , or trade controls within the insurance industry.

Strong knowledge of financial crime risks, including bribery, corruption, and fraud.

Proven ability to balance commercial objectives with regulatory compliance.

Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.

Experience in a global, matrix-managed organisation.

Eligible to work in the UK.

Willingness to travel as required.(flexible)

Why Join UsAt Gallagher Re, we value integrity, collaboration, and innovation. Join us to lead and shape our global sanctions and trade compliance strategy, making a meaningful impact on our business and the industry.

What We OfferAt Gallagher, we\’re proud to develop an open-minded, encouraging workplace where everyone can thrive. We value outstanding problem-solving styles and encourage individuality.

Supportive, purposeful culture.

Career development and progression opportunities

Flexible working, this role is hybrid, with 2 – 3 days a week in our London office

Competitive salary and benefits

Compensation and benefits

On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.

Below are the minimum core benefits you\’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:

Minimum of 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and the option to \’buy\’ extra days

Defined contribution pension scheme, which Gallagher will also contribute to

Life insurance, which will pay 4x your basic annual salary, which you can top-up to 10x

Income protection, we\’ll cover up to 50% of your annual income, with options to top up

Health cash plan or Private medical insurance

Other benefits include

Three fully paid volunteering days per year

Employee Stock Purchase plan, offering company shares at a discount

Share incentive plan, HMRC approved, tax effective, stock purchase plan

Critical illness cover

Discounted gym membership, with over 3,000 gyms nationally

Season ticket loan

Access to a discounted voucher portal to save money on your weekly shop or next big purchase

Emergency back-up family care

And many more…

We value inclusion and diversityInclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it\\\’s embedded into the fabric of our organisation. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work.

Gallagher embraces our employees\’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.

Gallagher is Disability Confident Committed. We have pledged to make sure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible, in addition to supporting our existing employees with any long-term health conditions or disabilities.

We understand that applicants may have disabilities, if you do, you may find some parts of the recruitment process more challenging than others. Don\’t worry, we\’re here to help, however, we can only do this if you let us know.

Should you require reasonable adjustments to your application, please get in touch with TAGlobalSupport@ajg.com. If you\’d prefer to speak on the phone, please request a call back, leaving details, so we get in touch.

Our employing entity, Arthur J. Gallagher Services (UK) Limited, is proud to be accredited as a Living Wage employer with the Living Wage Foundation. We are committed to diversity and opportunity for all and are opposed to any form of less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender or gender identity, marital status, civil partnership status, parental status, race, ethnicity, colour, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, religion/ belief, age and those with caring responsibilities.

Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

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