At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the development of sanctions compliance frameworks and provide expert advice across the business.
- Company: Global insurance firm with a focus on innovation and compliance excellence.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Opportunity to influence governance and best practices globally.
- Why this job: Shape the future of sanctions compliance in a dynamic international environment.
- Qualifications: Extensive experience in sanctions compliance within regulated financial services.
The predicted salary is between 100000 - 100000 £ per year.
We're supporting a global insurance business in the appointment of a Senior Compliance Manager specialising in sanctions. This is a standalone subject matter expert role within an established Compliance function, offering the opportunity to shape and continually enhance the firm's sanctions framework across a complex international business. This position would suit someone who enjoys building solutions rather than simply maintaining existing processes.
You'll partner with senior stakeholders across Compliance, Legal and the wider business to ensure the organisation's sanctions framework remains practical, proportionate and fit for purpose in an evolving regulatory environment.
The Role
Reporting into the global Compliance team, you will act as the business' sanctions specialist, taking ownership of the firm's sanctions framework and providing expert advice across a broad range of sanctions-related matters. Responsibilities will include:
- Acting as the internal subject matter expert for all sanctions-related issues.
- Designing, implementing and enhancing sanctions compliance frameworks, policies and governance.
- Providing pragmatic advice to Compliance, Legal and business stakeholders on sanctions obligations and emerging regulatory developments.
- Reviewing existing controls and identifying opportunities to strengthen the sanctions control environment.
- Supporting business projects, new initiatives and strategic change from a sanctions perspective.
- Delivering training and guidance to stakeholders across the business.
- Monitoring regulatory developments and translating these into practical business solutions.
- Working closely with global Compliance colleagues to ensure consistency of approach across jurisdictions.
- Supporting internal reviews, audits and regulatory enquiries where required.
- Helping embed a strong sanctions culture throughout the organisation.
About You
We're looking for an experienced compliance professional who combines strong technical sanctions knowledge with the ability to build practical, scalable frameworks. You'll ideally bring:
- Significant sanctions compliance experience gained within a regulated financial services environment.
- Previous experience within the insurance market would be highly advantageous.
- Demonstrable experience designing or implementing sanctions frameworks, policies or governance structures.
- Strong understanding of UK, EU, US and international sanctions regimes.
- Experience advising senior stakeholders on complex compliance matters.
- A pragmatic, commercial approach with the ability to balance regulatory requirements against business objectives.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- The confidence to operate autonomously as the sanctions subject matter expert while collaborating across wider Compliance and Legal teams.
Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to take ownership of a genuinely specialist area within a global organisation. Rather than inheriting a mature function, you'll play a key role in evolving the firm's sanctions framework, influencing governance and helping shape best practice across the business. For someone who enjoys building, improving and embedding compliance frameworks while working with senior stakeholders internationally, this offers significant visibility and impact.
Senior Compliance Manager employer: Heriot Brown In-House Legal Recruitment
As a leading global insurance business, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work culture that empowers our employees to thrive. With a strong focus on professional development, we offer tailored growth opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact by shaping our sanctions compliance framework in a hybrid working environment in London. Join us to collaborate with senior stakeholders and be at the forefront of evolving regulatory landscapes while enjoying competitive benefits and a supportive team atmosphere.
Contact Details:
Heriot Brown In-House Legal Recruitment Recruitment Team
