At a Glance
- Tasks: Own and enhance the global Sanctions Risk Framework while ensuring compliant business operations.
- Company: Join Swiss Re, a leader in global sanctions compliance with a dynamic team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, and hybrid work model.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for continuous improvement and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on global compliance strategies and develop your expertise.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in compliance with deep sanctions knowledge and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 72000 - 88000 £ per year.
About the Role
Are you passionate about navigating the complex world of global sanctions compliance? Join our dynamic team at Swiss Re where you'll play a pivotal role in designing and implementing strategies that control our exposure to the sanctions risk while enabling compliant business operations worldwide.
Key Responsibilities
- Own and enhance the global Sanctions Risk Framework, including policies, standards, and processes that form the foundation of our sanctions risk management approach.
- Monitor and assess sanctions developments from relevant authorities, determining their impact on our business.
- Develop responses to sanctions developments, coordinating approvals, communication and implementation across the company.
- Provide ongoing oversight of the design and effectiveness of the sanctions control environment.
- Provide expert advisory support to senior stakeholders on sanctions topics and develop position papers to enable consistent guidance across business units.
- Own and drive the implementation and ongoing effectiveness of sanction controls in screening and related tools.
- Lead training and awareness by developing comprehensive training material for employees, conducting trainings, and supporting the growth of sanctions expertise within Compliance teams.
- Drive continuous improvement of our compliance processes and controls, contributing to the broader financial crime risk management strategy.
About You
You are a detail‑oriented compliance professional with deep sanctions expertise and excellent communication skills. You thrive in a collaborative environment while being capable of working independently on complex sanctions matters. Your analytical mindset enables you to translate regulatory requirements into practical frameworks and solutions.
Requirements
- Strong compliance experience, including at least 5 years focused on Sanctions topics, ideally within the insurance industry.
- Deep technical expertise in financial, economic and trade sanctions, including regulatory compliance, sanctions screening, and due diligence processes.
- Sound experience in risk frameworks, particularly drafting policies, standards, and processes, and maintaining a Compliance Risk framework.
- University or equivalent qualification with fluency in English (written and spoken); legal training would be beneficial.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage effectively with colleagues across all seniority levels.
Preferred
- Certified Global Sanctions Specialist (CGSS) or other professional sanctions certification.
- Knowledge of other financial crime risks (Fraud, Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing, and Bribery and Corruption).
- Additional languages, especially German.
- Experience developing and delivering compliance training programs.
- Strong project and change management skills.
Compensation & Work Model
For the United Kingdom, the base salary range for this position is between 76,000 GBP and 114,000 GBP for a full-time role. Salary is determined by requirements, scope, complexity, and responsibilities of the role, as well as the applicant's profile, qualifications, expertise, specialization, skills and experience. Eligible for additional rewards and benefits including an attractive performance‑based annual bonus.
We have a hybrid work model where the expectation is that you will be in the office at least three days per week.
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