Manager Export Controls & Sanctions

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LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) is more than a diversified global financial markets infrastructure and data business. We are dedicated, open‑access partners with a commitment to excellence in delivering the services our customers expect from us. With extensive experience, deep knowledge, and worldwide presence across financial markets, we enable businesses and economies around the world to fund innovation, manage risk and create jobs. It’s how we’ve contributed to supporting the financial stability and growth of communities and economies globally for more than 300 years.

Through a comprehensive suite of trusted financial market infrastructure services – and our open‑access model – we provide the flexibility, stability and trust that enable our customers to pursue their ambitions with confidence and clarity.

LSEG is headquartered in the United Kingdom, with significant operations in 70 countries across EMEA, North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific. We employ 25,000 people globally, more than half located in Asia Pacific. LSEG’s ticker symbol is LSEG.

Our People: People are at the heart of what we do and drive the success of our business. Our culture of connecting, creating opportunity and delivering excellence shape how we think, how we do things and how we help our people fulfil their potential.

We embrace diversity and actively seek to attract individuals with unique backgrounds and perspectives. We break down barriers and encourage teamwork, enabling innovation and rapid development of solutions that make a difference. Our workplace generates an enriching and rewarding experience for our people and customers alike. Our vision is to build an inclusive culture in which everyone feels encouraged to fulfil their potential.

As a global organisation spanning 70 countries and rooted in a culture of growth, opportunity, diversity, and innovation, LSEG is a place where everyone can grow, develop and fulfil their potential with meaningful careers.

Role profile: We are seeking a skilled exports controls and sanctions manager to work in LSEG’s Sanctions compliance team, supporting the global business in identifying and managing compliance risks.

Role summary: This role requires a strong understanding of export controls and sanctions laws and regulations and how they are applied, interpreted and enforced by regulators, with a particular focus on UK, EU and US sanctions regimes. The candidate will be required to demonstrate their ability to conduct thorough and accurate reviews of export shipments including by identifying and assessing export controls licence requirements. The candidate will also work with Senior Managers and the Director of Sanctions to provide subject matter expertise and advice to the business on export matters. This role is well suited to an experienced exports/sanctions compliance professional who is looking to develop their skills and expand their expertise while supporting a dynamic and unique global business.

What you’ll be doing:

• Handling escalations received from our logistics teams (mailrooms) in first line teams to assess potential export risks relating to new shipments.
• Providing export/sanctions compliance advisory support to regulated and non-regulated business lines across the group and acting as a trusted advisor to business lines and management on sanctions matters.
• Collaborating with colleagues in the wider Financial Crime team in relation to operating processes and day‑to‑day compliance activities.
• Supporting with the management and use of export/sanctions licences, including and preparing applications for export/sanctions licences.
• Supporting with regulatory reporting requirements and engagement with government regulators/external auditors.
• Monitoring new export/sanctions developments and understanding how these changes impact LSEG business lines.
• Supporting with updates and changes to policies and processes.
• Supporting Financial Crime colleagues and the group’s Risk and Compliance functions to develop and enhance monitoring and management of evolving export/sanctions risks.
• Supporting with the delivery of training and awareness on export/sanctions compliance across the group.

What you’ll bring:

• Degree or equivalent professional qualification (other relevant industry experience will be considered).
• Previous experience of working in an export/sanctions compliance advisory role.
• A strong understanding of the UK export regime and how it is applied, interpreted and enforced. Experience of EU, US and other export/sanctions regimes is highly desirable.
• You must be able to demonstrate an ability to complete accurate and thorough export/sanctions queries and be able to classify products including encrypted items.
• You must be able to demonstrate good communication skills and the ability to summarise and explain technical concepts and analysis to a wide audience.
• Previous experience working in the financial services sector, the data & analytics sector or in a related compliance or professional services role is desirable.
• Previous experience of conducting investigations into beneficial ownership advantageous.

What you’ll get in return:

• You’ll get to work with a friendly and knowledgeable team who proactively look to find solutions for our business.
• You’ll get broad experience of both export and broader sanctions with opportunity to progress through on‑the‑job learning, training and coaching.

We recognize that to attract the best talent, we need to be flexible, and we are open to discussing work arrangements with you. We take a hybrid approach to the workplace, and this role is blended – i.e. 3 days in office, 2 days at home.

Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth. Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. This means that we do not discriminate on the basis of anyone’s race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. Conforming with applicable law, we can reasonably accommodate applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs.

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