Manager Export Controls & Sanctions

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.

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As a global organisation spanning 70 countries and one rooted in a culture of growth, opportunity, diversity, and innovation, LSEG is a place where everyone can grow, develop and fulfil your 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 exports 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 exports 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 exports risks relating to new shipments.
• Providing exports/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 exports/sanctions licences, including and preparing applications for exports/sanctions licences.
• Supporting with regulatory reporting requirements and engagement with government regulators/external auditors.
• Monitoring new exports/sanctions developments and understanding how these changes impact LSEG business lines.
• Supporting with updates and changes to policies and processes.
• Supporting with the delivery of training and awareness on exports/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 exports/sanctions compliance advisory role.
• A strong understanding of the UK exports regime and how it is applied, interpreted and enforced. Experience of EU, US and other exports/sanctions regimes is highly desirable.
• You must be able to demonstrate an ability to complete accurate and thorough exports/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 exports 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 workplace, this role is blended i.e. 3 days in office, 2 days at home.

Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. If you\’re ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact, we\’d love to hear from you.

LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. 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.

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