Sanctions Director

Job Description:

A private bank in London is hiring a Sanctions Director to join its Financial Crime team. This role is focused on ensuring sanctions compliance across the UK, EU, UN, and OFAC regimes. The successful candidate will be the technical lead on sanctions matters and help align policies and controls across multiple jurisdictions.

Responsibilities:

• Act as subject matter expert on sanctions across UK and European operations
  
• Maintain and update sanctions policies and procedures
  
• Conduct sanctions risk assessments
  
• Oversee name and transaction screening processes
  
• Manage investigations and regulatory disclosures
  
• Advise on system tuning and rule calibration for screening tools
  
• Contribute to enhancements in financial crime systems and controls
  
• Ensure sanctions controls are consistent across the group
  

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in sanctions or broader financial crime compliance
  
• In-depth knowledge of UK, EU, UN, and OFAC sanctions regimes
  
• Experience using and managing name and transaction screening systems
  
• Track record of drafting and maintaining sanctions policies
  
• Experience with investigations and submitting reports to regulators
  
• Background in private banking or wealth management is preferred
  
• Familiarity with systems supporting FCC controls (screening, monitoring, case management)
  
• ICA, ACAMS, or similar financial crime certifications preferred