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