Sanctions Advisory - Robert Walters : Job Details

Our client is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Assistant Vice President for their Sanctions Regulatory Change team. They are committed to making a difference for every client, organisation, and community they serve. The successful candidate will be part of a culture that puts people first, listens to new and diverse ideas, and collaborates towards greater innovation, speed, and agility.

What you'll do:

As an Assistant Vice President in Sanctions Regulatory Change, your role will be pivotal in driving the implementation of the company's financial crimes risk appetite, policies, and standards. You will work closely with Transformation and Technology partners, Country Compliance teams, Operations and Business stakeholders. Your responsibilities will include providing support and logistical management to enable Sanctions Programs to deliver its book of work efficiently and effectively across the EMEA region. You will also play a key role in managing Sanctions-related projects.

• Provide subject matter expertise on economic sanctions, particularly HMT, EU, and OFAC.
• Maintain understanding of other autonomous sanctions regimes relevant to the EMEA region.
• Conduct continuous regulatory horizon scanning for sanctions and other restrictive economic measures.
• Write summaries of relevant regulatory developments.
• Assess the company's sanctions control framework against applicable regulations to identify areas for potential improvement or enhancement.
• Engage with senior stakeholders in local, regional, and global teams.
• Support other components of the sanctions team as appropriate.

What you bring:

As the Assistant Vice President for Sanctions Regulatory Change, you bring a wealth of experience from your time spent in a central sanctions function. Your strong knowledge of banking systems and controls for financial crime has been honed over at least two years in policy management. Your strong writing skills complement your analytical abilities, allowing you to assess complex situations with clarity. Your deep understanding of financial sanctions regulations such as OFAC and EU regulations is crucial to this role.

• Minimum of 2 years in a central sanctions function
• Strong knowledge of banking and associated systems and controls for financial crime
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in policy management
• Strong writing skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong financial sanctions knowledge in particular OFAC and EU regulations
• Strong understanding of sanctions systems and controls
• Strong relationship building and management skills

What sets this company apart:

The company stands out due to its commitment to fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world. With a vision to be the most trusted financial group globally, it invests heavily in talent, technologies, and tools that empower employees to own their careers. The company is open to considering flexible working requests in line with organisational requirements and is committed to embracing diversity and building an inclusive culture where all employees are valued, respected, and their opinions count.

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