Join us as a Complex Sanctions Investigations Manager   

• This key role will see you executing our bank-wide complex sanctions investigations, supporting the assessment and resolution of complex sanctions escalations
• You’ll be providing vital support with our ongoing compliance with financial crime laws and regulations, while delivering advice across the bank on sanctions matters, acting as a point of escalation for complex cases across multiple franchises and jurisdictions
• You’ll provide vital support in managing the Bank’s sanctions risk and meeting our legal and regulatory obligations, working closely with Financial Crime, Legal and franchise stakeholders
• With your existing expertise, you’ll be well placed to advance your career in this fast-paced role
• There is 1 1/2 days per week office working, which will increase to 2 days per week from February 2027

What you'll do

As a Complex Sanctions Investigations Manager in Financial Crime Risk, you’ll be conducting complex sanctions investigations and advisory work across our franchises. You’ll carry out timely and accurate reporting to relevant authorities, including The Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation and The Office of Trade Sanctions Implementation.

Day-to-day, you’ll be:

• Undertaking complex sanctions investigations and responding to escalations, supporting investigations across customers, payments, trade finance and other products, and providing risk-based advice to stakeholders across the Bank
• Assessing potential sanctions exposure, and supporting regulatory reporting and engagement with relevant UK and overseas authorities

The skills you'll need

We’re looking for someone with previous experience in a sanctions compliance role within the financial services industry. You’ll also need an understanding of SWIFT payments, trade finance and how transactions settle globally, along with strong knowledge of EU, UK and US financial sanctions regimes and regulations.

Additionally, you’ll demonstrate:

• Working knowledge of the regulatory and legislative landscape for sanctions across multiple jurisdictions, with an understanding of how this applies in practice
• Good analytical and investigative skills, including the ability to assess complex or ambiguous information and reach clear, evidence-based conclusions
• Good organisational awareness including working knowledge of financial services products, processes, controls and associated sanctions risks
• Good stakeholder management and communication skills, with the with the ability to communicate clearly and work effectively with a range of stakeholders
• Strong written communication and Microsoft Office skills

Hours

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