Your new company
My client is a leading Tier 1 bank that delivers a broad range of financial services to a large and diversified client base, including corporations, financial institutions, governments, and individuals. With a history spanning over 150 years, they maintain offices in all major financial centres around the world. The firm is known for its commitment to excellence, integrity, and client service, striving to advance the success of its clients, broaden individual prosperity, and accelerate economic progress for all. The bank is looking for a Sanction Specialist on a permanent basis to join their global function and manage a team of 6.
Your new role
* Oversee the daily reference data and payment screening processes of the team, ensuring efficient, timely, and accurate execution.
* Manage Analyst and Associate team members.
* Provide guidance on investigations into sanctions alerts arising from the firm’s transaction and reference data sanctions screening processes.
* Collaborate with business, operations, and technology divisions to gather information pertinent to potential sanctions issues and offer sanctions-related advice to internal stakeholders.
* Conduct enhanced due diligence and related activities to mitigate sanctions risks.
* Ensure compliance with metrics, deadlines, and record-keeping requirements set by management.
* Assist in the creation and improvement of sanctions-related policies and procedures across the firm’s business lines.
* Compile deliverables for internal and external audits.
* Draft regulatory reports concerning sanctioned assets.
What you’ll need to succeed
To succeed in applying for this job, the right candidate will need to demonstrate the following:
Leadership and Team Management Skills:
* Proven experience of managing and mentoring analysts and associate team members.
* The ability to coordinate the team’s day-to-day reference data and payment screening processes, ensuring smooth, prompt, and accurate execution.
Expertise in Sanctions and Compliance:
* Strong knowledge of sanctions regulations and the ability to provide advice on investigations related to sanctions alerts from the firm’s transaction and reference data screening processes.
* Experience in conducting enhanced due diligence and related activities to mitigate sanctions risk.
Collaboration and Communication:
* Effective collaboration with business, operations, and technology divisions to gather relevant information for potential sanctions concerns.
* Ability to provide clear and concise sanctions-related advice to internal constituencies.
What you’ll get in return
Competitive Compensation:
* A highly competitive salary that reflects the candidate’s experience and skills.
Exceptional Benefits Package:
* Contribution to a robust pension plan.
* Comprehensive life insurance coverage.
* Private medical care to ensure the candidate’s health and well-being.
Professional Development:
* Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement within the company.
* Access to training programs and resources to enhance professional skills.
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