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Job Description
My client, a top tier Insurer are looking for an experienced Sanctions Officer to join the UK Specialty Insurance branch.
Learn more about the general tasks related to this opportunity below, as well as required skills.
Key info:
- 2 days in office per week
- £90k base + discretionary bonus
- Report directly to CCO and MLRO
- Great team culture
- Central city location
Responsibilities:
- Provides advisory opinions to the UK Branch Specialty/Commercial business on escalated International Sanctions risks, in accordance with International Sanctions Group Policies and Guidelines.
- Escalates to the UK Branch CCO and MLRO, and the Head of Anti-Financial Crime any matters requiring senior review, apparent breaches requiring declarations to the necessary authorities.
- Advises the UK Branch commercial business on the correct interpretation of the International Sanctions Group Policies and Guidelines.
- Monitor changes in International Sanctions and provides notification and advice to the UK Branch commercial business on the impact of such changes to their business.
- Performs risk assessments and second level controls for commercial business in the UK branch, adopting Group level methodologies and standards.
- Involvement as a key stakeholder in any UK Branch commercial business strategic projects that may have International Sanctions touchpoints, to provide advisory support and monitor the project to ensure alignment with Group Policies and Guidelines.
- Aligns with the UK Branch commercial business on the progress of internal audits, or external audits and inspections.
- Oversee the adaptation and drafting of any local policies and procedures to be cascaded to the UK branch commercial business.
- Provide a quarterly summary report to the Head of Fin Crime of significant risks and remedial actions taken.
- Provide periodic reporting to CCO, Head of Fin Crime and Group functions on BAU.
- Provide regular training to employees on International Sanctions law and regulation, and internal P&Ps
Person Specification:
- At least five years’ experience in non-life commercial insurance, in sanctions (or at least 2LOD)
- Clear experience and knowledge of International Sanctions laws and regulations, especially in respect of EU, UK, US regimes