Head of Sanctions and Financial Crime

4 weeks ago

London, United Kingdom Avencia Consulting Services Full time
About us
Avencia Consulting are partnered with a leading Bespoke & Specialty Reinsurer based in the City, who are looking to hire a Head of Sanctions & Financial Crime to join their London team.
The role
We are seeking an experienced Head of Sanctions and Financial Crime to lead on all aspects of financial crime with the emphasis on sanctions. We are seeking a person with deep sanctions experience to manage all aspects of sanctions risk. This person will have two direct reports dedicated to sanctions and financial crime. This team also supports the broader compliance team with queries from the business in relation to international licencing requirements.
Key accountabilities
Act as the subject matter expert and key decision maker on sanctions.
Working with the Head of Group Compliance to deliver on all other aspects of financial crime.
Identify, design and implement controls to manage all sanctions legislation.
Manage the team that handles all complex sanctions queries making complex decisions as required.
Manage the software used for sanctions screening, including setting screening thresholds.
Oversight of overnight sanctions screening, including any hits are appropriately managed.
Design and deliver sanctions training to the business.
Oversight of the financial crime reporting to senior leadership, including to the boards.
As a senior manager, contribute to the wider regulatory agenda of the Compliance Team.
Manage the relationship on sanctions and financial crime with capital provides; external counsel and relevant regulators.
Lead; motivate; develop and manage 2 direct reports.Skills & experience
Deep understanding of UN/UK/EU/US sanctions regimes as they apply to general insurance.
Wider experience of financial crime is desirable.
Experience of advising on country licenses to conduct business desirable.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Attention to detail and a commitment to upholding ethical standards

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