Head of Sanctions

1 month ago

London, United Kingdom Quintet Private Bank Full time

**Purpose of the Job**:
Quintet Private Bank is a leading private bank in the wealth management sector; we are committed to our clients and their families, and pride ourselves on our personalized service based on a deep understanding of our clients’ requirements. We are small enough to be agile and responsive to client needs, but large enough (around 2,000 employees across 50 European and UK locations) to provide global access banking services. Our purpose to be the most trusted fiduciary of family wealth.

Quintet's Financial Crime Compliance (FCC) is looking for a Head of Sanctions. This is a great opportunity for a professional with a sanctions compliance background. The position of Head of Sanctions is identified as an expert role with a focus on skills to take things on and make it happen. The role will be assisting Quintet in driving forward and enhancing its sanctions risk management capabilities, through the development and provision of policy and guidance providing in-depth knowledge on Countering the Financing of Terrorism (CFT), Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Sanctions to our organisation.

**Key Accountabilities**:

- Defining the control framework required, as well as providing expert advice related to thematic investigations, transactions and clients (onboarding/review)
- Assist in development and enhancement of the Sanctions Compliance program within Quintet
- Coordinate governance and oversight effort for the Sanctions Compliance program
- Ensure that Quintet optimally protects itself - worldwide - against (facilitation of) money laundering, terrorism financing and sanction violations. In principle as an expert you will cover all three themes and analyse and advise holistically- Be a strong sparring partner for our compliance stakeholders, with thorough knowledge of both the business and the relevant laws and regulations
- Advise employees on Sanctions related risks and requirements to ensure that they act in accordance with laws, regulations and Quintet's risk appetite as defined in our Policies, including keeping them informed on developments in the FCC area
- Work together with FCC team members to achieve expected results, perform analysis and come up with solutions and find alternatives
- Keep abreast of significant developments and/or changes in relevant laws, regulations and good business practices, and on significant internal developments which may have an impact on the Financial Crime Compliance risk profile of the Bank

**Knowledge and Experience**:
Strong experience in Compliance (or Compliance-related) with demonstrable experience in Sanctions and CDD, AML & CFT.
Preferably a completed certification course on one the themes from a renowned international organisation such as ACAMS, ACSS or ICA
Sound knowledge of the financial industry, preferably Private Banking
Demonstrable experience in Program and Project management skills in regards to Sanctions Controls and Sanction risk management
Profound experience in working within an international context

**Attributes and Qualities**:
Team player
Self-starter
Pragmatic and energetic
Having a critical mindset
People-focused, connecting and interacting with others is something that comes naturally to you
Good communicator, being able to convey complex messages in simple ways
Organizational sensitivity

**Technical Skills**:
Knowledge of relevant sanctions screening platforms/tools and automation solutions in this area

**Languages Skills**:
Proficiency in English
Another additional language is considered an asset

**_ We are dedicated to building a supportive and inclusive culture. While also promoting hybrid working and flexibility, we offer a wide variety of employee benefits and invest in different ways to support personal and professional development at every stage of your career._

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