Head of Sanctions and Financial Crime Management

1 week ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Avencia Consulting Full time

About Avencia Consulting

We are a leading consulting firm partnered with a prominent reinsurer based in the City, seeking an experienced professional to join our London team as the Head of Sanctions and Financial Crime.

The Role

We are looking for a seasoned expert to lead our sanctions and financial crime efforts, focusing on risk management and compliance. The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge of sanctions regimes and experience in managing complex financial crime queries.

Key Responsibilities

  • Act as the subject matter expert and key decision maker on sanctions and financial crime.
  • Collaborate with the Head of Group Compliance to deliver on all aspects of financial crime.
  • Design and implement controls to manage sanctions legislation, ensuring compliance with international regulations.
  • Manage a team handling complex sanctions queries, making informed decisions as required.
  • Oversee sanctions screening software, including setting screening thresholds and managing overnight screening.
  • Develop and deliver sanctions training to the business, ensuring awareness and understanding of financial crime risks.
  • Provide oversight of financial crime reporting to senior leadership, including board-level reporting.
  • Contribute to the wider regulatory agenda of the Compliance Team, staying up-to-date with industry developments.
  • Manage relationships with capital providers, external counsel, and relevant regulators on sanctions and financial crime matters.
  • Lead, motivate, and develop two direct reports, fostering a high-performing team.

Requirements

  • Deep understanding of UN, UK, EU, and US sanctions regimes as they apply to general insurance.
  • Experience in advising on country licenses to conduct business is desirable.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to upholding ethical standards.

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