Sanctions Compliance Expert

4 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Wise Full time

Job Title: Sanctions Compliance Expert

Company Description:

Wise is a global technology company that enables individuals and businesses to move and manage money across borders. Our mission is to make international payments fast, easy, and affordable.

Job Description:

As a Sanctions Compliance Expert at Wise, you will play a critical role in ensuring the company's compliance with sanctions regulations. You will be responsible for handling complex sanctions cases, providing expert guidance on risk management, and supporting the overall global financial crime strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Compliance & Reporting: Escalate sanctions breaches to the appropriate global/regional Compliance Oversight teams. Review and assess sanctions risks related to business development, joint ventures, and mergers/acquisitions.
  • Risk Assessment & Business Support: Support the execution of Wise's Global Sanctions Strategy, providing advice to embed the Sanctions Policy in business and operational processes.
  • Training & Mentoring: Provide targeted training to enhance the sanctions screening and handling capabilities of the team.
  • Governance & MI Reporting: Build and deliver monthly management information (MI) reports related to sanctions escalations and risk mitigation.
  • Incident & Issue Management: Align with the Compliance Management Team (CMT) on incident validation standards and methodologies.
  • Sanctions Remediation & Project Support: Lead on ad-hoc sanctions projects and contribute to the sanctions remediation program.

Qualifications:

  • You have extensive experience in financial crime compliance, with a strong focus on sanctions regulations.
  • You have a proven ability to handle complex sanctions escalations and deliver strategic guidance on risk management.
  • You have a strong knowledge of global sanctions laws and regulations, and experience working with regulators and authorities.
  • You have an ability to mentor and train junior staff on sanctions compliance.
  • You have excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across various business functions.
  • You have strong analytical skills with the ability to assess risks and develop compliance strategies.

Additional Information:

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. If you are passionate about financial crime compliance and want to join a dynamic team, please submit your application.



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