FinCrime and Sanctions Team Lead

Are you ready to lead the fight against financial crime from a unique vantage point? Can you navigate complex sanctions regimes with confidence and clarity? Do you want to shape the future of compliance in one of the UK's most critical financial infrastructures? Then read on

Euroclear UK and International Limited (EUI)

EUI is the UK's Central Securities Depository (CSD) and a key provider of Financial Market Infrastructure. Among our many vital functions, the EUI Operations Financial Crime team plays a central role in safeguarding the integrity of the financial system.

Joining this team offers a rare opportunity to gain experience from a market-wide perspective—supporting the fight against financial crime across issuers, exchanges, registrars, agents, market makers and CREST members.

We are offering a 12-month Fixed Term Contract opportunity with the potential for a permanent role thereafter.

What we're looking for

You'll bring:

• Strong experience in sanctions management
• Deep understanding of customer due diligence using a risk-based approach
• Familiarity with legal entity types across jurisdictions
• Solid knowledge of UK, EU and US regulatory requirements
• Ability to apply a risk-based methodology
• Excellent communication skills

What you'll be doing

• Provide expert guidance on UK, EU and US sanctions regimes
• Conduct assessments and deliver clear, accurate recommendations
• Maintain market-standard record keeping
• Communicate risk insights effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Develop procedures to support sanctions compliance
• Analyse corporate structures for compliance
• Produce risk assessments for new and existing exposures
• Support the 1st Line of Defence in Financial Crime, AML and Sanctions Compliance
• Enhance the financial crime framework
• Offer subject matter expertise on complex financial crime matters
• Act swiftly and prioritise independently

Who you are

You:

• Take ownership of tasks and ensures they are completed thoroughly and reliably 
• Can manage a high workload, juggle multiple priorities, and adapt effectively when plans shift 
• Value contributing to a team focused on delivering change and continuous improvement 
• Enjoy working collaboratively within a diverse team environment 
• Consistently acts with integrity and aims to make sound decisions 
• Are proactive, motivated, and able to perform under pressure to meet deadlines  
• Communicates clearly and confidently, and is comfortable seeking clarification when needed 
• Approaches challenges with a logical and practical mindset 
• Maintains a strong sense of professional ethics and standards
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A Great Place to Work for All

At Euroclear, our people are our greatest strength. We are committed to building an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity and enables everyone to thrive. Our renewed values guide how we work together and shape our future:

• Integrity: We act with honesty, respect, humility and transparency, building trust through ethical behaviour.
• Client Centricity: We listen, understand and anticipate our clients' needs, placing them at the heart of every decision.
• Care: We support each other, embrace diversity, and make a positive impact on our communities and environment.
• Collective Ownership: We work together as one Euroclear, taking individual accountability and collaborating to achieve shared success.
• Courage: We challenge the status quo, speak up constructively, and embrace change as an opportunity for growth.
• Curiosity: We seek new ideas, learn continuously, and encourage innovation by exploring different perspectives.

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of background, identity or circumstances. If you require any adjustments during the application process, please let us know.

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