LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group)

Assistant Manager, Sanctions Advisory Compliance

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group)

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: London • United Kingdom

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About the role

  • Handling escalations received from first line teams to assess potential sanctions risks relating to new client onboarding and existing client base
  • Conducting thorough and accurate assessments of the sanction’s status of third parties, including with regard to direct and indirect ownership and control
  • Preparing clear summaries and analysis including recommended actions in relation to sanctions reviews and applicability of sanctions to third parties
  • Providing sanctions compliance advisory support to regulated and non-regulated business lines across the group and acting as a trusted advisor to business lines and management on sanctions matters
  • Processing terminations or suspensions of third parties that fall outside group risk appetite
  • Collaborating with colleagues in the wider Financial Crime team in relation to operating processes and day to day compliance activities
  • Supporting with the management and use of sanctions licences, including reviews of available General Licences and preparing applications for sanctions licences
  • Supporting with regulatory reporting requirements and engagement with government regulators
  • Monitoring new sanctions developments, including new sanctions programmes or changes to sanctions measures and designations, and understanding how these changes impact LSEG business lines
  • Supporting with updates and changes to policies and processes
  • Supporting Financial Crime colleagues and the group’s Risk and Compliance functions to develop and enhance monitoring and management of evolving sanctions risks
  • Supporting with the delivery of training and awareness on sanctions compliance across the group

Requirements

  • Degree or equivalent professional qualification (other relevant industry experience will be considered)
  • Previous experience of working in a sanctions compliance or financial crime advisory role
  • Strong understanding of the UK sanctions regimes and how they are applied, interpreted and enforced
  • Experience of EU, US and other sanctions regimes is highly desirable
  • Ability to complete accurate and thorough sanctions investigations including in relation to beneficial ownership and control
  • Good communication skills and the ability to summarise and explain technical concepts and analysis to a wide audience
  • Previous experience working in the financial services sector, the data & analytics sector or in a related compliance or professional services role is desirable
Benefits
  • Healthcare
  • Retirement planning
  • Paid volunteering days
  • Wellbeing initiatives
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Soft Skills
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Certifications
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