About the Team
The Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) has been operational since March 2016 and has quickly established itself as a world-leader in financial sanctions, a key area of foreign and national security policy.
OFSI is the UK’s Competent Authority for financial sanctions. It leads on the implementation of UN and UK financial sanctions and domestic terrorist asset freezing, providing a high-quality service to the private and third sector, and guidance to help them follow the law.
We work closely with law enforcement, intelligence agencies and strategic policy colleagues across Government to help ensure that financial sanctions are accurately understood, implemented and enforced.
We are a diverse and friendly team, offering an outstanding environment to broaden your experience and develop new skills, whilst working on some of the highest profile international issues the UK faces.
Lead and manage the OFSI Leads & Triage Unit (LTU)
* The Leads & Triage Unit (LTU) is tasked with receipt, triage, & assessment of all incoming intelligence for OFSI’s Sensitive Intelligence Unit. This unit also determines which leads merit advancement for further development.
About the Job
In this role, you will:
* Provide leadership & managerial oversight to two HEOs, ensuring effective receipt, evaluation & analysis of intelligence from multiple sources across all security classifications.
* Lead on supporting intelligence requirements for complex casework, applying strong case management & prioritisation skills whilst ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, policies & procedures.
* Apply strong attention to detail to identify key information and provide clear, accurate & timely advice & recommendations to senior staff, taking account of legal, political & operational risks.
* Build & maintain strong working relationships with key UK & overseas partners & stakeholders, contributing to a community of intelligence expertise in the financial sanctions space.
* Lead external engagement within areas of responsibility, including negotiating with partners where appropriate, & represent OFSI’s Sensitive Intelligence Unit in wider external forums.
* Identify & implement measures to address emerging threats to the integrity of UK financial sanctions, using intelligence to disrupt & deter sanctions circumvention.
* Develop the knowledge & competencies required to work towards Intelligence Professionalisation Programme (IPP) accreditation.
About You
Ideal applicants will exemplify our organisation's values and display a genuine motivation to become part of our team. This role provides a unique opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge of sanctions, a complex and sensitive policy area & understand their connection to criminal & civil enforcement, as well as broader HMG national security goals. You will lead on high‑profile casework, collaborating with a range of senior stakeholders & deliver at pace in a dynamic environment.
Some of the Benefits our people love!
* Generous Annual Leave – 25 days (rising to 30 after 5 years), plus public holidays & the King’s birthday.
* Outstanding Pension Scheme – Defined Benefit pension with employer contributions of 28%.
* Parental Leave Packages – Including 6 months’ occupational pay for maternity/adoption & shared parental leave options.
* Flexible & Hybrid Working – Options include part‑time, job‑share, compressed hours, flexitime, & hybrid working (where business needs allow).
* Advance Schemes & Discounts – Rental deposit, cycle‑to‑work, SmartTech, season ticket loans & access to HM Treasury’s benefits portal for a wide range of discount codes.
For more information about the role & how to apply, please follow the apply link.
If you need any reasonable adjustments to take part in the selection process, please tell us about this in your online application form, or speak to the recruitment team at hrrecruitment@hmtreasury.gov.uk.
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