Arthur are working with a leading Insurance Broker in their search for a Sanctions Lead to join their team.
This role will suit anyone currently serving in a financial crime role with subject matter expertise in relation to sanctions queries.
Reporting into the Head of Financial Crime, you will be responsible for the following:
* Carrying out in-depth analysis of all sanctions queries and referrals from areas of the business and subsequently provide recommendations to the Risk & Compliance Manager and wider business.
* Helping with the performance of risk assessments on new trading partner relationships to identify any sanctions and AML concerns; making the decision to accept or reject these relationships based on evidence and managing the wider business’s expectations.
* Assisting the Financial Crime and general Compliance related projects, providing assistance to manage and deliver these projects in a timely manner.
* Being responsible for the maintenance of all relevant financial crime logs.
* Be familiar with the business and current international regulatory and compliance initiatives in a way that is likely to meet local regulatory compliance requirements for a firm of our size and sector.
* Aiding the team in responding to a variety of complex enquiries, ascertaining that the information provided is receptive across the business.
* Supporting the issuing of financial crime training and awareness initiatives within the wider business.
About You:
* Subject matter expert on economic sanctions within insurance.
* You will possess exemplary organisational skills and have the ability to work well under pressure.
* Take a hands-on practical problem-solving approach to achieving business outcomes and to ensuring that the right business culture and behaviours are being pursued.
* Dealing with ambiguous concerns in a prompt and precise manner.
* You will have excellent attention to detail.
* The ability to work under your own initiative and in a challenging environment in a fast growing business while recognising when to ask for guidance.
* The ability to take a pragmatic/commercial approach in understanding and applying regulatory requirements.