Are you looking for a unique role responsible for the civil enforcement of financial sanctions and the oil price cap on Russian oil in the UK? If so we would love to hear from you
About the Team
OFSI, which sits within HM Treasury, has been operational since March 2016 and in its first ten years has quickly established itself as a world-leader in financial sanctions, a key area of financial, foreign, and national security policy. It remains front and centre of the financial sanctions response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
HM Treasury implements financial sanctions in the UK, and OFSI fulfils this role on its behalf. It leads on the implementation of UN and UK financial sanctions and domestic terrorist asset freezing, providing a high-quality service to the industry and guidance to help them follow the law. OFSI works closely with law enforcement, intelligence agencies and policy colleagues across UK Government departments and beyond to help ensure that financial sanctions are accurately understood, implemented, and enforced. OFSI has important partner relationships in the regulated financial services sector, the primary implementers of financial sanctions, and is an integral part of the sanctions community worldwide.
About the Job
In this role, you will:
Lead the strategic design and operation of the Enforcement unit's new triage, assessment and allocation function to ensure all potential breaches are managed in a timely, risk based and proportionate manner.
Build and lead a high performing, inclusive branch by setting direction, overseeing the development and wellbeing of staff, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement. performing, inclusive branch by setting direction, overseeing the development and wellbeing of staff, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
Set clear priorities, case selection criteria and risk appetite for closure to ensure enforcement cases are handled effectively across the unit.
Assure the quality, consistency and legality of decisions to ensure that enforcement powers are exercised fairly, transparently and in line with statutory obligations. The branch will also take on FOIs, PQs, DSARs, and other urgent requests, ensuring they are handled correctly and quickly.
About You
You will have the:
Ability to make effective decision-making in a complex operational and policy context that balance risk and limited resources (Making Effective Decisions).
Ability to deliver a high quality and efficient service by setting a clear strategy and priorities, proactively managing risks and identifying solutions to adhere to law and policy. Creates regular opportunities for improvement and innovation (Managing a Quality Service).
Experience of inspiring and motivating teams to work together to deliver in a complex and fast-paced environment (Leadership).
Ability to understand complex statutory frameworks, recognise underlying risks and trends and relate these to wider policy discussions (Seeing the Big Picture).
Some of the Benefits our people love
25 days annual leave (rising to 30 after 5 years), plus 8 public holidays and the King's birthday (unless you have a legacy arrangement as an existing Civil Servant). Additionally, we operate flexitime systems, allowing employees to take up to an additional 2 days off each month
Flexible working patterns (part-time, job-share, condensed hours)
Generous parental and adoption leave packages
Access to a generous Defined Benefit pension scheme with employer contributions of 28.97%
Access to a cycle-to-work salary sacrifice scheme and season ticket advances
A range of active staff networks, based around interests (e.g. analysts, music society, sports and social club) and diversity
For more information about the role and 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