Join us as aSanctionsLead
* We’llbe looking for you to coordinate and promote thedevelopment of sanctions risk management initiatives and activitieswithin our second line of defence (2LOD) Sanctions team and acrossthe organisation
* Reporting into the Head ofSanctions and working with our other Sanctions Lead, you’ll leadand evolve our Sanctions framework, policy, and controls through avariety of initiatives
* You’ll be working withkey stakeholders across the business, championing improvement andenhancement of sanctions processes andcontrols
* You’ll support, guide and mentormanagers in the team on policy and framework considerations,applying subject matter expert (SME) sanctions knowledge andensuring a comprehensive riskassessment
Whatyou'lldo
As aSanctions Lead in Financial Crime Risk, you’ll be providingsanctions expertise to stakeholders across the Group, leading andsupporting the development of the NatWest SanctionsFramework.
The role requiresexternal regulatory and stakeholder engagement on sanctionsinitiatives within the widerindustry.
Some day-to-dayactivities include, but not limitedto:
* Supportingstakeholders by providing advice and support on policymatters
* Leading the organisations engagementwith regulators and industrybodies
* Collaboration with specialists’ teamsand key stakeholders such as legal
* Managing andsupporting policy updates, sanctions training and communicatingwith seniorstakeholders
Theskills you'llneed
We’relooking for a sanctions risk management SME, ideally with 2LODexperience. You'll also need experience ofinterpreting EU, UK and OFAC sanctionsregulations.
Additionally,you’llneed:
* Experiencewith regulatory and industry body engagement
* Akeen interest and understanding of global events that influence thegeopolitical environment
* Organisationalawareness including working knowledge of risks, products, processesand controls
* Experience of managing a range ofdifferent sanctions tasks, stakeholders, including seniormanagement
* Strong written and oralcommunication with a keen eye fordetail