Sanctions Advisory Manager

Role Purpose Provide expert sanctions advice to business units, management, and stakeholders, ensuring compliance with applicable sanctions regulations while supporting commercial activity and risk management. Key Responsibilities • Advise business teams on sanctions-related risks, regulations, and controls. • Interpret sanctions laws issued by OFAC, UN, EU, UK, and relevant local regulators. • Review high-risk customers, transactions, products, and business relationships. • Provide sanctions guidance for new products, markets, and strategic initiatives. • Conduct comprehensive sanctions risk assessments and control reviews. • Support investigations and the escalation of potential sanctions concerns. • Draft and maintain sanctions policies, procedures, and guidance documents. • Deliver sanctions training and awareness programs across the organization. • Engage with regulators, auditors, and internal stakeholders on sanctions matters. • Monitor global regulatory developments and assess their impact on the business. Required Skills & Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Compliance, Risk Management, or a related discipline. • Strong knowledge of global sanctions regulations and financial crime compliance. • Proven experience in sanctions advisory, sanctions investigations, or compliance risk management. • Ability to analyze complex regulatory frameworks and commercial business scenarios. • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. • Demonstrated experience drafting corporate sanctions policies and procedures. Preferred Qualifications • CAMS, CGSS, ICA Advanced Certificate in Managing Sanctions Risk, or similar certifications. • Experience in corporate banking, investment banking, trade finance, correspondent banking, or compliance consulting. • A formal legal or regulatory background. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) • Quality and timeliness of sanctions advice. • Regulatory compliance and clean audit outcomes. • Effective risk identification and mitigation. • High levels of stakeholder satisfaction and engagement. • Successful delivery of training and policy enhancements.