Sanctions Specialist - Banking

This position offers significant exposure to the Head of Compliance, Senior Management and the Executive Committee on all matters related to international sanctions.

Our client, a Geneva-based private bank, is looking for a Sanctions Specialist to strengthen its Compliance function.

Description

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day sanctions-related matters across the bank.
• Conduct sanctions reviews, investigations and risk assessments on clients, transactions and counterparties.
• Review and analyse sanctions screening alerts.
• Provide expert guidance on international sanctions regimes, including OFAC, EU, UK, SECO and UN sanctions.
• Identify, assess and mitigate sanctions-related risks.
• Advise Front Office and control functions on sanctions compliance matters.
• Contribute to the enhancement of sanctions policies, procedures and internal controls.
• Escalate and present sensitive cases to the Head of Compliance, Legal and Executive Committee when required.
• Monitor regulatory developments and emerging sanctions risks.
• Deliver training and awareness initiatives on sanctions compliance topics.

Profile

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of dedicated sanctions experience, preferably within private banking, wealth management or financial services.
• Previous experience within Compliance is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of international sanctions frameworks.
• Hands-on professional capable of operating independently.
• Excellent analytical and decision-making skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with senior stakeholders and management.
• Flexible, responsive and comfortable taking ownership of complex matters.
• Fluent in French, English - Russian a big plus.

Job Offer

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