About the role

Sanctions Advisory Manager advising on sanctions compliance for a leading financial institution. Actively managing complex cases and influencing best practices for financial crime risk management.

Responsibilities

Providing expert sanctions advisory support to 1LOD stakeholders across CCB, ensuring alignment with UK and Group Sanctions Policy
Managing complex sanctions cases, including customer, payment and trade-related escalations, delivering clear and risk-based decisions
Overseeing sanctions breaches, waivers and exceptions, including regulatory disclosures and requests for information
Supporting horizon scanning and impact assessments for new and evolving sanctions regimes, ensuring timely implementation across the business
Producing high-quality MI and insight to senior management, contributing to governance forums and risk committees
Leading or contributing to strategic and regulatory change initiatives relating to sanctions risk management
Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external industry bodies to influence best practice and policy development
Supporting training and awareness initiatives to embed a strong sanctions risk culture across the organisation

Experience in sanctions advisory, investigations, or financial crime compliance within financial services (Required)
Proven ability to manage complex sanctions cases and provide risk-based guidance to senior stakeholders (Required)
Experience working with corporate and commercial banking clients, products, and services (Preferred)
Degree or equivalent professional experience in a relevant discipline (Required)
Relevant Financial Crime or Sanctions qualification (e.g., ICA, ACAMS) (Preferred)
English (Required)
Additional European language (Preferred)
Advanced knowledge of UK, EU, UN and US sanctions regimes and regulatory frameworks (Required)
Strong understanding of sanctions screening, due diligence and risk assessment methodologies (Required)
Experience with sanctions case management systems and MI/reporting tools (Preferred)

30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, which increases to 31 days after 5yrs service, with the option to purchase up to 5 contractual days per year
£6,000 car allowance per year
Company funded individual private medical insurance
Protection for you and your family, with company-funded death-in-service benefit and income protection insurance, and the option to take advantage of discounted rates for additional life assurance and critical illness cover.
Share in Santander’s success by saving or investing in our share plans.
Competitive rewards that reflect the real impact you make and the value you bring.
Wellbeing that goes beyond work — we work with a range of wellbeing partners across our 4 pillars of wellbeing (physical, mental, social and financial) to give you access to a suite of apps, discounted gym and fitness access, weekly online classes, flexible healthcare and mental health support.
Support for every life stage — from menopause and pregnancy to parenthood and beyond, with enhanced family leave, childcare options and tailored wellbeing support.
Time to give back through volunteering opportunities that let you make a difference in the communities we serve.
Global growth opportunities to shape your career, learn new skills and explore what’s possible across our international network.