Location: Edinburgh (Hybrid)
A leading multinational investment management firm is hiring a Sanctions Manager to join its Group Anti-Financial Crime team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. Operating across the UK, US, and EU, the firm requires a specialist to interpret evolving international sanctions regulations, maintain and enhance the Group Sanctions Policy, and deliver clear, pragmatic advice to stakeholders at all levels of the business.
Responsibilities
- Act as a SME on sanctions, staying up to date with global developments.
- Manage and implement the Group Sanctions Policy, ensuring compliance across jurisdictions.
- Provide advice on regulatory, client, and contractual requirements, including reviewing legal agreements.
- Maintain training and awareness content; oversee breaches/errors and remedial actions.
- Support stakeholder engagement across policy, advisory, and operations teams.
Requirements
- Essential:
- Several years’ Anti-Financial Crime experience within financial services (Investment or Asset Management).
- Strong knowledge of sanctions and the wider regulatory environment.
- Proven ability to interpret complex legislation and apply it in practice.
- Experience reviewing and advising on contracts.
- Desirable:
- Broader AFC knowledge (AML, CTF, ABC, etc.).
- Open Legal background or experience in financial crime enforcement/sanctions advisory.
