Senior Compliance Officer Trade & Economic Sanctions 80-100%
Stellenbeschreibung
Overview
In this role you will lead the Trade & Economic Sanctions framework within Group Compliance, guiding business units through complex, multi-jurisdictional sanctions developments. You will partner with the Financial Crime team and Group Legal to translate regulatory requirements into actionable guidance. You will influence key business decisions and drive effective screening and reporting across a global landscape. This is an opportunity to shape sanctions compliance in a large, international insurer and contribute to a principled, risk-based control environment.
Leistungen / Benefits- sustainable workplace environment
- healthy food options
- fitness facilities
- bright collaborative spaces
- learning resources and development
- hybrid remote work
- Oversee and maintain the global Trade & Economic Sanctions Framework
- Provide risk-based guidance on high-risk sanctions cases across jurisdictions
- Assess referred sanctions cases and exposure scenarios (e.g., transit routes, ownership)
- Lead assessment of new regulations and coordinate group-wide response actions
- Define and maintain global sanctions screening standards and tool calibration
- Oversee screening effectiveness and alignment with policy systems
- Provide second-line oversight across onboarding, monitoring, and claims
- Advise on sanctions breaches, regulatory inquiries, and licensing matters
- Collaborate with Group Legal on complex legal scenarios
- Deliver training and support to business units and local compliance teams
- At least 10 years in Compliance with a focus on Financial Crime and Sanctions
- Strong knowledge of US/UK/UN/EU/Swiss sanctions laws and multi-jurisdictional regimes
- Experience in designing and overseeing sanctions frameworks and controls
- Track record in screening, investigations, escalations, and regulator engagement
- Ability to work across cultures and senior levels in an international setting
- Master’s degree in economics/finance/business administration/law or equivalent
- Strong analytical, reporting, and presentation skills
- Proficiency with MS Office and collaboration tools
- Knowledge of sanctions screening systems (World-Check, Fircosoft, Actimize)
- Fluent English (written and spoken)
- Strong collaboration and influencing skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management
- Curiosity and adaptability in evolving regulatory environments
- Sanctions screening and case management
- Regulatory interpretation and risk assessment
- Exposure mapping and risk-based decision making
