Group Head of Compliance – Sanctions (3‑Month Contract)

About the role

The role is a three‑month contract to lead the global sanctions and export‑controls compliance programme for a fast‑growing fintech payments group. Reporting to senior leadership, you will provide strategic oversight across multiple jurisdictions and act as the escalation point for high‑risk customers and transactions.

Key responsibilities

• Design, implement and continuously improve a worldwide sanctions and export‑controls framework covering OFAC, OFSI, EU and UN regimes.
• Deliver expert guidance on complex cross‑border payments, FX and trade‑finance activities.
• Serve as the senior escalation contact for high‑risk customers, transactions and trade‑finance cases.
• Produce regular compliance reporting for regulators and senior executives.
• Lead, mentor and expand a global compliance team, driving governance, screening and control enhancements.

Required profile

• Immediately available or able to start within two weeks.
• 10+ years of experience leading sanctions compliance in financial services, preferably within fintech, payments, FX or banking.
• Deep knowledge of global sanctions regimes and export‑control regulations.
• Strong stakeholder management, decision‑making and communication abilities.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive daily rate of £400‑£600 (umbrella).
• Hybrid working model – four days in the London office, one day remote.
• Opportunity to shape a global compliance function during a period of rapid growth.