Sanctions Compliance Officer – Financial Crime Specialist

About the role

We are seeking a Sanctions Compliance Officer to join a global investment bank’s Financial Crime Advisory team in London. This six‑month temporary position works on a hybrid model (50% office, 50% home) and focuses on advising on sanctions, financial crime and reputational risk across the bank’s client portfolio.

Key responsibilities

• Provide written advice on sanctions and financial‑crime risks for client onboarding, periodic reviews and complex transactions.
• Conduct and peer‑review risk assessments, handling first‑line escalations related to sanctions, PEPs and adverse news.
• Maintain and update local financial‑crime procedures to align with UK sanctions laws and global regulations.
• Monitor legislative changes, market trends and regulatory updates; deliver training to first‑line colleagues.
• Support internal audit requests, collate management information and represent the team in governance forums.

Required profile

• Strong 2LOD financial‑crime compliance experience within a global financial institution or consultancy.
• Demonstrated expertise in sanctions advisory and open‑source investigations.
• Deep knowledge of UK financial‑crime legislation, sanctions regimes and KYC requirements.
• Hands‑on experience with industry screening tools such as Dow Jones Factiva and RiskCenter.

Required skills

• Dow Jones Factiva
• Dow Jones RiskCenter
• Open‑source investigations
• UK sanctions legislation
• KYC regulations

What we offer

• Competitive day rate up to £350 via Umbrella.
• Hybrid working model with 50% remote flexibility.
• Opportunity to work on high‑impact financial‑crime projects within a leading investment bank.