Global Head of AML & Sanctions Strategy

London Insurance Life; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An international insurance group is seeking a Group Head of AML & Sanctions in London. The successful candidate will lead the implementation of sanctions and AML frameworks across the organization, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation while fostering a culture of engagement and personal development. Applicants must possess significant expertise in financial crime, be strategic thinkers, and demonstrate strong stakeholder management capabilities. The role includes representing financial crime risks at Governance Committees and overseeing control environments to meet UK and US regulatory standards.

Benefits

Employee ownership

Culture focused on work/life balance

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years experience in financial crime roles focused on 2nd line advisory.
• Direct experience of leading a sanctions and AML framework in a multinational organization.
• Deep understanding of UK, US, EU, and UN sanctions laws.

Responsibilities

• Enhance and implement a Group sanctions and AML framework.
• Oversee the sanctions and AML frameworks ensuring they are fit for purpose.
• Provide oversight and guidance on sanctions and AML controls to divisions.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Sanctions and AML expertise

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Emotional intelligence

Job description

An international insurance group is seeking a Group Head of AML & Sanctions in London. The successful candidate will lead the implementation of sanctions and AML frameworks across the organization, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation while fostering a culture of engagement and personal development. Applicants must possess significant expertise in financial crime, be strategic thinkers, and demonstrate strong stakeholder management capabilities. The role includes representing financial crime risks at Governance Committees and overseeing control environments to meet UK and US regulatory standards.