Sanctions Manager

Natwest, South Gyle, City of Edinburgh

Sanctions Manager

Salary Not Specified

Natwest, South Gyle, City of Edinburgh

  • Full time
  • Permanent

Posted today, 28 Nov | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 22822_R-00245820

Full Job Description

Join us as a Sanctions Manager

  • In this high profile role, you’ll be helping to define and deliver the bank-wide risk policy framework in relation to Sanctions
  • You’ll be providing your Sanctions technical expertise on implementing regulatory change and upstream risks, supporting the bank in our ongoing compliance with relevant laws and regulations
  • You’ll achieve excellent exposure for you and your work, as you liaise with a wide variety of stakeholders and act as a viable ambassador for the bank’s Sanctions approach

What you'll do

As a Sanctions Manager, you’ll be helping to define and maintain the relevant risk policy, appetite, and training in relation to Sanctions. We’ll look to you to provide Sanctions Subject Matter Expert guidance to the business maintaining effective relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

Your key responsibilities will also include:

  • Assisting with setting, managing and maintaining policies to support the effective management and control of Sanctions
  • Engaging with internal and external stakeholders to support with the delivery of an effective policy framework and ensuring full understanding and awareness of relevant Sanctions upstream risk and regulatory changes
  • Working closely with the oversight teams to provide specialist input and approval to the development of new propositions, including new products, services, mergers, acquisitions, disposals and investments, innovation and the adoption of new technology
  • Identifying and analysing material upstream risks and drafting briefing papers, highlighting key impacts to the bank

The skills you'll need

You’ll have Sanctions knowledge, technical skills and experience, with a focus on relevant regulation, legislation and industry guidance.

You’ll also need:

  • Commercial awareness, industry knowledge and an understanding of risk management principles
  • Knowledge and experience of defining controls and risk management frameworks
  • Effective stakeholder management and influencing skills, both externally and internally
  • The ability to convey complex concepts, risks and issues in a clear and concise manner