Group Head of Compliance Sanctions (Contract)

Group Head of Compliance - Sanctions (3-Month Contract)

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• Location: London (Hybrid - 4 days office / 1 day WFH)
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• Contract: Initial 3 months with potential for extensions.
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• Rate: £400-£600 per day via umbrella (dependant on experience)
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A leading global fintech payments business is seeking an experienced Group Head of Compliance - Sanctions to lead its global sanctions and export controls framework during an exciting period of growth.

Candidates must be immediately available or on a maximum 2-week notice period. Relevant sanctions experience within the financial services sector is essential (ideally within payments, fintech, banking, FX, correspondent banking, or trade finance).

The Role

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• Lead and enhance the global sanctions and export controls compliance framework across multiple jurisdictions.
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• Provide strategic oversight and expert guidance on complex sanctions, export controls, and cross-border payment activity.
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• Act as the senior escalation point for high-risk customers, transactions, and trade finance cases.
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• Ensure compliance with global sanctions regimes including OFAC, OFSI, EU, and UN regulations.
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• Partner with senior leadership, regulators, and key stakeholders, providing regular reporting and strategic advice.
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• Lead and develop a global compliance team while driving continuous improvement across controls, screening, and governance.
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About You

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• You must be immediately available to start the contract or on a short notice period (max 2 weeks).
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• 10+ Years of experience leading sanctions compliance within the financial services sector (preferably Fintech, Payments, FX or Banking).
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• Extensive knowledge of global sanctions regimes and export control regulations.
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• Strong stakeholder management, decision-making, and communication skills.
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