Compliance Manager AML & Sanctions 12 month Fixed Term Contract

Compliance Manager AML & Sanctions 12 month Fixed Term Contract

Posted 1 week ago by Euroclear

Negotiable
Fixed-Term
Hybrid
London, England, United Kingdom

Summary: The Compliance Manager role focuses on supporting the EUI Compliance function by designing, implementing, and maintaining a risk-based compliance framework. This position provides independent oversight and guidance on compliance risks, particularly in relation to financial crime and sanctions. The role also involves acting as the Senior Manager responsible for Data and Personal Data, collaborating closely with the Data Protection Officer. The Compliance Manager will report to the Chief Compliance Officer and engage with various stakeholders to ensure compliance standards are met across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide advice, guidance, and challenge to the business on financial crime and sanctions risks.
  • Review and oversee high-risk client onboarding and periodic reviews.
  • Analyze complex sanctions cases and recommend actions based on regulatory frameworks.
  • Conduct compliance monitoring activities as per the EUI Compliance Plan.
  • Collaborate with senior managers on AML, CTF, CPF, sanctions, and fraud risks.
  • Ensure the AML and Sanctions Compliance framework is effective and embedded across the organization.
  • Support updates to policies and procedures for new regulations.
  • Produce management information and reporting on compliance risk management effectiveness.
  • Oversee projects to align with AML and Sanctions policies.
  • Attend EUI committees, providing independent compliance oversight.
  • Act as a trusted advisor while maintaining independent oversight.
  • Review and provide feedback on compliance policies and procedures.
  • Prepare and deliver compliance training and maintain records.
  • Support liaison with the ESA Conduct & Ethics Division and other Group Compliance teams.

Key Skills:

  • Relevant experience in compliance or regulatory advisory roles.
  • Knowledge of Bank of England, PRA, and FCA requirements.
  • Technical knowledge of Financial Crime regulatory requirements.
  • Ability to engage with senior stakeholders.
  • Independence of judgement and credibility.
  • Strong communication, influencing, and presentation skills.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
  • Attention to detail and ability to support organizational change.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: fixed-term

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

Job Description The Compliance Manager supports the EUI Compliance function in the design, implementation and maintenance of a risk-based compliance framework. The role provides independent second line oversight, guidance and challenge to the business in relation to compliance risks. The role also acts as the Senior Manager responsible for Data and Personal Data, supporting the EUI Data Protection Officer (DPO). Reporting Line Reports to: Chief Compliance Officer, Euroclear UK & International (EUI)/ Day to day management by Senior Manager on AML/CTF/CPF & Sanctions Direct reports: None

Key Responsibilities Compliance Oversight and Advisory Provide advice, guidance and objective challenge to the business/ 1 st Line on the management of financial crime (mainly AML/CTF/CPF) and Sanctions risks. Review, challenge and provide 2 nd Line oversight of high-risk client onboarding and periodic reviews submitted by the 1 st Line. Provide 2 nd Line analysis and expert assessment of complex sanctions cases, including interpretation and application of UK, EU and US sanctions regimes, and recommendations on the appropriate course of action. Undertake compliance monitoring activities in line with the EUI Compliance Plan. Collaborate with senior managers overseeing AML, CTF, CPF, sanctions, and fraud risks. Ensure the EUI AML and Sanctions Compliance framework is robust, effective and appropriately embedded across the organisation. Support policy, procedures and process updates for new regulations and help enhance control frameworks as needed. Produce management information and reporting on the effectiveness of EUI’s compliance risk management. Oversee projects to ensure alignment with EUI AML and Sanctions policies and procedures, while reinforcing compliance and ethical standards across EUI.

Committees and Governance Attend EUI committees and forums, providing independent 2 nd Line Compliance oversight and challenge to 1 st Line activities and committee papers. Prepare committee papers and updates where necessary.

Business Partnership Act as a trusted advisor to the business while maintaining independent 2 nd Line oversight. Provide compliance review and challenge of 1 st Line activities and committee papers. Maintain effective working relationships across the three lines of defence to support a strong internal control environment and clear risk ownership.

Policies, Procedures and Training Review and provide feedback on policies, procedures, frameworks and systems relating to compliance risk management and reporting. Draft compliance policies and procedures where required. Prepare and deliver compliance training and maintain training records.

Group and Regulatory Engagement Support effective liaison with the ESA Conduct & Ethics Division and other Group Compliance teams.

Skills, Experience And Competencies Experience and Knowledge Relevant experience in compliance, 2 nd Line risk oversight or regulatory advisory roles, ideally within a financial market infrastructure, large financial services firm or regulatory authority. Detailed knowledge of Bank of England, PRA and FCA requirements. Extensive technical knowledge of Financial Crime regulatory requirements, including: UK, EU and US sanctions regimes UK Money Laundering Regulations Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA) AML/ CTF/ CPF regulatory frameworks Regulatory and Stakeholder Engagement Ability to engage credibly with senior internal and external stakeholders. Personal Attributes Demonstrates independence of judgement, credibility and the ability to influence, including in challenging situations. Ability to work proactively and strategically in a changing regulatory environment. Strong communication, influencing and presentation skills. Ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines. Attention to detail and ability to support change across Compliance and the wider organisation.

Location 33 Cannon Street, London, relocating to 63 Coleman Street by 1 st July 2026 Hybrid working. Occasional international travel may be required, including to Brussels and other Euroclear Group locations. Working Hours 09:00 – 17:00 The role may require work outside core hours at short notice. No overtime is paid.