Assistant Manager, Sanctions Advisory Compliance

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) is more than a diversified global financial markets infrastructure and data business. We are dedicated, open-access partners with a commitment to excellence in delivering the services our customers expect from us. With extensive experience, deep knowledge, and worldwide presence across financial markets, we enable businesses and economies around the world to fund innovation, manage risk and create jobs. It’s how we’ve contributed to supporting the financial stability and growth of communities and economies globally for more than 300 years.

Through a comprehensive suite of trusted financial market infrastructure services – and our open-access model – we provide the flexibility, stability and trust that enable our customers to pursue their ambitions with confidence and clarity.

LSEG is headquartered in the United Kingdom, with significant operations in 70 countries across EMEA, North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific. We employ 25,000 people globally, more than half located in Asia Pacific. LSEG’s ticker symbol is LSEG.

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People are at the heart of what we do and drive the success of our business. Our culture of connecting, creating opportunity and delivering excellence shape how we think, how we do things and how we help our people fulfil their potential.

We embrace diversity and actively seek to attract individuals with unique backgrounds and perspectives. We break down barriers and encourage teamwork, enabling innovation and rapid development of solutions that make a difference. Our workplace generates an enriching and rewarding experience for our people and customers alike. Our vision is to build an inclusive culture in which everyone feels encouraged to fulfil their potential.

As a global organisation spanning 70 countries and one rooted in a culture of growth, opportunity, diversity, and innovation, LSEG is a place where everyone can grow, develop and fulfil your potential with meaningful careers.

We are seeking a skilled Assistant Manager to work in LSEG’s Sanctions compliance team, supporting the global business in identifying and managing compliance risks.

This role requires a strong understanding of sanctions laws and regulations and how they are applied, interpreted and enforced by regulators, with a particular focus on UK, EU and US sanctions regimes.  The candidate will be required to demonstrate their ability to conduct thorough and accurate sanctions screening reviews including by identifying and assessing sanctions risks through complex corporate ownership structures.  The candidate will also work with Senior Managers and the Director of Sanctions to provide subject matter expertise and advice to the business on sanctions matters!

This role is well suited to an experienced sanctions compliance professional who is looking to develop their skills and expand their expertise while supporting a dynamic and unique global business.

Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities:

• Handling escalations received from first line teams to assess potential sanctions risks relating to new client onboarding and existing client base.
• Conducting thorough and accurate assessments of the sanction’s status of third parties, including with regard to direct and indirect ownership and control.
• Preparing clear summaries and analysis including recommended actions in relation to sanctions reviews and applicability of sanctions to third parties.
• Providing sanctions compliance advisory support to regulated and non-regulated business lines across the group and acting as a trusted advisor to business lines and management on sanctions matters.
• Processing terminations or suspensions of third parties that fall outside group risk appetite.
• Collaborating with colleagues in the wider Financial Crime team in relation to operating processes and day to day compliance activities.
• Supporting with the management and use of sanctions licences, including reviews of available General Licences and preparing applications for sanctions licences.
• Supporting with regulatory reporting requirements and engagement with government regulators.
• Monitoring new sanctions developments, including new sanctions programmes or changes to sanctions measures and designations, and understanding how these changes impact LSEG business lines.
• Supporting with updates and changes to policies and processes.
• Supporting Financial Crime colleagues and the group’s Risk and Compliance functions to develop and enhance monitoring and management of evolving sanctions risks.
• Supporting with the delivery of training and awareness on sanctions compliance across the group.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Degree or equivalent professional qualification (other relevant industry experience will be considered).
• Previous experience of working in a sanctions compliance or financial crime advisory role.
• A strong understanding of the UK sanctions regimes and how they are applied, interpreted and enforced.  Experience of EU, US and other sanctions regimes is highly desirable.
• You must be able to demonstrate an ability to complete accurate and thorough sanctions investigations including in relation to beneficial ownership and control.
• You must be able to demonstrate good communication skills and the ability to summarise and explain technical concepts and analysis to a wide audience.
• Previous experience working in the financial services sector, the data & analytics sector or in a related compliance or professional services role is desirable.

LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth.

Our purpose is the foundation on which our culture is built. Our values of Integrity, Partnership, Excellence and Change underpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day. They go to the heart of who we are and guide our decision making and everyday actions.

Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce. You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas and are committed to sustainability across our global business. You will experience the critical role we have in helping to re-engineer the financial ecosystem to support and drive sustainable economic growth. Together, we are aiming to achieve this growth by accelerating the just transition to net zero, enabling growth of the green economy and creating inclusive economic opportunity.

LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.

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