Head of Compliance (Sanctions focus)

Job Responsibilities: Advise Front Office on appropriate measures in connection with sanctions compliance, including international locations Ensure that new sanctions and embargo measures are introduced by preparing work instructions, ensuring and developing suitable tools and managing business processes Establish and/or provide input for the sanctions relevant policies Ensure that new employees are sensitized to sanctions topics and provide corresponding training Review adequacy and effectiveness of sanction filtering system on a regular basis including changes and enhancements to business rules as required Ensure application in the payment screening system of all relevant sanctions lists Provide general support for the Compliance Sanctions Desk 3-5 direct subordinates. Key Skills & Competences: Completed bank apprenticeship with corresponding further education (e.g. postgraduate studies in Compliance Management, Legal or equivalent) Several years experience in banking or consulting or relevant Good knowledge of back office processes in banking Interest in and knowledge of developments in international sanctions and embargos Solution oriented and ability to work in a team and on own initiative Open for new challenges and willingness to learn and to critically assess internal processes Strong and persevering character, interested in the job and able to work independently Good communication skills Fluent English