Head of Sanctions, Private Bank and Wealth Management

London As a Barclays Head of Sanctions, Private Bank and Wealth Management, you will lead a team providing subject matter expertise. You will support the aligned business providing guidance and input into the design, effectiveness of the framework, analyse and advise on complex business initiatives, whilst building solid partnerships to support first line of defence operational areas ensuring compliance with Sanctions Standard. You will monitor and managing controls associated with sanctions and promote a culture of risk control across the business. Barclays is one of the world's largest and most respected financial institutions, established in 1690, with a legacy of success, quality, and innovation. We offer careers that provide endless opportunity helping millions of individuals and businesses thrive and creating financial and digital solutions that the world now takes for granted. At Barclays, we offer a hybrid working experience that blends the positives of working alongside colleagues at our onsite locations, together with working from home. We have a structured approach where colleagues work at an onsite location on fixed, anchor , days of the week, for a minimum of two days a week or more, as set by the business area (or nearest equivalent if working part-time hours). Please discuss the working pattern requirements for the role you are applying for with the hiring manager. Please note that as we continue to embed our hybrid working environment, we remain in a test and learn phase, which means that working arrangements may be subject to change on reasonable notice to ensure we meet the needs of our business. What will you be doing? Providing accurate, timely and balanced advice on U.S., U.K., U.N., and E.U. sanctions, the Sanctions Standard and Restricted Activity Matrix to stakeholders Maintaining a detailed knowledge and understanding of the sanctions control framework and driving effective oversight over it by a variety of means Supporting and leading as delegate for the Director, Global CIB Sanctions Oversight across function-wide initiatives, as necessary Leading SLOD Sanctions involvement in strategic initiatives (e.g. programmes of business-wide control enhancements), where applicable Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of the law and practice of all US, UK, EU, and UN sanctions regimes, as well as financial industry implementation practices Building trusted relationships with the business and relevant Compliance teams What we re looking for: Excellent working knowledge of OFAC, HMT, EU, UN and other jurisdictional sanctions laws, regulators, regulatory expectations and industry best practice Experience recently working at a financial institution within a sanctions advisory role and experience with demonstrating excellent leadership and operational management skills Solid grasp of the Private Bank and Wealth Management business and product set Subject Matter Expert with respect to Sanctions Standard, and demonstrable understanding of controls operated within businesses to comply with its requirements Skills that will help you in the role: Experience leading a team within a highly regulated environment, with a sound understanding of the current environment and key issues within financial services Sound understanding of sanctions screening and programme oversight A proven track record in co-ordinating business-wide assessment of sanctions risk and related controls effectiveness Exceptional advisory skills with the ability to consistently make sound decisions through a combination of analysis, business acumen, and judgment Where will you be working?In the heart of Canary Wharf, our headquarters at Churchill Place boasts onsite amenities such as: a gym, staff restaurant and deli bar, and it is easily accessible by tube and bus links. With a population of around 5000 staff the atmosphere is second to none with a real buzz being created around the offices within. #LI-Hybrid #J-18808-Ljbffr