Sanctions Advisory Specialist

Role -Sanctions Advisory Manager / Sanctions Advisory SpecialistRole PurposeProvide expert sanctions advice to business units, management, and stakeholders, ensuring compliance with applicable sanctions regulations while supporting commercial activity and risk management.Key ResponsibilitiesAdvise business teams on sanctions-related risks, regulations, and controls.Interpret sanctions laws issued by OFAC, UN, EU, UK, and relevant local regulators.Review high-risk customers, transactions, products, and business relationships.Provide sanctions guidance for new products, markets, and strategic initiatives.Conduct comprehensive sanctions risk assessments and control reviews.Support investigations and the escalation of potential sanctions concerns.Draft and maintain sanctions policies, procedures, and guidance documents.Deliver sanctions training and awareness programs across the organization.Engage with regulators, auditors, and internal stakeholders on sanctions matters.Monitor global regulatory developments and assess their impact on the business.Required Skills & QualificationsBachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Compliance, Risk Management, or a related discipline.Strong knowledge of global sanctions regulations and financial crime compliance.Proven experience in sanctions advisory, sanctions investigations, or compliance risk management.Ability to analyze complex regulatory frameworks and commercial business scenarios.Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.Demonstrated experience drafting corporate sanctions policies and procedures.Preferred QualificationsCAMS, CGSS, ICA Advanced Certificate in Managing Sanctions Risk, or similar certifications.Experience in corporate banking, investment banking, trade finance, correspondent banking, or compliance consulting.A formal legal or regulatory background.Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)Quality and timeliness of sanctions advice.Regulatory compliance and clean audit outcomes.Effective risk identification and mitigation.High levels of stakeholder satisfaction and engagement.Successful delivery of training and policy enhancements.