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Counter Terrorism Sanctions Officer
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Counter Terrorism Sanctions Officer
Are you an ambitious individual looking for an excellent opportunity to take ownership of high profile, and high risk internationally focused work, and to develop a large network of stakeholders inside and outside of government ? If so, we have the perfect role for you !
About the Team The Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) has been operational since March 2016 and has quickly established itself as a world-leader in financial sanctions, a key area of foreign and national security policy.
OFSI is the UK’s Competent Authority for financial sanctions. It leads on the implementation of UN and UK financial sanctions and domestic terrorist asset freezing, providing a high-quality service to the private and third sector, and guidance to help them follow the law.
We work closely with law enforcement, intelligence agencies and strategic policy colleagues across Government to help ensure that financial sanctions are accurately understood, implemented and enforced.
We are a diverse and friendly team, offering an outstanding environment to broaden your experience and develop new skills, whilst working on some of the highest profile international issues the UK faces.
We are recruiting for one role within the Counter-Terrorism Sanctions team to be based in either London or Darlington.
About the Job In this role, you will: Assist with the management of CT sanctions designations under the Counterterrorism (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 developing an in-depth knowledge of the regime and reviewing designation proposals from partners. The post holder will have input on cases under other CT sanctions regimes. This includes providing concise, accurate and timely advice to support Ministers and senior officials in making sensitive decisions which often carry significant legal risk. Keeping senior officials and ministers adequately informed of developments within regimes and keeping a broad watching brief on relevant sanctioned persons and countries. Managing and assisting with relevant licensing requests from receipt through to issue where appropriate, working closely with Treasury Legal Advisers on the licensing application process and in assessing the legal risk of granting or refusing licences. Leading and assisting with investigative casework in relation to suspected sanctions breaches and decide the most appropriate compliance outcomes, working with the Police where appropriate. Providing support to the Head of Litigation when decisions under CT sanctions are legally challenged. This includes working with counsel, Treasury Legal Advisers, the Government Legal Department, and other departments. Work closely with HM Treasury & FCDO policy teams on policy and operational implications of proposed new CT sanctions measures, developing and maintaining productive relationships across Whitehall on regime implementation. Develop a thorough understanding of the CT Sanctions regimes legal framework and apply this in ad hoc advice to Ministers, members of the public, and external stakeholder groups.
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About You You will have strong communication skills and the ability to develop and analyse information, think creatively and independently to arrive at supportable conclusions when sometimes data is incomplete. Previous experience of financial sanctions and/or counterterrorism is desired, but not essential for these roles. Most important is the ability to quickly gain an understanding of a range of competing complex issues and the ability to make evidenced-based recommendations and astute judgements under pressure, deploying evidence and information across a range of sources.
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Some of the Benefits our people love! Generous Annual Leave – 25 days (rising to 30 after 5 years), plus public holidays and the King’s birthday. Outstanding Pension Scheme – Defined Benefit pension with employer contributions of 28% Parental Leave Packages – Including 6 months’ occupational pay for maternity/adoption, shared parental leave options. Flexible & Hybrid Working – Options include part-time, job-share, compressed hours, flexitime, and hybrid working (where business needs allow). Advance Schemes & Discounts – Rental deposit, cycle-to-work, SmartTech, season ticket loans, and access to HM Treasury’s benefits portal for a wide range of discount codes.
For more information about the role and how to apply, please follow the apply link.
If you need any reasonable adjustments to take part in the selection process, please tell us about this in your online application form, or speak to the recruitment team at hrrecruitment@hmtreasury.gov.uk.
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