Pinsent Masons Vario
Export Control & Sanctions Compliance Contractor
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Export Control & Sanctions Compliance Contractor
12 Month Contract | London (3 days office / 2 days remote) | Competitive Daily Rate
Pinsent Masons Vario - Financial Services Regulatory Consulting are supporting a leading organisation in the search for an experienced Export Control & Sanctions Compliance Contractor to join their compliance team on an initial 12-month contract.
This is an excellent opportunity for a compliance professional with strong expertise in export controls, sanctions and trade compliance, who is looking to work within a complex and highly regulated environment. While the role includes exposure to financial crime and AML activities, the primary focus is on ensuring robust export control and sanctions compliance across the business.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support and enhance the organisation's export control and sanctions compliance framework.
- Monitor and interpret changes in UK, EU and international export control and sanctions regulations.
- Conduct risk assessments and implement appropriate mitigation strategies across business operations.
- Provide guidance to internal stakeholders on export control and sanctions requirements.
- Manage screening and due diligence processes relating to customers, suppliers and third parties.
- Support investigations relating to sanctions, export control or financial crime concerns and escalate issues where appropriate.
- Assist in the development and maintenance of compliance policies, procedures and controls.
- Prepare compliance reporting and management information for governance committees and senior stakeholders.
- Contribute to broader financial crime compliance activities, including AML and risk management initiatives.
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Skills & Experience Required:
- Strong experience within Export Controls, Trade Compliance and/or Sanctions Compliance.
- Excellent understanding of UK and EU export control regulations and sanctions regimes.
- Experience conducting compliance risk assessments and developing effective controls.
- Knowledge of customer and third-party due diligence processes.
- Exposure to financial crime and anti-money laundering compliance frameworks.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
- Ability to interpret and apply complex regulatory requirements in a practical business environment.
- Experience using screening and monitoring systems would be highly beneficial.
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Desirable:
- Professional compliance qualifications (ICA, CAMS or equivalent).
- Experience within asset finance, leasing, or other highly regulated sectors.
- Previous experience working within large, international organisations.
What's on Offer?
- Initial 12-month contract
- Competitive daily rate
- Hybrid working model: 3 days per week in the London office, 2 days remote
- Opportunity to work on complex international compliance matters within a highly regulated environment
We look forward to reviewing your application and will reach out directly to suitable applicants.
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