Marks Sattin
Group Head of Compliance – Sanctions (Contract)
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Group Head of Compliance – Sanctions (3-Month Contract)
Location: London (Hybrid – 4 days office / 1 day WFH)
Contract: Initial 3 months with potential for extensions.
Rate: £400–£600 per day via umbrella (dependant on experience)
A leading global fintech payments business is seeking an experienced Group Head of Compliance – Sanctions to lead its global sanctions and export controls framework during an exciting period of growth.
Candidates must be immediately available or on a maximum 2-week notice period. Relevant sanctions experience within the financial services sector is essential (ideally within payments, fintech, banking, FX, correspondent banking, or trade finance).
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The Role
- Lead and enhance the global sanctions and export controls compliance framework across multiple jurisdictions.
- Provide strategic oversight and expert guidance on complex sanctions, export controls, and cross-border payment activity.
- Act as the senior escalation point for high-risk customers, transactions, and trade finance cases.
- Ensure compliance with global sanctions regimes including OFAC, OFSI, EU, and UN regulations.
- Partner with senior leadership, regulators, and key stakeholders, providing regular reporting and strategic advice.
- Lead and develop a global compliance team while driving continuous improvement across controls, screening, and governance.
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About You
- You must be immediately available to start the contract or on a short notice period (max 2 weeks).
- 10+ Years of experience leading sanctions compliance within the financial services sector (preferably Fintech, Payments, FX or Banking).
- Extensive knowledge of global sanctions regimes and export control regulations.
- Strong stakeholder management, decision-making, and communication skills.
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