Embargo & Sanctions Compliance Officer, (Director)

The UK Financial Crime Unit (“FCU”) provides business management within Societe Generale London Branch (“SGLB”), and Societe Generale International Ltd (“SGIL”) (collectively these legal entities will be referred to as “SG Wholesale Banking UK”) with technical advice on the management of the firms’ anti-money laundering (“AML”)/terrorist financing, proliferation financing, anti-bribery and corruption (“ABC”); embargoes and sanctions (“E&S”); and Tax Evasion and Facilitation Offence (“TEFO”) risk. In addition, the FCU undertakes an oversight role to assist management in the assessment of the effectiveness of the policies, procedures and controls designed to mitigate these risks.

Key purpose of the role:

· To act as the embargoes and sanctions (“E&S”) subject matter expert and lead for SG Wholesale Banking UK, reporting directly to the Head of the Financial Crime Unit (“FCU”)/MLRO.

· To have responsibility for the oversight of the E&S control framework for SG Wholesale Banking UK. To monitor the effectiveness of SG Wholesale Banking UK Sanctions Compliance Program, and ensure that sanctions related policies, procedures, systems and controls are being complied with, are working effectively and are properly embedded within SG Wholesale Banking UK.

· To support the MLRO at regular E&S Governance meetings and to present on key E&S matters requiring the attention of the E&S Committees and COMCO. · To take efforts to continue to ensure that the impact of, and obligations under, UK sanctions legislation are understood within the SG Group and, in particular, within CPLE/FCC/EMB.

· To act as the main contact point for all sanctions related matters with Head Office, regulators and government agencies. The phrase “Financial Crime” shall, in this document, refer to AML/terrorist financing; proliferation financing; ABC; E&S; and TEFO only.

The FCU does not have responsibilities covering all aspects of financial crime as defined by the FCA. Aspects such as fraud, market abuse and cyber security are handled by RISQ, other Compliance teams and GBTO respectively.

• Relevant Wholesale/Corporate Banking experience, 10 years + of sanctions experience.
• Previous sanctions head/manager/lead experience within Wholesale/Corporate Banking.
• Strong background in corporate compliance and the ability to understand, interpret and apply complex regulatory requirements to business practices.
• Experience in working within an international organisation, with various departments and locations.
• Experience of dealing with regulators.
• Experience of dealing with senior management.
• Experience of dealing within a global organisation.
• A strong knowledge and experience of regulatory & industry requirements including UK, US, and EU sanctions.
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written).
• High attention to detail and ability to manage confidential information.
• Operational Skills.
• Flexibility – Adaptability.
• Ability to Work Under Pressure.
• Analytical Skills.
• Initiative.
• Management and teamwork skills/experience.

People join for the impact they can have on us. They stay for the impact we have on them. A flatter structure offers visibility and exposure beyond that of our competitors, so you know our names, and we know yours. It's personable, human, and inspires success through passion. By encouraging open mindedness and a willingness to share ideas, we have adapted to market changes and thrived through innovation. Bringing words like “hard work” and “dedication” together with “community” and “respect” has enabled us to work collaboratively and build our future together. We call this Team Spirit and it's what makes us different. It's what makes you different.

If you feel you have the required experience and qualifications, then please apply to the SG Resourcing Team, and we will manage your application. At Société Générale, we believe our people are our strength and are core to the success of our business. As such, we search for, recruit and appoint the best available person on the basis of aptitude and ability, regardless of sex, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, pregnancy, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, belief or gender identity.