Group Head of Sanctions and Exports Controls

Group Head of Sanctions and Export Controls

Ebury (Location) Office - Hybrid: 4 days in the office, 1 day working from home per week

The Group Head of Sanctions and Export Controls is responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing Ebury’s global sanctions and export control compliance framework. Operating at a strategic level, this leadership role sets the organisation’s global risk appetite and ensures that all products, services, and cross‑border transactions comply with international sanctions regulations. As the ultimate escalation point and strategic lead, this role protects Ebury from regulatory, financial, and reputational risk while enabling commercial growth in dynamic global markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and maintain Ebury’s global Sanctions and Export Controls framework, policies, and risk appetite statements, and ensure they are cascaded across all global jurisdictions.
• Establish and govern comprehensive export control protocols for trade finance and cross‑border payment operations, including screening and advisory processes for dual‑use goods, military end‑use, and restricted trade corridors.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high‑performing global team of regional sanctions managers and advisory officers, fostering a culture of compliance and continuous learning.
• Act as the primary point of contact for executive leadership and the Board of Directors regarding sanctions and export control risks, providing regular, data‑driven reporting on risk exposure and geopolitical shifts.
• Manage relationships with key global regulators and competent authorities, leading responses to regulatory inquiries, audits, and exams.
• Serve as the final point of adjudication for the most complex and high‑risk escalations, determining Ebury’s stance on multi‑jurisdictional conflicts and high‑risk trade finance deals.
• Partner with the Financial Crime Tech and Product teams to oversee the strategic direction of global screening platforms, calibrating screening logic to mitigate risks while minimizing false positives.

Experience and Skills

• 10+ years of deep subject‑matter expertise in financial crime, with a proven track record leading Sanctions and Export Controls functions at a global level, ideally within fintech, FX, correspondent banking, or trade finance.
• Master‑level understanding of global sanctions regimes (OFAC, OFSI, EU, UN) and international export control frameworks, with proven ability to navigate extraterritoriality and conflicts of law.
• Extensive experience managing, scaling, and inspiring globally distributed compliance teams.
• Exceptional ability to align strict regulatory requirements with fast‑paced commercial objectives, acting as a true business enabler while protecting the firm’s regulatory standing.
• Highly developed communication and negotiation skills, with demonstrated ability to influence senior executives, board members, and global regulators.

Why Ebury?

• Competitive starting salary with an annual discretionary bonus that rewards your performance from day one.
• Dedicated mentorship from experienced managers who are invested in your success.
• State‑of‑the‑art technology and tools that enable you to perform at your best.
• Clear, accelerated career progression with defined pathways to leadership and specialist roles.
• Dynamic, supportive culture that prioritises teamwork and personal growth.
• Generous benefits package tailored to your location, including health care and social benefits.
• Central office with excellent transport links.

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