Group Head of Compliance Sanctions (Contract)

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).

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.

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.