Global Sanctions Team

Key responsibilities of the Global Sanctions function include management and maintenance of Macquarie’s global sanctions framework (including policies, procedures, guidance and risk appetite), assurance and testing of Financial Crime Risk-owned sanctions controls, oversight of sanctions screening controls (name and payment screening) and providing sanctions advice on clients, transactions and the impact of new sanctions.

The scope of the role is broad and covers aspects of governance, advisory, solutions, monitoring & assurance and training. More specifically, the role will include:

- Day-to-day advisory on complex sanctions escalations from business, operations groups, and Financial Crime Risk colleagues
- Supporting on the periodic review of sanctions policies, procedures, and other key documents
- Contribution to projects aimed at the development and enhancement of Macquarie’s sanctions control framework, to ensure it is commensurate with regulatory expectations and industry best practice for a global financial institution
- Conducting periodic testing and assurance reviews of sanctions-related controls to ensure these are operating effectively and in line with both regulatory and policy requirements
- Reviewing regular sanctions compliance monitoring reports and initiating relevant follow-up action or investigation where required
- Assisting in developing and rolling out sanctions-related communications and training for business, operations groups, and Financial Crime Risk colleagues, via both online and face-to-face delivery
- Assisting with the development of sanctions-related metrics and input to regular reporting to senior management
- Assisting with the maintenance of the Global Sanctions intranet and SharePoint sites, including for example FAQs and sanctioned country overviews
- Administration and record keeping for sanctions-related governance fora and working groups

The role will provide the opportunity to:

- Be part of a small but dynamic and influential Global Sanctions team
- Contribute to the evolution of Macquarie’s financial crime controls
- Engage with stakeholders across all regions and business lines

Role requirements:

- Preferably Degree Qualified
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a second line sanctions compliance and advisory role in an equivalent financial services institution
- Strong OFAC, EU & UK sanctions knowledge. Knowledge of other programs, including Australian sanctions, would also be an advantage
- Knowledge of investment banking products and services would be an advantage
- Knowledge of trade sanctions and export controls would be an advantage
- Risk-oriented thinking considering the broader impact of decisions
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels across multiple divisions and regions
- Demonstrates drive and commitment and is solutions focussed
- Ability to execute independently and work with team members

Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and work through significant challenges to achieve objectives

**About the Risk Management Group**

The Risk Management Group (RMG) is an independent, centralised unit responsible for ensuring all risk across Macquarie are appropriately assessed and managed. Its divisions include Behavioural Risk, Compliance, Credit, Financial Crime Risk, Internal Audit, Market Risk, Operational Risk, Regulatory Affairs and Aggregate Risk, and RMG Enterprise Support.

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