Group Head of Sanctions and Export Controls

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain Ebury’s global Sanctions and Export Controls framework, policies, and risk appetite statements.
• Establish and govern comprehensive export control protocols for trade finance and cross-border payment operations.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing global team of regional sanctions managers and advisory officers.
• Act as the primary point of contact for executive leadership and the Board regarding sanctions and export control risks.
• Manage relationships with key global regulators and competent authorities, including OFSI, OFAC, and EU authorities.
• Serve as the ultimate escalation authority for complex, high-risk, or politically sensitive adjudication.
• Partner with Financial Crime Tech and Product teams to optimize global screening platforms and logic.

Requirements

• 10+ years of deep subject matter expertise in financial crime and sanctions leadership.
• Master-level understanding of global sanctions regimes (OFAC, OFSI, EU, UN) and international export control frameworks.
• Proven experience managing, scaling, and inspiring diverse, globally distributed teams.
• Background in Fintech, FX, correspondent banking, or trade finance.
• Exceptional ability to align regulatory requirements with fast-paced commercial objectives.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior executives and board members.

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary with an annual discretionary bonus.
• Dedicated mentorship from experienced managers.
• Access to cutting-edge, tailor-made technology and systems.
• Clear and accelerated career progression pathways.
• Generous benefits package including healthcare and social benefits.
• Hybrid working model (4 days in office, 1 day working from home).

About the Company

Ebury delivers sophisticated, integrated solutions—including business accounts, hedging, and financing—on a single platform. Since 2009, Ebury has been a fast-growing leader in fintech, helping ambitious businesses unlock global growth. With over 1,800 employees across nearly 70 cities, we focus on continuous innovation to build the infrastructure for borderless commerce.