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About the Role

The Government Sanctions Group (GSG) within Financial Crime Compliance (FCC) is seeking a Sanctions Advisory Vice President. GSG ensures the Firm’s compliance with sanctions programs administered by the UK Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI), the European Union, the US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), and other relevant sanctions authorities globally. The ideal candidate will serve as a subject matter expert on government sanctions regulations and assist in the identification and mitigation of sanctions risks across the firm’s lines of business.

Responsibilities

Liaise with business, operations, and technology divisions to provide expert guidance on sanctions matters, including funds transfers, securities trades, complex transactions, and investment banking deals.
Undertake assessments and investigations of sanctions matters, including escalations concerning UK, EU and OFAC regulations.
Prepare and submit regulatory reports, internal assessments, disclosures, and responses as necessary.
Advise on sanctions regulations as they relate to the assessment of key controls within the broader sanctions compliance framework.
Assess the impact of sanctions regulations on new and expanded business activities within the firm.
Ensure metrics, deadlines, and record-keeping obligations established by sanctions management are met.
Contribute to sanctions and wider FCC governance forums.
Enhance and deliver sanctions training to Goldman Sachs employees.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree, Masters degree preferred.
At least 6 years’ sanctions advisory experience at a global financial institution or relevant government agency.
Substantive knowledge of UK, EU and OFAC sanctions.
Experience directly advising first and second-line stakeholders on sanctions risks and control requirements.
Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Capacity to interpret complex regulatory guidance and apply it to real-time business queries.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Ability to synthesize large volumes of information and deliver clear, actionable recommendations under tight deadlines.
Ability to handle multiple priority projects simultaneously and deliver consistently high-quality results.
Ability to be a self-starter and ensure projects are followed through to completion.
Team-oriented and willingness to provide guidance/mentorship to junior team members.

Skills

Sanctions advisory
Time management
Attention to detail
Written communication
Oral communication
Investigative skills
Collaboration
Analytical skills
Problem-solving
Regulatory interpretation
Project management

Experience Level

6 or more years of previous sanctions advisory experience

Education Level

Bachelor's degree
Masters degree preferred

Benefits

Training and development opportunities
Firmwide networks
Wellness programs
Personal finance offerings
Mindfulness programs

About the Company

Goldman Sachs is a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm founded in 1869.
Headquartered in New York, the firm maintains offices around the world.
Committed to fostering and advancing diversity and inclusion.
Committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs or disabilities during the recruiting process.

Equal Opportunity

Goldman Sachs is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veterans status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.