Introduction Join us at Gallagher Re, the trailblazers of the reinsurance world, where every day brings new opportunities to shape the future. We empower our clients with cutting-edge analytics and insights, providing them the confidence to make strategic decisions that transform industries. As a team member, you'll be at the forefront of innovation, translating data into impactful solutions and taking the reins of your career like never before. We believe that every candidate brings something special to the table, including you! So, even if you feel that you’re close but not an exact match, we encourage you to apply. Overview We are seeking a dedicated Financial and Trade Sanctions Compliance Specialist to join our global Centre of Excellence for Financial Crime and International Trade (CoE). The successful candidate will provide expert compliance support related to financial and trade sanctions, export control, and anti-boycott measures for Gallagher Re globally. This role involves ensuring adherence to company, regulatory, and legal requirements while considering commercial impacts and fostering effective communication with colleagues and stakeholders. How you'll make an impact Collaborate with the Sanctions Manager and CoE colleagues to provide guidance on financial crime, particularly sanctions, helping the business identify, assess, and manage risks. Assist in reporting to the Sanctions Manager on sanctions and AML processes, acting as a point of escalation within the CoE. Offer specialist sanctions advice, considering business needs, best practices, and regulatory requirements. Support financial crime projects and provide work stream support on business-led and M&A integration projects. Conduct research and provide policy advice on sanctions-related issues, including legal and regulatory developments. Respond to complex inquiries, ensuring clarity and understanding for the business. Help embed and maintain a sanctions framework to support compliance with applicable laws. Serve as an escalation point for resolving sanctions screening alerts. Perform duties in accordance with internal policies, procedures, and applicable laws, prioritizing client service. About You Basic understanding of UK, EU, and US financial and trade sanctions and export control regulations or a strong understanding of the (re)insurance sector. Hands on experience of working with insurance sanctions legislation is required. Excellent organisational skills and ability to work under pressure. Commitment to client service as a core discipline. Practical problem-solving approach and ability to foster the right business culture and behaviours. Ability to handle uncertainty and ambiguity constructively.. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to: Distill complex issues into succinct messages. Present confidently and concisely to various stakeholders. Deliver clear and persuasive messages. Engage in robust dialogue. Ability to evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of financial, operational, regulatory, and technology controls. Capability to work independently in diverse and challenging environments, recognising when to seek guidance. Proactive approach, always considering the bigger picture. Pragmatic/commercial approach to understanding and applying regulatory requirements. Ability to quickly learn new subjects and deliver high-quality output within tight deadlines. Compensation and benefits On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits. Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve: Minimum of 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and the option to ‘buy’ extra days Defined contribution pension scheme, which Gallagher will also contribute to Life insurance, which will pay 4x your basic annual salary, which you can top-up to 10x Income protection, we’ll cover up to 50% of your annual income, with options to top up Health cash plan or Private medical insurance Other benefits include: Three fully paid volunteering days per year Employee Stock Purchase plan, offering company shares at a discount Share incentive plan, HMRC approved, tax effective, stock purchase plan Critical illness cover Discounted gym membership, with over 3,000 gyms nationally Season ticket loan Access to a discounted voucher portal to save money on your weekly shop or next big purchase Emergency back-up family care And many more… We value inclusion and diversity Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organisation. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work. Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest. Gallagher is Disability Confident Committed. We have pledged to make sure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible, in addition to supporting our existing employees with any long-term health conditions or disabilities. We understand that applicants may have disabilities, if you do, you may find some parts of the recruitment process more challenging than others. Don’t worry, we’re here to help, however, we can only do this if you let us know. Should you require reasonable adjustments to your application, please get in touch with TAGlobalSupport@ajg.com . If you’d prefer to speak on the phone, please request a call back, leaving details, so we get in touch. Our employing entity, Arthur J. Gallagher Services (UK) Limited, is proud to be accredited as a Living Wage employer with the Living Wage Foundation. We are committed to diversity and opportunity for all and are opposed to any form of less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender or gender identity, marital status, civil partnership status, parental status, race, ethnicity, colour, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, religion/ belief, age and those with caring responsibilities. Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as “protected characteristics”) by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.