Group Head of Sanctions and Exports Controls

Ebury helps ambitious businesses unlock global growth, and we take the same approach with our people. We encourage innovation and movement, collaboration and problem-solving, and foster an environment where everyone can feel they belong, are valued, supported and empowered to succeed. If you’re a collaborator who wants to help transform how businesses operate globally, get in touch - we’d love to discuss how Ebury can accelerate your career so you can shape the future.The Group Head of Sanctions and Export Controls Ebury (Location) Office - Hybrid: 4 days in the office, 1 day working from home per week Role Description: The Group Head of Sanctions and Export Controls is responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing Ebury’s global sanctions and export control compliance framework. Operating at a strategic level, this leadership role sets the organisation’s global risk appetite and ensures that all products, services, and cross-border transactions comply with international sanctions regulations. As the ultimate escalation point and strategic lead, this role protects Ebury from regulatory, financial, and reputational risk while enabling commercial growth in dynamic global markets. Key Responsibilities: Global Strategy & Framework: Design and maintain Ebury’s global Sanctions and Export Controls framework, policies, and risk appetite statements. Ensure these are effectively cascaded across all global jurisdictions and aligned with Ebury's strategic expansion goals. Export Controls Oversight: Establish and govern comprehensive export control protocols tailored to Ebury’s trade finance and cross-border payment operations. Ensure robust screening and advisory processes for dual-use goods, military end-use, and restricted trade corridors (e.g., EAR, ITAR, UK Strategic Export Controls). Leadership & Team Management: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing global team of regional sanctions managers (e.g., UAE, UK, EU) and advisory officers. Foster a culture of compliance, operational excellence, and continuous learning. Board Reporting: Act as the primary point of contact for executive leadership and the Board of Directors regarding sanctions and export control risks. Provide regular, data-driven reporting on risk exposure, shifting geopolitical landscapes, and the effectiveness of the control environment. Regulatory Engagement: Manage relationships with key global regulators and competent authorities (e.g., OFSI, OFAC, EU authorities, and local FIUs). Lead responses to regulatory inquiries, audits, and exams related to sanctions and export controls. Ultimate Escalation Authority: Serve as the final point of adjudication for the most complex, high-risk, or politically sensitive escalations, determining Ebury’s stance on multi-jurisdictional conflicts of law, complex UBO structures, and high-risk trade finance deals. Systems & Technology Optimization: Partner with the Financial Crime Tech and Product teams to oversee the st...