Legal Counsel Sanctions in Compliance

at  Allianz Commercial

YOUR AMBITIONS. YOUR DREAMS. YOUR TOMORROW

Whether it’s aircraft, international business or offshore wind parks, Allianz Commercial has an extensive range of risks covered when it comes to protecting businesses.
We are looking for a Legal Counsel Sanctions in Compliance, based in London.
Please note that the internal job title for this role will be - Compliance Governance Specialist - Economic Sanctions.

PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES:

We want to give all our candidates the best opportunity to succeed. If you need any adjustments to be made during the application and selection process, please email agcsglobalcareers@allianz.com

SOME OF YOUR SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES COULD INCLUDE:

• Perform Economic Sanctions assessment for business referrals and provide support and guidance to the various business stakeholders. This will involve analysing sanctions laws and regulations, assessing the exposure and providing appropriate guidance, with regular discussions with the Economic Sanctions Unit and stakeholders.
• Have a sound understanding of the sanctions requirements across business areas and improve the sanctions processes and/or streamlining requirements as the sanctions programme and the operational aspects change.
• Closely track sanctions developments across the varipis applicable regimes and assessing such developments for impact and required implementation at Allianz Commercial.
• Prepare the necessary management information reports on the relevant sanction’s referrals, trends and developments for the Board, internal stakeholders and the Allianz Group.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE

• University degree in Law - preferably UK fully qualified lawyer
• 4-5 years of work experience in economic sanctions or anti-financial crime (AFC)
• Several years of experience in the insurance/reinsurance business
• Strong expertise in legal analysis and assessment as well as in providing legal advice
• Exposure to stakeholder management preferably in a global set up
• Good understanding of internal controls system, processes and methodology
• Ability to take initiative and resolve problems with a high degree of autonomy
• Excellent interpersonal, strong communication and presentation skills, ideally with training experience
• Solid ability steer and manage topics/initiatives with a cross-functional view
• Strong ability to work in a team and in an international environment
• Familiarity with database workflow tools
• Strong Microsoft Office and Excel skills
• Fluent English language skills (both in spoken and in written) are required
  64656 | Legal & Compliance | Professional | Allianz Commercial | Full-Time | Permanent