Senior Manager Sanctions
Job type:Permanent
Town/City:Bad Vilbel
Region:Hessen
Sector:Legal & Compliance
Client Company Type:In-House
Job ref:8658
Post Date:March 13, 2026
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About the Role
Senior Manager - Sanctions
Location: Frankfurt
Our client is seeking an experienced compliance professional to join their global Legal team, reporting to the Sanctions & AML Director. You'll serve as a trusted internal advisor, ensuring adherence to international Trade Sanctions and AML regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own compliance with Trade Sanctions regimes (U.S., EU, UK, Switzerland) and AML regulations, assessing their impact on business operations.
- Support the development and implementation of the Sanctions and AML compliance management system.
- Oversee updates to IT screening tools in line with regulatory developments.
- Conduct compliance assessments on products, software, transactions, services, and third parties.
- Apply for export licences from EU authorities (e.g. BAFA) for restricted items destined for sanctioned countries.
- Negotiate trade controls clauses in third-party contracts.
- Lead audits, drive corrective actions, and deliver Sanctions and AML policies and training.
Requirements:
- 6+ years in compliance, legal, or audit, with 4+ years focused on Western Trade Sanctions and AML.
- Deep knowledge of EU, U.S., and UK sanctions regimes and AML requirements, including licence applications.
- Experience with Trade Sanctions due diligence and compliance system digitalisation.
- SAP GTS or equivalent experience is a plus.
- Degree in Supply Chain, International Trade, Business, or Law; legal qualification advantageous.
- Pharmaceutical or healthcare sector experience is a plus.
- Strong cross-functional project leadership and stakeholder management skills.
- Fluent English and German required; additional languages a plus.
What's on Offer:
- Hybrid working model.
- Individual development and training opportunities.
- Childcare allowance.
- Health and wellbeing programmes.