Sanctions Compliance Program Manager

Insight Global are seeking a Sanctions Compliance Program Manager for a leading global professional membership and standards organisation.
This position requires fully remote working in the UK for a 6-month contract (Inside-IR35).
The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting a comprehensive review of an existing sanctions compliance programme, identifying gaps and enhancement opportunities, implementing improvements, and supporting day-to-day sanctions operations during a period of transition. This role will work closely with Legal, Compliance, Risk, and Operations teams to strengthen sanctions controls, governance, and regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
Key Responsibilities:Conduct a detailed assessment of the organisation's sanctions compliance programme and control environment.Identify vulnerabilities and opportunities for enhancement across sanctions governance, policies, and procedures.Develop and implement remediation plans to strengthen sanctions compliance controls and risk management practices.Review and improve sanctions screening, monitoring, investigation, and escalation processes.Provide guidance on sanctions licensing requirements, exemptions, and regulatory obligations.Manage daily sanctions compliance activities, including third-party and customer screening oversight, alert investigations, risk assessments, and regulatory documentation.Support business stakeholders with sanctions-related advisory and compliance guidance.Develop and update policies, procedures, governance documentation, and training materials.Establish sustainable reporting, controls, and operating procedures for long-term programme management.Support
knowledge transfer activities and the transition to a future permanent hire.
Must-Have Requirements Include:Extensive experience managing sanctions compliance programmes within complex organisations.Strong experience assessing and enhancing existing sanctions frameworks, policies, procedures, governance structures, and controls.Hands-on experience overseeing day-to-day sanctions operations, including screening, investigations, escalations, and regulatory advisory support.Deep knowledge of international sanctions regimes, including U.S., UK, and EU sanctions requirements.Experience identifying compliance gaps and implementing remediation plans to address regulatory risks.Expertise in sanctions screening, monitoring, escalation, and investigation processes.Strong understanding of sanctions licensing, exemptions, and regulatory interpretation.Ability to partner effectively with Legal, Risk, Compliance, and Operational stakeholders.
Plusses Include:Experience working within global organisations operating across multiple regulatory jurisdictions.Prior experience leading sanctions programme reviews and transformation initiatives.Familiarity with regulatory engagement and responding to sanctions-related inquiries.Experience building governance frameworks and compliance reporting processes within mature compliance environments.