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 general sanctions and export control compliance framework. Operating at a strategic level, this leadership role sets the organization’s integral 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 integral markets.
Key Responsibilities

Global Strategy & Framework: Design and maintain Ebury’s integral 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 author

📌 Group Head of Sanctions and Exports Controls (Madrid)
🏢 Ebury
📍 Madrid