Sanctions Analyst

Introduction

At Gallagher Re, we bring clarity to complexity by helping clients around the world make confident, data-driven decisions in a rapidly evolving risk landscape. Here, you’ll be part of a team that leverages world‑class analytics and deep reinsurance expertise to deliver strategic advisory services and transactional excellence. Together, we transform advanced insights and market intelligence into strategies that protect businesses, drive performance, and shape the future of reinsurance.

We’re a community of decision makers, future shapers, and trusted experts working side by side to deliver meaningful impact through innovative thinking and practical solutions. At Gallagher Re, your curiosity is welcomed, your growth is championed, and your work truly matters. This is a place where you'll have the freedom to explore new ideas, take ownership of your career, and collaborate with people who are as driven and inquisitive as you are.

We are seeking a dedicated Sanctions Analyst to join our global Center of Excellence for Financial Crime and International Trade (CoE). The successful candidate will provide expert compliance support related to financial and trade sanctions, export control, and anti‑boycott measures for Gallagher Re globally. This role involves ensuring adherence to company, regulatory, and legal requirements while considering commercial impacts and fostering effective communication with colleagues and stakeholders.

This role is responsible for:

• Collaborating with the Sanctions Manager and CoE colleagues to provide guidance on financial crime, particularly sanctions, helping the business identify, assess, and manage risks.
• Assisting in reporting to the Sanctions Manager on sanctions and AML processes, acting as a point of escalation within the CoE.
• Offering specialist sanctions advice, considering business needs, best practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Supporting financial crime projects and providing work‑stream support on business‑led and M&A integration projects.
• Conducting research and providing policy advice on sanctions‑related issues, including legal and regulatory developments.
• Responding to complex inquiries, ensuring clarity and understanding for the business.
• Helping embed and maintain a sanctions framework to support compliance with applicable laws.
• Serving as an escalation point for resolving sanctions screening alerts.
• Performing duties in accordance with internal policies, procedures, and applicable laws, prioritizing client service.

Required:

• Minimum 10 years experience in a relevant role.

Preferred:

• Basic understanding of UK, EU, and US financial and trade sanctions and export control regulations or a strong understanding of the (re) insurance sector.
• Hands on experience of working with insurance sanctions legislation is required.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Commitment to client service as a core discipline.
• Practical problem‑solving approach and ability to foster the right business culture and behaviors.
• Ability to handle uncertainty and ambiguity constructively.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to:
  • Distill complex issues into succinct messages.
  • Present confidently and concisely to various stakeholders.
  • Deliver clear and persuasive messages.
  • Engage in robust dialogue.
• Ability to evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of financial, operational, regulatory, and technology controls.
• Capability to work independently in diverse and challenging environments, recognizing when to seek guidance.
• Proactive approach, always considering the bigger picture.
• Pragmatic/commercial approach to understanding and applying regulatory requirements.
• Ability to quickly learn new subjects and deliver high‑quality output within tight deadlines.

We offer a competitive and comprehensive compensation package. The base salary range represents the anticipated low end and high end of the range for this position. The actual compensation will be influenced by a wide range of factors including, but not limited to previous experience, education, pay market/geography,…