Interim Head of Anti-Bribery, Financial Crime & Sanctions

Company: LAW Absolute
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Location: Greater London
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Interim Head of Anti-Bribery, Financial Crime & Sanctions

Interim Head of Anti-Bribery, Financial Crime & Sanctions

A global consumer health company is seeking a senior compliance leader to drive its ABAC, financial crime, and sanctions programme on a temporary basis. Reporting to the Chief Compliance Officer, you will provide expert legal counsel, guide senior leadership, and ensure compliance with US, UK, and EU laws.

Initial 3-month contract.

London, hybrid working

The Role

  • Lead and implement the global ABAC, financial crime, and sanctions strategy
  • Provide expert legal advice across behavioural, transactional, and contentious matters
  • Represent the company before regulators, enforcement bodies, and government authorities
  • Conduct risk assessments and implement second-line controls
  • Train and upskill legal teams and business functions, promoting first-line ownership
  • Develop global and targeted training for higher-risk roles
  • Design and implement monitoring and assurance activities
  • Monitor regulatory developments and help shape future compliance strategy

Ideal Candidate

  • 10+ years post-qualification experience in ABAC and sanctions, in-house or private sector
  • Deep expertise in international ABAC and sanctions laws, and implementing compliance frameworks
  • Experience liaising with regulators and securing/maintaining licences
  • Strong ability to influence senior leaders and drive high-level decisions
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills and experience leading decentralised network

Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.

At LAW Absolute we endeavour to respond to all applications within 48 hours. However due to the volume of applications we receive we may not be able to respond to every candidate individually.

If you have not heard from us within a 48 hour timeframe your application has not been successful and your details have not been retained. LAW Absolute acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.

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Posted: March 6th, 2026