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Aside from sanctions jobs, our specialised recruiters also have expertise across various other roles within compliance and financial crime functions. Our team covers: Compliance Jobs | Compliance Advisory jobs | Compliance Monitoring jobs | Regulatory Compliance jobs | Financial Crime jobs | Fraud jobs | KYC jobs | MLRO jobs | AML jobs | Anti Bribery & Corruption jobs

Average Salary for a Sanctions Role in 2025

Junior professionals seeking sanctions jobs can expect starting packages around £30,000 to £45,000 in London, with regional roles slightly lower. At mid to senior levels, such as sanctions managers and Heads of Sanctions, salaries typically range from £80,000 to over £200,000, depending on the scale, sector and complexity of the organisation.

Sanctions Jobs FAQs

Are sanctions jobs at risk of automation?

Professionals working in sanctions jobs occupy a specialised portion of the broader financial crime and AML sector. This specialism, especially as it relates to interpreting and implementing guidance from governments and international bodies, makes it a complex area to automate. That being said, there are certainly areas within sanctions jobs that can be automated, especially for sanctions screening, KYC and PEP assessments.

Are sanctions jobs in demand?

The market for sanctions jobs is heavily influenced by international affairs and the scope of measures imposed on individuals and entities. As regulations evolve, organisations are seeking professionals with hands-on experience in sanctions compliance and in developing effective checks and controls to stay ahead of change. According to our research, 88% of companies plan to expand hiring across the wider compliance function.

How flexible is working in sanctions?

Our 2025 Salary Survey & Recruitment Trends Guide found that many compliance and financial crime professionals value hybrid or remote working arrangements. In fact, 68% of respondents say they would consider leaving their current role if it didn’t offer a hybrid work set-up that suited their needs. However, our research has also shown an increase in companies mandating return-to-office policies, which could affect sanctions jobs in coming years.

Sanctions Jobs Trends

Hiring trends within sanctions jobs continue to track broader shifts in global politics and regulation. Here are three themes that currently stand out:

• Western governments have added extensively to their sanctions regimes as geopolitical tensions have risen. The Ukraine conflict drove the sharpest growth, with a wide range of new measures aimed at Russia.
• The UK is working to bring several sanctions lists under a single framework, a move intended to streamline reporting and simplify compliance for affected firms.
• Given the unpredictability and complexity of international affairs and sanctions, it’s perhaps no surprise that 68% of our survey respondents cited difficulties in sourcing candidates with the right technical or regulatory expertise to fill open roles.

Sanctions Resources

Given the fast-changing nature of the sanctions job market, our recruitment experts are regularly publishing their expertise on this sector:

• Sanctions News & Insights
• Compliance and Financial Crime Market Reports
• Compliance and Financial Crime Salary Guides
• Industry Voices and Q&As