Economic Adviser National: £59,690 - £66,500. If the successful candidate is a current Civil Servant joining on level transfer, HM Treasury will honour their current substantive salary if higher. Contract Type: Permanent Working Pattern: This post is available on a full time, part time or job share basis, and flexible working hours can be accommodated. Location: Darlington (Feethams House) only We are looking for economists who enjoy working on varied questions, have a proactive, creative approach to problem solving in unfamiliar areas, and can develop quick and effective economic assessment. If this sounds like you then read on! About the Team The Economic Risks team plays a central role in assessment and analysis of economic risks and the policy response of government. The team is a collaborative team, which works with colleagues across HM Treasury, other departments, and external organisations to understand how risks are developing and what they could mean for policy. Economic risks include the range of potential acute emergencies and hazards as well as longer term chronic threats facing the country that could have macroeconomic implications. As well as considering the macroeconomic implications of all major economic risks, as laid out in the National Risk Register (NRR) - the published, external version of the National Security Risk Assessment (NSRA). The team conducts horizon-scanning for emerging and developing risks and maintains strong links across government departments with responsibility for assessment in different areas. The team is responsible for quarterly reporting on developments in economic risks, their likelihood and impact, and policy mitigation in response, through HM Treasury's internal Economic Risks Board (ERG) and through reporting to the Executive Management Board (EMB). The team works on a broad range of issues. The breadth of the portfolio means that roles in Economic Risks offer exceptional variety, opportunities for analytical innovation, and direct engagement with high-profile policy questions. These roles are amongst the most exciting, interesting and varied roles within the organisation. About the Job This Grade 7 Economic Advisor role, understand and respond to risks that could affect the UK economy. The roles sit in the Economic Risks team, part of the Macroeconomic Conditions and Risks team in HM Treasury's Economics Group. The team is responsible for assessment of risks to the UK economy-including acute shocks, and longer-term structural challenges-through horizon scanning, economic analysis, and supporting policy development. We are looking for economists who enjoy working on varied questions, have a proactive, creative approach to problem solving in unfamiliar areas, and can develop quick and effective economic assessment. The roles require bringing together evidence and analysis to support senior officials and ministers in understanding potential risks and policy choices. This work is extremely varied, and these roles can be suitable for economists with a range of skills. There is scope to shape the roles in line with the applicant's experience and interests. There will be a large amount of support for development in the role. The key responsibilities of the post-holder will be: Monitoring and assessment of emerging economic risks and what they could mean for the UK economy. Assessing the possible impact and likelihood of risks, using evidence, judgement, and qualitative and quantitative analytical frameworks. Develop quantitative analysis, scenarios, or tools to support risk assessment and policy advice. Contribute to development of HM Treasury's policy thinking on how government can best prepare for, manage, or respond to economic risks. Working with colleagues across HM Treasury, other government departments, external organisations and academic partners in building a shared understanding of economic risks. maintaining and developing relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders, building consensus through positive and friendly communication and collaboration. Produce clear briefing and advice for senior officials and ministers. About You The team uses a range of analytical tools, including code-based working and cloud-based analysis. We welcome applications from people who already have technical analytical skills, and from people who would like to develop these skills further. Some candidates may bring specialist modelling experience, for example in macroeconomics, trade, epidemiology or other areas relevant to major risks. Others may bring broader economic, analytical or policy experience. The roles could work well for economists with more generalist or policy experience. Each type of background and experience, or a combination, would be valuable in these roles. Qualifications Required Qualifications A degree in economics: In your application form, you'll be asked to confirm that you hold this qualification. You will need to provide evidence of this qualification if you are invited to interview. Some of the Benefits our people love! 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 after 5 years), plus 8 public holidays and the King's birthday (unless you have a legacy arrangement as an existing Civil Servant). Additionally, we operate flexitime systems, allowing employees to take up to an additional 2 days off each month Flexible working patterns (part-time, job-share, condensed hours) Generous parental and adoption leave packages Access to a generous Defined Benefit pension scheme with employer contributions of 28% Access to a cycle-to-work salary sacrifice scheme and season ticket advances A range of active staff networks, based around interests (e.g. analysts, music society, sports and social club) and diversity For more information about the role and how to apply, please follow the apply link.
Aug 11, 2026
Full time
Economic Adviser National: £59,690 - £66,500. If the successful candidate is a current Civil Servant joining on level transfer, HM Treasury will honour their current substantive salary if higher. Contract Type: Permanent Working Pattern: This post is available on a full time, part time or job share basis, and flexible working hours can be accommodated. Location: Darlington (Feethams House) only We are looking for economists who enjoy working on varied questions, have a proactive, creative approach to problem solving in unfamiliar areas, and can develop quick and effective economic assessment. If this sounds like you then read on! About the Team The Economic Risks team plays a central role in assessment and analysis of economic risks and the policy response of government. The team is a collaborative team, which works with colleagues across HM Treasury, other departments, and external organisations to understand how risks are developing and what they could mean for policy. Economic risks include the range of potential acute emergencies and hazards as well as longer term chronic threats facing the country that could have macroeconomic implications. As well as considering the macroeconomic implications of all major economic risks, as laid out in the National Risk Register (NRR) - the published, external version of the National Security Risk Assessment (NSRA). The team conducts horizon-scanning for emerging and developing risks and maintains strong links across government departments with responsibility for assessment in different areas. The team is responsible for quarterly reporting on developments in economic risks, their likelihood and impact, and policy mitigation in response, through HM Treasury's internal Economic Risks Board (ERG) and through reporting to the Executive Management Board (EMB). The team works on a broad range of issues. The breadth of the portfolio means that roles in Economic Risks offer exceptional variety, opportunities for analytical innovation, and direct engagement with high-profile policy questions. These roles are amongst the most exciting, interesting and varied roles within the organisation. About the Job This Grade 7 Economic Advisor role, understand and respond to risks that could affect the UK economy. The roles sit in the Economic Risks team, part of the Macroeconomic Conditions and Risks team in HM Treasury's Economics Group. The team is responsible for assessment of risks to the UK economy-including acute shocks, and longer-term structural challenges-through horizon scanning, economic analysis, and supporting policy development. We are looking for economists who enjoy working on varied questions, have a proactive, creative approach to problem solving in unfamiliar areas, and can develop quick and effective economic assessment. The roles require bringing together evidence and analysis to support senior officials and ministers in understanding potential risks and policy choices. This work is extremely varied, and these roles can be suitable for economists with a range of skills. There is scope to shape the roles in line with the applicant's experience and interests. There will be a large amount of support for development in the role. The key responsibilities of the post-holder will be: Monitoring and assessment of emerging economic risks and what they could mean for the UK economy. Assessing the possible impact and likelihood of risks, using evidence, judgement, and qualitative and quantitative analytical frameworks. Develop quantitative analysis, scenarios, or tools to support risk assessment and policy advice. Contribute to development of HM Treasury's policy thinking on how government can best prepare for, manage, or respond to economic risks. Working with colleagues across HM Treasury, other government departments, external organisations and academic partners in building a shared understanding of economic risks. maintaining and developing relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders, building consensus through positive and friendly communication and collaboration. Produce clear briefing and advice for senior officials and ministers. About You The team uses a range of analytical tools, including code-based working and cloud-based analysis. We welcome applications from people who already have technical analytical skills, and from people who would like to develop these skills further. Some candidates may bring specialist modelling experience, for example in macroeconomics, trade, epidemiology or other areas relevant to major risks. Others may bring broader economic, analytical or policy experience. The roles could work well for economists with more generalist or policy experience. Each type of background and experience, or a combination, would be valuable in these roles. Qualifications Required Qualifications A degree in economics: In your application form, you'll be asked to confirm that you hold this qualification. You will need to provide evidence of this qualification if you are invited to interview. Some of the Benefits our people love! 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 after 5 years), plus 8 public holidays and the King's birthday (unless you have a legacy arrangement as an existing Civil Servant). Additionally, we operate flexitime systems, allowing employees to take up to an additional 2 days off each month Flexible working patterns (part-time, job-share, condensed hours) Generous parental and adoption leave packages Access to a generous Defined Benefit pension scheme with employer contributions of 28% Access to a cycle-to-work salary sacrifice scheme and season ticket advances A range of active staff networks, based around interests (e.g. analysts, music society, sports and social club) and diversity For more information about the role and how to apply, please follow the apply link.
Economic Adviser London: £62,690 - £69,500 / National: £59,690 - £66,500. If the successful candidate is a current Civil Servant joining on level transfer, HM Treasury will honour their current substantive salary if higher. Contract Type: Permanent Working Pattern: This post is available on a full time, part time or job share basis, and flexible working hours can be accommodated. Location: London (1 Horse Guards Road) or Darlington (Feethams House) We are looking for economists who enjoy working on varied questions, have a proactive, creative approach to problem solving in unfamiliar areas, and can develop quick and effective economic assessment. If this sounds like you then read on! About the Team The Economic Risks team plays a central role in assessment and analysis of economic risks and the policy response of government. The team is a collaborative team, which works with colleagues across HM Treasury, other departments, and external organisations to understand how risks are developing and what they could mean for policy. Economic risks include the range of potential acute emergencies and hazards as well as longer term chronic threats facing the country that could have macroeconomic implications. As well as considering the macroeconomic implications of all major economic risks, as laid out in the National Risk Register (NRR) - the published, external version of the National Security Risk Assessment (NSRA). The team conducts horizon-scanning for emerging and developing risks and maintains strong links across government departments with responsibility for assessment in different areas. The team is responsible for quarterly reporting on developments in economic risks, their likelihood and impact, and policy mitigation in response, through HM Treasury's internal Economic Risks Board (ERG) and through reporting to the Executive Management Board (EMB). The team works on a broad range of issues. The breadth of the portfolio means that roles in Economic Risks offer exceptional variety, opportunities for analytical innovation, and direct engagement with high-profile policy questions. These roles are amongst the most exciting, interesting and varied roles within the organisation. About the Job This Grade 7 Economic Advisor role, understand and respond to risks that could affect the UK economy. The roles sit in the Economic Risks team, part of the Macroeconomic Conditions and Risks team in HM Treasury's Economics Group. The team is responsible for assessment of risks to the UK economy-including acute shocks, and longer-term structural challenges-through horizon scanning, economic analysis, and supporting policy development. We are looking for economists who enjoy working on varied questions, have a proactive, creative approach to problem solving in unfamiliar areas, and can develop quick and effective economic assessment. The roles require bringing together evidence and analysis to support senior officials and ministers in understanding potential risks and policy choices. This work is extremely varied, and these roles can be suitable for economists with a range of skills. There is scope to shape the roles in line with the applicant's experience and interests. There will be a large amount of support for development in the role. The key responsibilities of the post-holder will be: Monitoring and assessment of emerging economic risks and what they could mean for the UK economy. Assessing the possible impact and likelihood of risks, using evidence, judgement, and qualitative and quantitative analytical frameworks. Develop quantitative analysis, scenarios, or tools to support risk assessment and policy advice. Contribute to development of HM Treasury's policy thinking on how government can best prepare for, manage, or respond to economic risks. Working with colleagues across HM Treasury, other government departments, external organisations and academic partners in building a shared understanding of economic risks. maintaining and developing relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders, building consensus through positive and friendly communication and collaboration. Produce clear briefing and advice for senior officials and ministers. About You The team uses a range of analytical tools, including code-based working and cloud-based analysis. We welcome applications from people who already have technical analytical skills, and from people who would like to develop these skills further. Some candidates may bring specialist modelling experience, for example in macroeconomics, trade, epidemiology or other areas relevant to major risks. Others may bring broader economic, analytical or policy experience. The roles could work well for economists with more generalist or policy experience. Each type of background and experience, or a combination, would be valuable in these roles. Qualifications Required Qualifications A degree in economics: In your application form, you'll be asked to confirm that you hold this qualification. You will need to provide evidence of this qualification if you are invited to interview. Some of the Benefits our people love! 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 after 5 years), plus 8 public holidays and the King's birthday (unless you have a legacy arrangement as an existing Civil Servant). Additionally, we operate flexitime systems, allowing employees to take up to an additional 2 days off each month Flexible working patterns (part-time, job-share, condensed hours) Generous parental and adoption leave packages Access to a generous Defined Benefit pension scheme with employer contributions of 28% Access to a cycle-to-work salary sacrifice scheme and season ticket advances A range of active staff networks, based around interests (e.g. analysts, music society, sports and social club) and diversity For more information about the role and how to apply, please follow the apply link.
Aug 11, 2026
Full time
Economic Adviser London: £62,690 - £69,500 / National: £59,690 - £66,500. If the successful candidate is a current Civil Servant joining on level transfer, HM Treasury will honour their current substantive salary if higher. Contract Type: Permanent Working Pattern: This post is available on a full time, part time or job share basis, and flexible working hours can be accommodated. Location: London (1 Horse Guards Road) or Darlington (Feethams House) We are looking for economists who enjoy working on varied questions, have a proactive, creative approach to problem solving in unfamiliar areas, and can develop quick and effective economic assessment. If this sounds like you then read on! About the Team The Economic Risks team plays a central role in assessment and analysis of economic risks and the policy response of government. The team is a collaborative team, which works with colleagues across HM Treasury, other departments, and external organisations to understand how risks are developing and what they could mean for policy. Economic risks include the range of potential acute emergencies and hazards as well as longer term chronic threats facing the country that could have macroeconomic implications. As well as considering the macroeconomic implications of all major economic risks, as laid out in the National Risk Register (NRR) - the published, external version of the National Security Risk Assessment (NSRA). The team conducts horizon-scanning for emerging and developing risks and maintains strong links across government departments with responsibility for assessment in different areas. The team is responsible for quarterly reporting on developments in economic risks, their likelihood and impact, and policy mitigation in response, through HM Treasury's internal Economic Risks Board (ERG) and through reporting to the Executive Management Board (EMB). The team works on a broad range of issues. The breadth of the portfolio means that roles in Economic Risks offer exceptional variety, opportunities for analytical innovation, and direct engagement with high-profile policy questions. These roles are amongst the most exciting, interesting and varied roles within the organisation. About the Job This Grade 7 Economic Advisor role, understand and respond to risks that could affect the UK economy. The roles sit in the Economic Risks team, part of the Macroeconomic Conditions and Risks team in HM Treasury's Economics Group. The team is responsible for assessment of risks to the UK economy-including acute shocks, and longer-term structural challenges-through horizon scanning, economic analysis, and supporting policy development. We are looking for economists who enjoy working on varied questions, have a proactive, creative approach to problem solving in unfamiliar areas, and can develop quick and effective economic assessment. The roles require bringing together evidence and analysis to support senior officials and ministers in understanding potential risks and policy choices. This work is extremely varied, and these roles can be suitable for economists with a range of skills. There is scope to shape the roles in line with the applicant's experience and interests. There will be a large amount of support for development in the role. The key responsibilities of the post-holder will be: Monitoring and assessment of emerging economic risks and what they could mean for the UK economy. Assessing the possible impact and likelihood of risks, using evidence, judgement, and qualitative and quantitative analytical frameworks. Develop quantitative analysis, scenarios, or tools to support risk assessment and policy advice. Contribute to development of HM Treasury's policy thinking on how government can best prepare for, manage, or respond to economic risks. Working with colleagues across HM Treasury, other government departments, external organisations and academic partners in building a shared understanding of economic risks. maintaining and developing relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders, building consensus through positive and friendly communication and collaboration. Produce clear briefing and advice for senior officials and ministers. About You The team uses a range of analytical tools, including code-based working and cloud-based analysis. We welcome applications from people who already have technical analytical skills, and from people who would like to develop these skills further. Some candidates may bring specialist modelling experience, for example in macroeconomics, trade, epidemiology or other areas relevant to major risks. Others may bring broader economic, analytical or policy experience. The roles could work well for economists with more generalist or policy experience. Each type of background and experience, or a combination, would be valuable in these roles. Qualifications Required Qualifications A degree in economics: In your application form, you'll be asked to confirm that you hold this qualification. You will need to provide evidence of this qualification if you are invited to interview. Some of the Benefits our people love! 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 after 5 years), plus 8 public holidays and the King's birthday (unless you have a legacy arrangement as an existing Civil Servant). Additionally, we operate flexitime systems, allowing employees to take up to an additional 2 days off each month Flexible working patterns (part-time, job-share, condensed hours) Generous parental and adoption leave packages Access to a generous Defined Benefit pension scheme with employer contributions of 28% Access to a cycle-to-work salary sacrifice scheme and season ticket advances A range of active staff networks, based around interests (e.g. analysts, music society, sports and social club) and diversity For more information about the role and how to apply, please follow the apply link.
Salary: £36,130 - £44,074 Contract Type: Permanent Working Pattern: This post is available on a full-time basis, and flexible working hours can be accommodated. Location: London / Norwich / Darlington About the Team The Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) within HM Treasury has been operational since March 2016 and in its first six years quickly established itself as a world-leader in financial sanctions, a key area of financial, foreign and national security policy. It then became, and remains, front and centre of an unprecedented financial sanctions response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. OFSI is the UK's Competent Authority for financial sanctions. It leads on the implementation of UN and UK financial sanctions and domestic terrorist asset freezing, providing a high-quality service to the private and third sector, and mentorship to help them follow the law. We work closely with law enforcement, intelligence agencies and strategic policy colleagues throughout Government to help ensure that financial sanctions are accurately understood, implemented and carried out. We are a diverse and friendly team, offering an outstanding environment to broaden your experience and develop new skills, whilst working on some of the highest profile international issues the UK faces. About the Job As part of this position, you will: Leadership: act as a leader on areas of policy specialism throughout the licensing division. Potential line management responsibility for 1 EO. Case management: coordinating a portfolio of licensing cases, utilising case management and prioritisation techniques, and ensuring compliance with internal policies and procedures. Keeping the Case Management system up to date to ensure data is detailed and delivered in a timely manner. Case assessment: Leading on sophisticated licensing cases; acquiring and assessing evidence and intelligence gathered through multiple channels in a structured and ordered way to make licensing recommendations. In many of these cases the individual in this role will be required to operate independently in areas with limited mentorship or precedents. External engagement on own areas of responsibility, negotiating with external partners where appropriate, and representing OFSI's Licensing Unit more widely in external engagements. Interacting with licence applicants and their representatives through clear written and oral communications. Policy development: Policy scoping, research and development on licensing policy projects, including in relation to technical sanctions issues and licensing capabilities, using licensing data to support recommendations. Collaboration with a diverse set of stakeholders including senior colleagues in policy, litigation, legal advisory, enforcement, intelligence and across HM Government, particularly with FCDO, to implement effective and legally compliant licensing. Providing concise, accurate and timely advice and recommendations on complex matters to Ministers and senior officials, after taking into account legal, political and operational risk. Work flexibly within the Licensing Unit and OFSI more widely, supporting other areas of OFSI in their work and assisting with high priority urgent workstreams This is an exciting, fast-paced, diverse role, that will provide opportunities for the post holder to work on high-profile financial sanctions issues. The Licensing Unit assesses applications and offers mentorship on whether licences should be issued. These licences allow transactions which would otherwise be blocked by financial sanctions. This involves working with colleagues across OFSI and across government to progress individual cases, identify trends, assess risks, and handle legal challenges. Licensing colleagues must work quickly and stay focused. They rely on the expertise of colleagues with a diverse set of backgrounds. They provide recommendations to senior decision makers, such as Senior Civil Servants and Ministers. These recommendations impact applicants, third parties, and our sanctions regime's success. We are seeking people with the appropriate skills for the role. They must show an ability to quickly develop understanding of a complex and sensitive area. About You You have the ability to analyse and use an assortment of relevant, credible information drawn from various sources to support meaningful decisions. You're able to handle a complex workload in a fast-paced environment, balancing proactive project work and reactive tasks in order meet immediate and longer term goals. You consider how your role fits within the wider organisation's priorities and broader work, and ideally have experience of casework, investigation, or policy implementation (although this experience is not crucial) Some of the Benefits our people love! 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 after 5 years), plus 8 public holidays and the King's birthday (unless you have a legacy arrangement as an existing Civil Servant). Additionally, we operate flexitime systems, allowing employees to take up to an additional 2 days off each month Flexible working patterns (part-time, job-share, condensed hours) Generous parental and adoption leave packages Access to a generous Defined Benefit pension scheme with employer contributions of 28.97% Access to a cycle-to-work salary sacrifice scheme and season ticket advances A range of active staff networks, based around interests (e.g. analysts, music society, sports and social club) and diversity For more information about the role and how to apply, please follow the apply link. If you need any reasonable adjustments to take part in the selection process, please tell us about this in your online application form.
Aug 11, 2026
Full time
Salary: £36,130 - £44,074 Contract Type: Permanent Working Pattern: This post is available on a full-time basis, and flexible working hours can be accommodated. Location: London / Norwich / Darlington About the Team The Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) within HM Treasury has been operational since March 2016 and in its first six years quickly established itself as a world-leader in financial sanctions, a key area of financial, foreign and national security policy. It then became, and remains, front and centre of an unprecedented financial sanctions response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. OFSI is the UK's Competent Authority for financial sanctions. It leads on the implementation of UN and UK financial sanctions and domestic terrorist asset freezing, providing a high-quality service to the private and third sector, and mentorship to help them follow the law. We work closely with law enforcement, intelligence agencies and strategic policy colleagues throughout Government to help ensure that financial sanctions are accurately understood, implemented and carried out. We are a diverse and friendly team, offering an outstanding environment to broaden your experience and develop new skills, whilst working on some of the highest profile international issues the UK faces. About the Job As part of this position, you will: Leadership: act as a leader on areas of policy specialism throughout the licensing division. Potential line management responsibility for 1 EO. Case management: coordinating a portfolio of licensing cases, utilising case management and prioritisation techniques, and ensuring compliance with internal policies and procedures. Keeping the Case Management system up to date to ensure data is detailed and delivered in a timely manner. Case assessment: Leading on sophisticated licensing cases; acquiring and assessing evidence and intelligence gathered through multiple channels in a structured and ordered way to make licensing recommendations. In many of these cases the individual in this role will be required to operate independently in areas with limited mentorship or precedents. External engagement on own areas of responsibility, negotiating with external partners where appropriate, and representing OFSI's Licensing Unit more widely in external engagements. Interacting with licence applicants and their representatives through clear written and oral communications. Policy development: Policy scoping, research and development on licensing policy projects, including in relation to technical sanctions issues and licensing capabilities, using licensing data to support recommendations. Collaboration with a diverse set of stakeholders including senior colleagues in policy, litigation, legal advisory, enforcement, intelligence and across HM Government, particularly with FCDO, to implement effective and legally compliant licensing. Providing concise, accurate and timely advice and recommendations on complex matters to Ministers and senior officials, after taking into account legal, political and operational risk. Work flexibly within the Licensing Unit and OFSI more widely, supporting other areas of OFSI in their work and assisting with high priority urgent workstreams This is an exciting, fast-paced, diverse role, that will provide opportunities for the post holder to work on high-profile financial sanctions issues. The Licensing Unit assesses applications and offers mentorship on whether licences should be issued. These licences allow transactions which would otherwise be blocked by financial sanctions. This involves working with colleagues across OFSI and across government to progress individual cases, identify trends, assess risks, and handle legal challenges. Licensing colleagues must work quickly and stay focused. They rely on the expertise of colleagues with a diverse set of backgrounds. They provide recommendations to senior decision makers, such as Senior Civil Servants and Ministers. These recommendations impact applicants, third parties, and our sanctions regime's success. We are seeking people with the appropriate skills for the role. They must show an ability to quickly develop understanding of a complex and sensitive area. About You You have the ability to analyse and use an assortment of relevant, credible information drawn from various sources to support meaningful decisions. You're able to handle a complex workload in a fast-paced environment, balancing proactive project work and reactive tasks in order meet immediate and longer term goals. You consider how your role fits within the wider organisation's priorities and broader work, and ideally have experience of casework, investigation, or policy implementation (although this experience is not crucial) Some of the Benefits our people love! 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 after 5 years), plus 8 public holidays and the King's birthday (unless you have a legacy arrangement as an existing Civil Servant). Additionally, we operate flexitime systems, allowing employees to take up to an additional 2 days off each month Flexible working patterns (part-time, job-share, condensed hours) Generous parental and adoption leave packages Access to a generous Defined Benefit pension scheme with employer contributions of 28.97% Access to a cycle-to-work salary sacrifice scheme and season ticket advances A range of active staff networks, based around interests (e.g. analysts, music society, sports and social club) and diversity For more information about the role and how to apply, please follow the apply link. If you need any reasonable adjustments to take part in the selection process, please tell us about this in your online application form.
Salary: £36,130 - £44,074 Contract Type: Permanent Working Pattern: This post is available on a full-time basis, and flexible working hours can be accommodated. Location: London / Norwich / Darlington About the Team The Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) within HM Treasury has been operational since March 2016 and in its first six years quickly established itself as a world-leader in financial sanctions, a key area of financial, foreign and national security policy. It then became, and remains, front and centre of an unprecedented financial sanctions response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. OFSI is the UK's Competent Authority for financial sanctions. It leads on the implementation of UN and UK financial sanctions and domestic terrorist asset freezing, providing a high-quality service to the private and third sector, and mentorship to help them follow the law. We work closely with law enforcement, intelligence agencies and strategic policy colleagues throughout Government to help ensure that financial sanctions are accurately understood, implemented and carried out. We are a diverse and friendly team, offering an outstanding environment to broaden your experience and develop new skills, whilst working on some of the highest profile international issues the UK faces. About the Job As part of this position, you will: Leadership: act as a leader on areas of policy specialism throughout the licensing division. Potential line management responsibility for 1 EO. Case management: coordinating a portfolio of licensing cases, utilising case management and prioritisation techniques, and ensuring compliance with internal policies and procedures. Keeping the Case Management system up to date to ensure data is detailed and delivered in a timely manner. Case assessment: Leading on sophisticated licensing cases; acquiring and assessing evidence and intelligence gathered through multiple channels in a structured and ordered way to make licensing recommendations. In many of these cases the individual in this role will be required to operate independently in areas with limited mentorship or precedents. External engagement on own areas of responsibility, negotiating with external partners where appropriate, and representing OFSI's Licensing Unit more widely in external engagements. Interacting with licence applicants and their representatives through clear written and oral communications. Policy development: Policy scoping, research and development on licensing policy projects, including in relation to technical sanctions issues and licensing capabilities, using licensing data to support recommendations. Collaboration with a diverse set of stakeholders including senior colleagues in policy, litigation, legal advisory, enforcement, intelligence and across HM Government, particularly with FCDO, to implement effective and legally compliant licensing. Providing concise, accurate and timely advice and recommendations on complex matters to Ministers and senior officials, after taking into account legal, political and operational risk. Work flexibly within the Licensing Unit and OFSI more widely, supporting other areas of OFSI in their work and assisting with high priority urgent workstreams This is an exciting, fast-paced, diverse role, that will provide opportunities for the post holder to work on high-profile financial sanctions issues. The Licensing Unit assesses applications and offers mentorship on whether licences should be issued. These licences allow transactions which would otherwise be blocked by financial sanctions. This involves working with colleagues across OFSI and across government to progress individual cases, identify trends, assess risks, and handle legal challenges. Licensing colleagues must work quickly and stay focused. They rely on the expertise of colleagues with a diverse set of backgrounds. They provide recommendations to senior decision makers, such as Senior Civil Servants and Ministers. These recommendations impact applicants, third parties, and our sanctions regime's success. We are seeking people with the appropriate skills for the role. They must show an ability to quickly develop understanding of a complex and sensitive area. About You You have the ability to analyse and use an assortment of relevant, credible information drawn from various sources to support meaningful decisions. You're able to handle a complex workload in a fast-paced environment, balancing proactive project work and reactive tasks in order meet immediate and longer term goals. You consider how your role fits within the wider organisation's priorities and broader work, and ideally have experience of casework, investigation, or policy implementation (although this experience is not crucial) Some of the Benefits our people love! 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 after 5 years), plus 8 public holidays and the King's birthday (unless you have a legacy arrangement as an existing Civil Servant). Additionally, we operate flexitime systems, allowing employees to take up to an additional 2 days off each month Flexible working patterns (part-time, job-share, condensed hours) Generous parental and adoption leave packages Access to a generous Defined Benefit pension scheme with employer contributions of 28.97% Access to a cycle-to-work salary sacrifice scheme and season ticket advances A range of active staff networks, based around interests (e.g. analysts, music society, sports and social club) and diversity For more information about the role and how to apply, please follow the apply link. If you need any reasonable adjustments to take part in the selection process, please tell us about this in your online application form.
Aug 11, 2026
Full time
Salary: £36,130 - £44,074 Contract Type: Permanent Working Pattern: This post is available on a full-time basis, and flexible working hours can be accommodated. Location: London / Norwich / Darlington About the Team The Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) within HM Treasury has been operational since March 2016 and in its first six years quickly established itself as a world-leader in financial sanctions, a key area of financial, foreign and national security policy. It then became, and remains, front and centre of an unprecedented financial sanctions response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. OFSI is the UK's Competent Authority for financial sanctions. It leads on the implementation of UN and UK financial sanctions and domestic terrorist asset freezing, providing a high-quality service to the private and third sector, and mentorship to help them follow the law. We work closely with law enforcement, intelligence agencies and strategic policy colleagues throughout Government to help ensure that financial sanctions are accurately understood, implemented and carried out. We are a diverse and friendly team, offering an outstanding environment to broaden your experience and develop new skills, whilst working on some of the highest profile international issues the UK faces. About the Job As part of this position, you will: Leadership: act as a leader on areas of policy specialism throughout the licensing division. Potential line management responsibility for 1 EO. Case management: coordinating a portfolio of licensing cases, utilising case management and prioritisation techniques, and ensuring compliance with internal policies and procedures. Keeping the Case Management system up to date to ensure data is detailed and delivered in a timely manner. Case assessment: Leading on sophisticated licensing cases; acquiring and assessing evidence and intelligence gathered through multiple channels in a structured and ordered way to make licensing recommendations. In many of these cases the individual in this role will be required to operate independently in areas with limited mentorship or precedents. External engagement on own areas of responsibility, negotiating with external partners where appropriate, and representing OFSI's Licensing Unit more widely in external engagements. Interacting with licence applicants and their representatives through clear written and oral communications. Policy development: Policy scoping, research and development on licensing policy projects, including in relation to technical sanctions issues and licensing capabilities, using licensing data to support recommendations. Collaboration with a diverse set of stakeholders including senior colleagues in policy, litigation, legal advisory, enforcement, intelligence and across HM Government, particularly with FCDO, to implement effective and legally compliant licensing. Providing concise, accurate and timely advice and recommendations on complex matters to Ministers and senior officials, after taking into account legal, political and operational risk. Work flexibly within the Licensing Unit and OFSI more widely, supporting other areas of OFSI in their work and assisting with high priority urgent workstreams This is an exciting, fast-paced, diverse role, that will provide opportunities for the post holder to work on high-profile financial sanctions issues. The Licensing Unit assesses applications and offers mentorship on whether licences should be issued. These licences allow transactions which would otherwise be blocked by financial sanctions. This involves working with colleagues across OFSI and across government to progress individual cases, identify trends, assess risks, and handle legal challenges. Licensing colleagues must work quickly and stay focused. They rely on the expertise of colleagues with a diverse set of backgrounds. They provide recommendations to senior decision makers, such as Senior Civil Servants and Ministers. These recommendations impact applicants, third parties, and our sanctions regime's success. We are seeking people with the appropriate skills for the role. They must show an ability to quickly develop understanding of a complex and sensitive area. About You You have the ability to analyse and use an assortment of relevant, credible information drawn from various sources to support meaningful decisions. You're able to handle a complex workload in a fast-paced environment, balancing proactive project work and reactive tasks in order meet immediate and longer term goals. You consider how your role fits within the wider organisation's priorities and broader work, and ideally have experience of casework, investigation, or policy implementation (although this experience is not crucial) Some of the Benefits our people love! 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 after 5 years), plus 8 public holidays and the King's birthday (unless you have a legacy arrangement as an existing Civil Servant). Additionally, we operate flexitime systems, allowing employees to take up to an additional 2 days off each month Flexible working patterns (part-time, job-share, condensed hours) Generous parental and adoption leave packages Access to a generous Defined Benefit pension scheme with employer contributions of 28.97% Access to a cycle-to-work salary sacrifice scheme and season ticket advances A range of active staff networks, based around interests (e.g. analysts, music society, sports and social club) and diversity For more information about the role and how to apply, please follow the apply link. If you need any reasonable adjustments to take part in the selection process, please tell us about this in your online application form.
Salary: £36,130 - £44,074 Contract Type: Permanent Working Pattern: This post is available on a full-time basis, and flexible working hours can be accommodated. Location: London / Norwich / Darlington About the Team The Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) within HM Treasury has been operational since March 2016 and in its first six years quickly established itself as a world-leader in financial sanctions, a key area of financial, foreign and national security policy. It then became, and remains, front and centre of an unprecedented financial sanctions response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. OFSI is the UK's Competent Authority for financial sanctions. It leads on the implementation of UN and UK financial sanctions and domestic terrorist asset freezing, providing a high-quality service to the private and third sector, and mentorship to help them follow the law. We work closely with law enforcement, intelligence agencies and strategic policy colleagues throughout Government to help ensure that financial sanctions are accurately understood, implemented and carried out. We are a diverse and friendly team, offering an outstanding environment to broaden your experience and develop new skills, whilst working on some of the highest profile international issues the UK faces. About the Job As part of this position, you will: Leadership: act as a leader on areas of policy specialism throughout the licensing division. Potential line management responsibility for 1 EO. Case management: coordinating a portfolio of licensing cases, utilising case management and prioritisation techniques, and ensuring compliance with internal policies and procedures. Keeping the Case Management system up to date to ensure data is detailed and delivered in a timely manner. Case assessment: Leading on sophisticated licensing cases; acquiring and assessing evidence and intelligence gathered through multiple channels in a structured and ordered way to make licensing recommendations. In many of these cases the individual in this role will be required to operate independently in areas with limited mentorship or precedents. External engagement on own areas of responsibility, negotiating with external partners where appropriate, and representing OFSI's Licensing Unit more widely in external engagements. Interacting with licence applicants and their representatives through clear written and oral communications. Policy development: Policy scoping, research and development on licensing policy projects, including in relation to technical sanctions issues and licensing capabilities, using licensing data to support recommendations. Collaboration with a diverse set of stakeholders including senior colleagues in policy, litigation, legal advisory, enforcement, intelligence and across HM Government, particularly with FCDO, to implement effective and legally compliant licensing. Providing concise, accurate and timely advice and recommendations on complex matters to Ministers and senior officials, after taking into account legal, political and operational risk. Work flexibly within the Licensing Unit and OFSI more widely, supporting other areas of OFSI in their work and assisting with high priority urgent workstreams This is an exciting, fast-paced, diverse role, that will provide opportunities for the post holder to work on high-profile financial sanctions issues. The Licensing Unit assesses applications and offers mentorship on whether licences should be issued. These licences allow transactions which would otherwise be blocked by financial sanctions. This involves working with colleagues across OFSI and across government to progress individual cases, identify trends, assess risks, and handle legal challenges. Licensing colleagues must work quickly and stay focused. They rely on the expertise of colleagues with a diverse set of backgrounds. They provide recommendations to senior decision makers, such as Senior Civil Servants and Ministers. These recommendations impact applicants, third parties, and our sanctions regime's success. We are seeking people with the appropriate skills for the role. They must show an ability to quickly develop understanding of a complex and sensitive area. About You You have the ability to analyse and use an assortment of relevant, credible information drawn from various sources to support meaningful decisions. You're able to handle a complex workload in a fast-paced environment, balancing proactive project work and reactive tasks in order meet immediate and longer term goals. You consider how your role fits within the wider organisation's priorities and broader work, and ideally have experience of casework, investigation, or policy implementation (although this experience is not crucial) Some of the Benefits our people love! 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 after 5 years), plus 8 public holidays and the King's birthday (unless you have a legacy arrangement as an existing Civil Servant). Additionally, we operate flexitime systems, allowing employees to take up to an additional 2 days off each month Flexible working patterns (part-time, job-share, condensed hours) Generous parental and adoption leave packages Access to a generous Defined Benefit pension scheme with employer contributions of 28.97% Access to a cycle-to-work salary sacrifice scheme and season ticket advances A range of active staff networks, based around interests (e.g. analysts, music society, sports and social club) and diversity For more information about the role and how to apply, please follow the apply link. If you need any reasonable adjustments to take part in the selection process, please tell us about this in your online application form.
Aug 11, 2026
Full time
Salary: £36,130 - £44,074 Contract Type: Permanent Working Pattern: This post is available on a full-time basis, and flexible working hours can be accommodated. Location: London / Norwich / Darlington About the Team The Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) within HM Treasury has been operational since March 2016 and in its first six years quickly established itself as a world-leader in financial sanctions, a key area of financial, foreign and national security policy. It then became, and remains, front and centre of an unprecedented financial sanctions response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. OFSI is the UK's Competent Authority for financial sanctions. It leads on the implementation of UN and UK financial sanctions and domestic terrorist asset freezing, providing a high-quality service to the private and third sector, and mentorship to help them follow the law. We work closely with law enforcement, intelligence agencies and strategic policy colleagues throughout Government to help ensure that financial sanctions are accurately understood, implemented and carried out. We are a diverse and friendly team, offering an outstanding environment to broaden your experience and develop new skills, whilst working on some of the highest profile international issues the UK faces. About the Job As part of this position, you will: Leadership: act as a leader on areas of policy specialism throughout the licensing division. Potential line management responsibility for 1 EO. Case management: coordinating a portfolio of licensing cases, utilising case management and prioritisation techniques, and ensuring compliance with internal policies and procedures. Keeping the Case Management system up to date to ensure data is detailed and delivered in a timely manner. Case assessment: Leading on sophisticated licensing cases; acquiring and assessing evidence and intelligence gathered through multiple channels in a structured and ordered way to make licensing recommendations. In many of these cases the individual in this role will be required to operate independently in areas with limited mentorship or precedents. External engagement on own areas of responsibility, negotiating with external partners where appropriate, and representing OFSI's Licensing Unit more widely in external engagements. Interacting with licence applicants and their representatives through clear written and oral communications. Policy development: Policy scoping, research and development on licensing policy projects, including in relation to technical sanctions issues and licensing capabilities, using licensing data to support recommendations. Collaboration with a diverse set of stakeholders including senior colleagues in policy, litigation, legal advisory, enforcement, intelligence and across HM Government, particularly with FCDO, to implement effective and legally compliant licensing. Providing concise, accurate and timely advice and recommendations on complex matters to Ministers and senior officials, after taking into account legal, political and operational risk. Work flexibly within the Licensing Unit and OFSI more widely, supporting other areas of OFSI in their work and assisting with high priority urgent workstreams This is an exciting, fast-paced, diverse role, that will provide opportunities for the post holder to work on high-profile financial sanctions issues. The Licensing Unit assesses applications and offers mentorship on whether licences should be issued. These licences allow transactions which would otherwise be blocked by financial sanctions. This involves working with colleagues across OFSI and across government to progress individual cases, identify trends, assess risks, and handle legal challenges. Licensing colleagues must work quickly and stay focused. They rely on the expertise of colleagues with a diverse set of backgrounds. They provide recommendations to senior decision makers, such as Senior Civil Servants and Ministers. These recommendations impact applicants, third parties, and our sanctions regime's success. We are seeking people with the appropriate skills for the role. They must show an ability to quickly develop understanding of a complex and sensitive area. About You You have the ability to analyse and use an assortment of relevant, credible information drawn from various sources to support meaningful decisions. You're able to handle a complex workload in a fast-paced environment, balancing proactive project work and reactive tasks in order meet immediate and longer term goals. You consider how your role fits within the wider organisation's priorities and broader work, and ideally have experience of casework, investigation, or policy implementation (although this experience is not crucial) Some of the Benefits our people love! 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 after 5 years), plus 8 public holidays and the King's birthday (unless you have a legacy arrangement as an existing Civil Servant). Additionally, we operate flexitime systems, allowing employees to take up to an additional 2 days off each month Flexible working patterns (part-time, job-share, condensed hours) Generous parental and adoption leave packages Access to a generous Defined Benefit pension scheme with employer contributions of 28.97% Access to a cycle-to-work salary sacrifice scheme and season ticket advances A range of active staff networks, based around interests (e.g. analysts, music society, sports and social club) and diversity For more information about the role and how to apply, please follow the apply link. If you need any reasonable adjustments to take part in the selection process, please tell us about this in your online application form.
Salary: £36,130 - £44,074 Contract Type: Permanent Working Pattern: This post is available on a full-time basis, and flexible working hours can be accommodated. Location: London / Norwich / Darlington About the Team The Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) within HM Treasury has been operational since March 2016 and in its first six years quickly established itself as a world-leader in financial sanctions, a key area of financial, foreign and national security policy. It then became, and remains, front and centre of an unprecedented financial sanctions response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. OFSI is the UK's Competent Authority for financial sanctions. It leads on the implementation of UN and UK financial sanctions and domestic terrorist asset freezing, providing a high-quality service to the private and third sector, and mentorship to help them follow the law. We work closely with law enforcement, intelligence agencies and strategic policy colleagues throughout Government to help ensure that financial sanctions are accurately understood, implemented and carried out. We are a diverse and friendly team, offering an outstanding environment to broaden your experience and develop new skills, whilst working on some of the highest profile international issues the UK faces. About the Job As part of this position, you will: Leadership: act as a leader on areas of policy specialism throughout the licensing division. Potential line management responsibility for 1 EO. Case management: coordinating a portfolio of licensing cases, utilising case management and prioritisation techniques, and ensuring compliance with internal policies and procedures. Keeping the Case Management system up to date to ensure data is detailed and delivered in a timely manner. Case assessment: Leading on sophisticated licensing cases; acquiring and assessing evidence and intelligence gathered through multiple channels in a structured and ordered way to make licensing recommendations. In many of these cases the individual in this role will be required to operate independently in areas with limited mentorship or precedents. External engagement on own areas of responsibility, negotiating with external partners where appropriate, and representing OFSI's Licensing Unit more widely in external engagements. Interacting with licence applicants and their representatives through clear written and oral communications. Policy development: Policy scoping, research and development on licensing policy projects, including in relation to technical sanctions issues and licensing capabilities, using licensing data to support recommendations. Collaboration with a diverse set of stakeholders including senior colleagues in policy, litigation, legal advisory, enforcement, intelligence and across HM Government, particularly with FCDO, to implement effective and legally compliant licensing. Providing concise, accurate and timely advice and recommendations on complex matters to Ministers and senior officials, after taking into account legal, political and operational risk. Work flexibly within the Licensing Unit and OFSI more widely, supporting other areas of OFSI in their work and assisting with high priority urgent workstreams This is an exciting, fast-paced, diverse role, that will provide opportunities for the post holder to work on high-profile financial sanctions issues. The Licensing Unit assesses applications and offers mentorship on whether licences should be issued. These licences allow transactions which would otherwise be blocked by financial sanctions. This involves working with colleagues across OFSI and across government to progress individual cases, identify trends, assess risks, and handle legal challenges. Licensing colleagues must work quickly and stay focused. They rely on the expertise of colleagues with a diverse set of backgrounds. They provide recommendations to senior decision makers, such as Senior Civil Servants and Ministers. These recommendations impact applicants, third parties, and our sanctions regime's success. We are seeking people with the appropriate skills for the role. They must show an ability to quickly develop understanding of a complex and sensitive area. About You You have the ability to analyse and use an assortment of relevant, credible information drawn from various sources to support meaningful decisions. You're able to handle a complex workload in a fast-paced environment, balancing proactive project work and reactive tasks in order meet immediate and longer term goals. You consider how your role fits within the wider organisation's priorities and broader work, and ideally have experience of casework, investigation, or policy implementation (although this experience is not crucial) Some of the Benefits our people love! 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 after 5 years), plus 8 public holidays and the King's birthday (unless you have a legacy arrangement as an existing Civil Servant). Additionally, we operate flexitime systems, allowing employees to take up to an additional 2 days off each month Flexible working patterns (part-time, job-share, condensed hours) Generous parental and adoption leave packages Access to a generous Defined Benefit pension scheme with employer contributions of 28.97% Access to a cycle-to-work salary sacrifice scheme and season ticket advances A range of active staff networks, based around interests (e.g. analysts, music society, sports and social club) and diversity For more information about the role and how to apply, please follow the apply link. If you need any reasonable adjustments to take part in the selection process, please tell us about this in your online application form.
Aug 11, 2026
Full time
Salary: £36,130 - £44,074 Contract Type: Permanent Working Pattern: This post is available on a full-time basis, and flexible working hours can be accommodated. Location: London / Norwich / Darlington About the Team The Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) within HM Treasury has been operational since March 2016 and in its first six years quickly established itself as a world-leader in financial sanctions, a key area of financial, foreign and national security policy. It then became, and remains, front and centre of an unprecedented financial sanctions response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. OFSI is the UK's Competent Authority for financial sanctions. It leads on the implementation of UN and UK financial sanctions and domestic terrorist asset freezing, providing a high-quality service to the private and third sector, and mentorship to help them follow the law. We work closely with law enforcement, intelligence agencies and strategic policy colleagues throughout Government to help ensure that financial sanctions are accurately understood, implemented and carried out. We are a diverse and friendly team, offering an outstanding environment to broaden your experience and develop new skills, whilst working on some of the highest profile international issues the UK faces. About the Job As part of this position, you will: Leadership: act as a leader on areas of policy specialism throughout the licensing division. Potential line management responsibility for 1 EO. Case management: coordinating a portfolio of licensing cases, utilising case management and prioritisation techniques, and ensuring compliance with internal policies and procedures. Keeping the Case Management system up to date to ensure data is detailed and delivered in a timely manner. Case assessment: Leading on sophisticated licensing cases; acquiring and assessing evidence and intelligence gathered through multiple channels in a structured and ordered way to make licensing recommendations. In many of these cases the individual in this role will be required to operate independently in areas with limited mentorship or precedents. External engagement on own areas of responsibility, negotiating with external partners where appropriate, and representing OFSI's Licensing Unit more widely in external engagements. Interacting with licence applicants and their representatives through clear written and oral communications. Policy development: Policy scoping, research and development on licensing policy projects, including in relation to technical sanctions issues and licensing capabilities, using licensing data to support recommendations. Collaboration with a diverse set of stakeholders including senior colleagues in policy, litigation, legal advisory, enforcement, intelligence and across HM Government, particularly with FCDO, to implement effective and legally compliant licensing. Providing concise, accurate and timely advice and recommendations on complex matters to Ministers and senior officials, after taking into account legal, political and operational risk. Work flexibly within the Licensing Unit and OFSI more widely, supporting other areas of OFSI in their work and assisting with high priority urgent workstreams This is an exciting, fast-paced, diverse role, that will provide opportunities for the post holder to work on high-profile financial sanctions issues. The Licensing Unit assesses applications and offers mentorship on whether licences should be issued. These licences allow transactions which would otherwise be blocked by financial sanctions. This involves working with colleagues across OFSI and across government to progress individual cases, identify trends, assess risks, and handle legal challenges. Licensing colleagues must work quickly and stay focused. They rely on the expertise of colleagues with a diverse set of backgrounds. They provide recommendations to senior decision makers, such as Senior Civil Servants and Ministers. These recommendations impact applicants, third parties, and our sanctions regime's success. We are seeking people with the appropriate skills for the role. They must show an ability to quickly develop understanding of a complex and sensitive area. About You You have the ability to analyse and use an assortment of relevant, credible information drawn from various sources to support meaningful decisions. You're able to handle a complex workload in a fast-paced environment, balancing proactive project work and reactive tasks in order meet immediate and longer term goals. You consider how your role fits within the wider organisation's priorities and broader work, and ideally have experience of casework, investigation, or policy implementation (although this experience is not crucial) Some of the Benefits our people love! 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 after 5 years), plus 8 public holidays and the King's birthday (unless you have a legacy arrangement as an existing Civil Servant). Additionally, we operate flexitime systems, allowing employees to take up to an additional 2 days off each month Flexible working patterns (part-time, job-share, condensed hours) Generous parental and adoption leave packages Access to a generous Defined Benefit pension scheme with employer contributions of 28.97% Access to a cycle-to-work salary sacrifice scheme and season ticket advances A range of active staff networks, based around interests (e.g. analysts, music society, sports and social club) and diversity For more information about the role and how to apply, please follow the apply link. If you need any reasonable adjustments to take part in the selection process, please tell us about this in your online application form.
Salary: £36,130 - £44,074 Contract Type: Permanent Working Pattern: This post is available on a full-time basis, and flexible working hours can be accommodated. Location: London / Norwich / Darlington About the Team The Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) within HM Treasury has been operational since March 2016 and in its first six years quickly established itself as a world-leader in financial sanctions, a key area of financial, foreign and national security policy. It then became, and remains, front and centre of an unprecedented financial sanctions response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. OFSI is the UK's Competent Authority for financial sanctions. It leads on the implementation of UN and UK financial sanctions and domestic terrorist asset freezing, providing a high-quality service to the private and third sector, and mentorship to help them follow the law. We work closely with law enforcement, intelligence agencies and strategic policy colleagues throughout Government to help ensure that financial sanctions are accurately understood, implemented and carried out. We are a diverse and friendly team, offering an outstanding environment to broaden your experience and develop new skills, whilst working on some of the highest profile international issues the UK faces. About the Job As part of this position, you will: Leadership: act as a leader on areas of policy specialism throughout the licensing division. Potential line management responsibility for 1 EO. Case management: coordinating a portfolio of licensing cases, utilising case management and prioritisation techniques, and ensuring compliance with internal policies and procedures. Keeping the Case Management system up to date to ensure data is detailed and delivered in a timely manner. Case assessment: Leading on sophisticated licensing cases; acquiring and assessing evidence and intelligence gathered through multiple channels in a structured and ordered way to make licensing recommendations. In many of these cases the individual in this role will be required to operate independently in areas with limited mentorship or precedents. External engagement on own areas of responsibility, negotiating with external partners where appropriate, and representing OFSI's Licensing Unit more widely in external engagements. Interacting with licence applicants and their representatives through clear written and oral communications. Policy development: Policy scoping, research and development on licensing policy projects, including in relation to technical sanctions issues and licensing capabilities, using licensing data to support recommendations. Collaboration with a diverse set of stakeholders including senior colleagues in policy, litigation, legal advisory, enforcement, intelligence and across HM Government, particularly with FCDO, to implement effective and legally compliant licensing. Providing concise, accurate and timely advice and recommendations on complex matters to Ministers and senior officials, after taking into account legal, political and operational risk. Work flexibly within the Licensing Unit and OFSI more widely, supporting other areas of OFSI in their work and assisting with high priority urgent workstreams This is an exciting, fast-paced, diverse role, that will provide opportunities for the post holder to work on high-profile financial sanctions issues. The Licensing Unit assesses applications and offers mentorship on whether licences should be issued. These licences allow transactions which would otherwise be blocked by financial sanctions. This involves working with colleagues across OFSI and across government to progress individual cases, identify trends, assess risks, and handle legal challenges. Licensing colleagues must work quickly and stay focused. They rely on the expertise of colleagues with a diverse set of backgrounds. They provide recommendations to senior decision makers, such as Senior Civil Servants and Ministers. These recommendations impact applicants, third parties, and our sanctions regime's success. We are seeking people with the appropriate skills for the role. They must show an ability to quickly develop understanding of a complex and sensitive area. About You You have the ability to analyse and use an assortment of relevant, credible information drawn from various sources to support meaningful decisions. You're able to handle a complex workload in a fast-paced environment, balancing proactive project work and reactive tasks in order meet immediate and longer term goals. You consider how your role fits within the wider organisation's priorities and broader work, and ideally have experience of casework, investigation, or policy implementation (although this experience is not crucial) Some of the Benefits our people love! 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 after 5 years), plus 8 public holidays and the King's birthday (unless you have a legacy arrangement as an existing Civil Servant). Additionally, we operate flexitime systems, allowing employees to take up to an additional 2 days off each month Flexible working patterns (part-time, job-share, condensed hours) Generous parental and adoption leave packages Access to a generous Defined Benefit pension scheme with employer contributions of 28.97% Access to a cycle-to-work salary sacrifice scheme and season ticket advances A range of active staff networks, based around interests (e.g. analysts, music society, sports and social club) and diversity For more information about the role and how to apply, please follow the apply link. If you need any reasonable adjustments to take part in the selection process, please tell us about this in your online application form.
Aug 11, 2026
Full time
Salary: £36,130 - £44,074 Contract Type: Permanent Working Pattern: This post is available on a full-time basis, and flexible working hours can be accommodated. Location: London / Norwich / Darlington About the Team The Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) within HM Treasury has been operational since March 2016 and in its first six years quickly established itself as a world-leader in financial sanctions, a key area of financial, foreign and national security policy. It then became, and remains, front and centre of an unprecedented financial sanctions response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. OFSI is the UK's Competent Authority for financial sanctions. It leads on the implementation of UN and UK financial sanctions and domestic terrorist asset freezing, providing a high-quality service to the private and third sector, and mentorship to help them follow the law. We work closely with law enforcement, intelligence agencies and strategic policy colleagues throughout Government to help ensure that financial sanctions are accurately understood, implemented and carried out. We are a diverse and friendly team, offering an outstanding environment to broaden your experience and develop new skills, whilst working on some of the highest profile international issues the UK faces. About the Job As part of this position, you will: Leadership: act as a leader on areas of policy specialism throughout the licensing division. Potential line management responsibility for 1 EO. Case management: coordinating a portfolio of licensing cases, utilising case management and prioritisation techniques, and ensuring compliance with internal policies and procedures. Keeping the Case Management system up to date to ensure data is detailed and delivered in a timely manner. Case assessment: Leading on sophisticated licensing cases; acquiring and assessing evidence and intelligence gathered through multiple channels in a structured and ordered way to make licensing recommendations. In many of these cases the individual in this role will be required to operate independently in areas with limited mentorship or precedents. External engagement on own areas of responsibility, negotiating with external partners where appropriate, and representing OFSI's Licensing Unit more widely in external engagements. Interacting with licence applicants and their representatives through clear written and oral communications. Policy development: Policy scoping, research and development on licensing policy projects, including in relation to technical sanctions issues and licensing capabilities, using licensing data to support recommendations. Collaboration with a diverse set of stakeholders including senior colleagues in policy, litigation, legal advisory, enforcement, intelligence and across HM Government, particularly with FCDO, to implement effective and legally compliant licensing. Providing concise, accurate and timely advice and recommendations on complex matters to Ministers and senior officials, after taking into account legal, political and operational risk. Work flexibly within the Licensing Unit and OFSI more widely, supporting other areas of OFSI in their work and assisting with high priority urgent workstreams This is an exciting, fast-paced, diverse role, that will provide opportunities for the post holder to work on high-profile financial sanctions issues. The Licensing Unit assesses applications and offers mentorship on whether licences should be issued. These licences allow transactions which would otherwise be blocked by financial sanctions. This involves working with colleagues across OFSI and across government to progress individual cases, identify trends, assess risks, and handle legal challenges. Licensing colleagues must work quickly and stay focused. They rely on the expertise of colleagues with a diverse set of backgrounds. They provide recommendations to senior decision makers, such as Senior Civil Servants and Ministers. These recommendations impact applicants, third parties, and our sanctions regime's success. We are seeking people with the appropriate skills for the role. They must show an ability to quickly develop understanding of a complex and sensitive area. About You You have the ability to analyse and use an assortment of relevant, credible information drawn from various sources to support meaningful decisions. You're able to handle a complex workload in a fast-paced environment, balancing proactive project work and reactive tasks in order meet immediate and longer term goals. You consider how your role fits within the wider organisation's priorities and broader work, and ideally have experience of casework, investigation, or policy implementation (although this experience is not crucial) Some of the Benefits our people love! 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 after 5 years), plus 8 public holidays and the King's birthday (unless you have a legacy arrangement as an existing Civil Servant). Additionally, we operate flexitime systems, allowing employees to take up to an additional 2 days off each month Flexible working patterns (part-time, job-share, condensed hours) Generous parental and adoption leave packages Access to a generous Defined Benefit pension scheme with employer contributions of 28.97% Access to a cycle-to-work salary sacrifice scheme and season ticket advances A range of active staff networks, based around interests (e.g. analysts, music society, sports and social club) and diversity For more information about the role and how to apply, please follow the apply link. If you need any reasonable adjustments to take part in the selection process, please tell us about this in your online application form.
Salary: £36,130 - £44,074 Contract Type: Permanent Working Pattern: This post is available on a full-time basis, and flexible working hours can be accommodated. Location: London / Norwich / Darlington About the Team The Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) within HM Treasury has been operational since March 2016 and in its first six years quickly established itself as a world-leader in financial sanctions, a key area of financial, foreign and national security policy. It then became, and remains, front and centre of an unprecedented financial sanctions response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. OFSI is the UK's Competent Authority for financial sanctions. It leads on the implementation of UN and UK financial sanctions and domestic terrorist asset freezing, providing a high-quality service to the private and third sector, and mentorship to help them follow the law. We work closely with law enforcement, intelligence agencies and strategic policy colleagues throughout Government to help ensure that financial sanctions are accurately understood, implemented and carried out. We are a diverse and friendly team, offering an outstanding environment to broaden your experience and develop new skills, whilst working on some of the highest profile international issues the UK faces. About the Job As part of this position, you will: Leadership: act as a leader on areas of policy specialism throughout the licensing division. Potential line management responsibility for 1 EO. Case management: coordinating a portfolio of licensing cases, utilising case management and prioritisation techniques, and ensuring compliance with internal policies and procedures. Keeping the Case Management system up to date to ensure data is detailed and delivered in a timely manner. Case assessment: Leading on sophisticated licensing cases; acquiring and assessing evidence and intelligence gathered through multiple channels in a structured and ordered way to make licensing recommendations. In many of these cases the individual in this role will be required to operate independently in areas with limited mentorship or precedents. External engagement on own areas of responsibility, negotiating with external partners where appropriate, and representing OFSI's Licensing Unit more widely in external engagements. Interacting with licence applicants and their representatives through clear written and oral communications. Policy development: Policy scoping, research and development on licensing policy projects, including in relation to technical sanctions issues and licensing capabilities, using licensing data to support recommendations. Collaboration with a diverse set of stakeholders including senior colleagues in policy, litigation, legal advisory, enforcement, intelligence and across HM Government, particularly with FCDO, to implement effective and legally compliant licensing. Providing concise, accurate and timely advice and recommendations on complex matters to Ministers and senior officials, after taking into account legal, political and operational risk. Work flexibly within the Licensing Unit and OFSI more widely, supporting other areas of OFSI in their work and assisting with high priority urgent workstreams This is an exciting, fast-paced, diverse role, that will provide opportunities for the post holder to work on high-profile financial sanctions issues. The Licensing Unit assesses applications and offers mentorship on whether licences should be issued. These licences allow transactions which would otherwise be blocked by financial sanctions. This involves working with colleagues across OFSI and across government to progress individual cases, identify trends, assess risks, and handle legal challenges. Licensing colleagues must work quickly and stay focused. They rely on the expertise of colleagues with a diverse set of backgrounds. They provide recommendations to senior decision makers, such as Senior Civil Servants and Ministers. These recommendations impact applicants, third parties, and our sanctions regime's success. We are seeking people with the appropriate skills for the role. They must show an ability to quickly develop understanding of a complex and sensitive area. About You You have the ability to analyse and use an assortment of relevant, credible information drawn from various sources to support meaningful decisions. You're able to handle a complex workload in a fast-paced environment, balancing proactive project work and reactive tasks in order meet immediate and longer term goals. You consider how your role fits within the wider organisation's priorities and broader work, and ideally have experience of casework, investigation, or policy implementation (although this experience is not crucial) Some of the Benefits our people love! 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 after 5 years), plus 8 public holidays and the King's birthday (unless you have a legacy arrangement as an existing Civil Servant). Additionally, we operate flexitime systems, allowing employees to take up to an additional 2 days off each month Flexible working patterns (part-time, job-share, condensed hours) Generous parental and adoption leave packages Access to a generous Defined Benefit pension scheme with employer contributions of 28.97% Access to a cycle-to-work salary sacrifice scheme and season ticket advances A range of active staff networks, based around interests (e.g. analysts, music society, sports and social club) and diversity For more information about the role and how to apply, please follow the apply link. If you need any reasonable adjustments to take part in the selection process, please tell us about this in your online application form.
Aug 11, 2026
Full time
Salary: £36,130 - £44,074 Contract Type: Permanent Working Pattern: This post is available on a full-time basis, and flexible working hours can be accommodated. Location: London / Norwich / Darlington About the Team The Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) within HM Treasury has been operational since March 2016 and in its first six years quickly established itself as a world-leader in financial sanctions, a key area of financial, foreign and national security policy. It then became, and remains, front and centre of an unprecedented financial sanctions response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. OFSI is the UK's Competent Authority for financial sanctions. It leads on the implementation of UN and UK financial sanctions and domestic terrorist asset freezing, providing a high-quality service to the private and third sector, and mentorship to help them follow the law. We work closely with law enforcement, intelligence agencies and strategic policy colleagues throughout Government to help ensure that financial sanctions are accurately understood, implemented and carried out. We are a diverse and friendly team, offering an outstanding environment to broaden your experience and develop new skills, whilst working on some of the highest profile international issues the UK faces. About the Job As part of this position, you will: Leadership: act as a leader on areas of policy specialism throughout the licensing division. Potential line management responsibility for 1 EO. Case management: coordinating a portfolio of licensing cases, utilising case management and prioritisation techniques, and ensuring compliance with internal policies and procedures. Keeping the Case Management system up to date to ensure data is detailed and delivered in a timely manner. Case assessment: Leading on sophisticated licensing cases; acquiring and assessing evidence and intelligence gathered through multiple channels in a structured and ordered way to make licensing recommendations. In many of these cases the individual in this role will be required to operate independently in areas with limited mentorship or precedents. External engagement on own areas of responsibility, negotiating with external partners where appropriate, and representing OFSI's Licensing Unit more widely in external engagements. Interacting with licence applicants and their representatives through clear written and oral communications. Policy development: Policy scoping, research and development on licensing policy projects, including in relation to technical sanctions issues and licensing capabilities, using licensing data to support recommendations. Collaboration with a diverse set of stakeholders including senior colleagues in policy, litigation, legal advisory, enforcement, intelligence and across HM Government, particularly with FCDO, to implement effective and legally compliant licensing. Providing concise, accurate and timely advice and recommendations on complex matters to Ministers and senior officials, after taking into account legal, political and operational risk. Work flexibly within the Licensing Unit and OFSI more widely, supporting other areas of OFSI in their work and assisting with high priority urgent workstreams This is an exciting, fast-paced, diverse role, that will provide opportunities for the post holder to work on high-profile financial sanctions issues. The Licensing Unit assesses applications and offers mentorship on whether licences should be issued. These licences allow transactions which would otherwise be blocked by financial sanctions. This involves working with colleagues across OFSI and across government to progress individual cases, identify trends, assess risks, and handle legal challenges. Licensing colleagues must work quickly and stay focused. They rely on the expertise of colleagues with a diverse set of backgrounds. They provide recommendations to senior decision makers, such as Senior Civil Servants and Ministers. These recommendations impact applicants, third parties, and our sanctions regime's success. We are seeking people with the appropriate skills for the role. They must show an ability to quickly develop understanding of a complex and sensitive area. About You You have the ability to analyse and use an assortment of relevant, credible information drawn from various sources to support meaningful decisions. You're able to handle a complex workload in a fast-paced environment, balancing proactive project work and reactive tasks in order meet immediate and longer term goals. You consider how your role fits within the wider organisation's priorities and broader work, and ideally have experience of casework, investigation, or policy implementation (although this experience is not crucial) Some of the Benefits our people love! 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 after 5 years), plus 8 public holidays and the King's birthday (unless you have a legacy arrangement as an existing Civil Servant). Additionally, we operate flexitime systems, allowing employees to take up to an additional 2 days off each month Flexible working patterns (part-time, job-share, condensed hours) Generous parental and adoption leave packages Access to a generous Defined Benefit pension scheme with employer contributions of 28.97% Access to a cycle-to-work salary sacrifice scheme and season ticket advances A range of active staff networks, based around interests (e.g. analysts, music society, sports and social club) and diversity For more information about the role and how to apply, please follow the apply link. If you need any reasonable adjustments to take part in the selection process, please tell us about this in your online application form.
Economic Adviser National: £59,690 - £66,500. If the successful candidate is a current Civil Servant joining on level transfer, HM Treasury will honour their current substantive salary if higher. Contract Type: Permanent Working Pattern: This post is available on a full time, part time or job share basis, and flexible working hours can be accommodated. Location: Darlington (Feethams House) only We are looking for economists who enjoy working on varied questions, have a proactive, creative approach to problem solving in unfamiliar areas, and can develop quick and effective economic assessment. If this sounds like you then read on! About the Team The Economic Risks team plays a central role in assessment and analysis of economic risks and the policy response of government. The team is a collaborative team, which works with colleagues across HM Treasury, other departments, and external organisations to understand how risks are developing and what they could mean for policy. Economic risks include the range of potential acute emergencies and hazards as well as longer term chronic threats facing the country that could have macroeconomic implications. As well as considering the macroeconomic implications of all major economic risks, as laid out in the National Risk Register (NRR) - the published, external version of the National Security Risk Assessment (NSRA). The team conducts horizon-scanning for emerging and developing risks and maintains strong links across government departments with responsibility for assessment in different areas. The team is responsible for quarterly reporting on developments in economic risks, their likelihood and impact, and policy mitigation in response, through HM Treasury's internal Economic Risks Board (ERG) and through reporting to the Executive Management Board (EMB). The team works on a broad range of issues. The breadth of the portfolio means that roles in Economic Risks offer exceptional variety, opportunities for analytical innovation, and direct engagement with high-profile policy questions. These roles are amongst the most exciting, interesting and varied roles within the organisation. About the Job This Grade 7 Economic Advisor role, understand and respond to risks that could affect the UK economy. The roles sit in the Economic Risks team, part of the Macroeconomic Conditions and Risks team in HM Treasury's Economics Group. The team is responsible for assessment of risks to the UK economy-including acute shocks, and longer-term structural challenges-through horizon scanning, economic analysis, and supporting policy development. We are looking for economists who enjoy working on varied questions, have a proactive, creative approach to problem solving in unfamiliar areas, and can develop quick and effective economic assessment. The roles require bringing together evidence and analysis to support senior officials and ministers in understanding potential risks and policy choices. This work is extremely varied, and these roles can be suitable for economists with a range of skills. There is scope to shape the roles in line with the applicant's experience and interests. There will be a large amount of support for development in the role. The key responsibilities of the post-holder will be: Monitoring and assessment of emerging economic risks and what they could mean for the UK economy. Assessing the possible impact and likelihood of risks, using evidence, judgement, and qualitative and quantitative analytical frameworks. Develop quantitative analysis, scenarios, or tools to support risk assessment and policy advice. Contribute to development of HM Treasury's policy thinking on how government can best prepare for, manage, or respond to economic risks. Working with colleagues across HM Treasury, other government departments, external organisations and academic partners in building a shared understanding of economic risks. maintaining and developing relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders, building consensus through positive and friendly communication and collaboration. Produce clear briefing and advice for senior officials and ministers. About You The team uses a range of analytical tools, including code-based working and cloud-based analysis. We welcome applications from people who already have technical analytical skills, and from people who would like to develop these skills further. Some candidates may bring specialist modelling experience, for example in macroeconomics, trade, epidemiology or other areas relevant to major risks. Others may bring broader economic, analytical or policy experience. The roles could work well for economists with more generalist or policy experience. Each type of background and experience, or a combination, would be valuable in these roles. Qualifications Required Qualifications A degree in economics: In your application form, you'll be asked to confirm that you hold this qualification. You will need to provide evidence of this qualification if you are invited to interview. Some of the Benefits our people love! 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 after 5 years), plus 8 public holidays and the King's birthday (unless you have a legacy arrangement as an existing Civil Servant). Additionally, we operate flexitime systems, allowing employees to take up to an additional 2 days off each month Flexible working patterns (part-time, job-share, condensed hours) Generous parental and adoption leave packages Access to a generous Defined Benefit pension scheme with employer contributions of 28% Access to a cycle-to-work salary sacrifice scheme and season ticket advances A range of active staff networks, based around interests (e.g. analysts, music society, sports and social club) and diversity For more information about the role and how to apply, please follow the apply link.
Aug 11, 2026
Full time
Economic Adviser National: £59,690 - £66,500. If the successful candidate is a current Civil Servant joining on level transfer, HM Treasury will honour their current substantive salary if higher. Contract Type: Permanent Working Pattern: This post is available on a full time, part time or job share basis, and flexible working hours can be accommodated. Location: Darlington (Feethams House) only We are looking for economists who enjoy working on varied questions, have a proactive, creative approach to problem solving in unfamiliar areas, and can develop quick and effective economic assessment. If this sounds like you then read on! About the Team The Economic Risks team plays a central role in assessment and analysis of economic risks and the policy response of government. The team is a collaborative team, which works with colleagues across HM Treasury, other departments, and external organisations to understand how risks are developing and what they could mean for policy. Economic risks include the range of potential acute emergencies and hazards as well as longer term chronic threats facing the country that could have macroeconomic implications. As well as considering the macroeconomic implications of all major economic risks, as laid out in the National Risk Register (NRR) - the published, external version of the National Security Risk Assessment (NSRA). The team conducts horizon-scanning for emerging and developing risks and maintains strong links across government departments with responsibility for assessment in different areas. The team is responsible for quarterly reporting on developments in economic risks, their likelihood and impact, and policy mitigation in response, through HM Treasury's internal Economic Risks Board (ERG) and through reporting to the Executive Management Board (EMB). The team works on a broad range of issues. The breadth of the portfolio means that roles in Economic Risks offer exceptional variety, opportunities for analytical innovation, and direct engagement with high-profile policy questions. These roles are amongst the most exciting, interesting and varied roles within the organisation. About the Job This Grade 7 Economic Advisor role, understand and respond to risks that could affect the UK economy. The roles sit in the Economic Risks team, part of the Macroeconomic Conditions and Risks team in HM Treasury's Economics Group. The team is responsible for assessment of risks to the UK economy-including acute shocks, and longer-term structural challenges-through horizon scanning, economic analysis, and supporting policy development. We are looking for economists who enjoy working on varied questions, have a proactive, creative approach to problem solving in unfamiliar areas, and can develop quick and effective economic assessment. The roles require bringing together evidence and analysis to support senior officials and ministers in understanding potential risks and policy choices. This work is extremely varied, and these roles can be suitable for economists with a range of skills. There is scope to shape the roles in line with the applicant's experience and interests. There will be a large amount of support for development in the role. The key responsibilities of the post-holder will be: Monitoring and assessment of emerging economic risks and what they could mean for the UK economy. Assessing the possible impact and likelihood of risks, using evidence, judgement, and qualitative and quantitative analytical frameworks. Develop quantitative analysis, scenarios, or tools to support risk assessment and policy advice. Contribute to development of HM Treasury's policy thinking on how government can best prepare for, manage, or respond to economic risks. Working with colleagues across HM Treasury, other government departments, external organisations and academic partners in building a shared understanding of economic risks. maintaining and developing relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders, building consensus through positive and friendly communication and collaboration. Produce clear briefing and advice for senior officials and ministers. About You The team uses a range of analytical tools, including code-based working and cloud-based analysis. We welcome applications from people who already have technical analytical skills, and from people who would like to develop these skills further. Some candidates may bring specialist modelling experience, for example in macroeconomics, trade, epidemiology or other areas relevant to major risks. Others may bring broader economic, analytical or policy experience. The roles could work well for economists with more generalist or policy experience. Each type of background and experience, or a combination, would be valuable in these roles. Qualifications Required Qualifications A degree in economics: In your application form, you'll be asked to confirm that you hold this qualification. You will need to provide evidence of this qualification if you are invited to interview. Some of the Benefits our people love! 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 after 5 years), plus 8 public holidays and the King's birthday (unless you have a legacy arrangement as an existing Civil Servant). Additionally, we operate flexitime systems, allowing employees to take up to an additional 2 days off each month Flexible working patterns (part-time, job-share, condensed hours) Generous parental and adoption leave packages Access to a generous Defined Benefit pension scheme with employer contributions of 28% Access to a cycle-to-work salary sacrifice scheme and season ticket advances A range of active staff networks, based around interests (e.g. analysts, music society, sports and social club) and diversity For more information about the role and how to apply, please follow the apply link.