Simon Armstrong

Simon Armstrong is the Director of Sanctions Escalations & Alerts Advisory at Barclays, where they manage complex sanctions queries and oversee the bank's Sanctions Policy globally. Previously, Simon served as VP of Sanctions Advisory and held various roles including Sanctions Lead on the Financial Crime Policy Team. Simon began their career at Barclays Bank, progressing through positions such as Sanctions Analyst, Relationship Support Manager, and Sanctions Manager. They hold a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Essex, earned between 2000 and 2003.