Trade Compliance Senior Specialist

Review escalations from first-line screening, assessing data accuracy, transactional details, and contextual factors to determine outcomes Conduct thorough due diligence on entities, including ownership and control structures, and create accurate organisational mappings Engage with internal stakeholders to gather and validate necessary information Analyse applicable regulatory restrictions, including sanctions and export control frameworks Determine potential business impacts and recommend compliant courses of action Escalate confirmed cases to relevant decision-makers for final resolution Document all assessments, findings, and decisions clearly and accurately Provide oversight and quality assurance of first-line compliance activities Collaborate with internal teams to ensure timely resolution of flagged cases Stay informed about changes to global sanctions and export control regimes (e.g., OFAC, EU, UN) Support continuous improvement initiatives within trade compliance processes Maintain accurate records and ensure adherence to data quality standards Respond to queries promptly and perform additional tasks aligned with business needs Process improvement within compliance operations 3-5 years' relevant investigative experience in compliance or risk management Strong understanding of export control and sanctions regulatory frameworks (e.g. OFAC, EU, UN) Demonstratable experience in conducting extensive due diligence on complicated organisational structures to identify accurate ownership and control information Competence in interpreting legal provisions, reviewing sanctions listings, and evaluating transactional risks Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities Able to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders Detail-focused, with a structured and methodical approach to work Fluent English Experience within shared services or telecommunications environments If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align exactly with every aspect of the job description, you are encouraged to apply. You may be the right candidate for this or another opportunity, and the recruitment team will support you in exploring where your skills fit best.