Sanctions Officer
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Sanctions Officer to join our global Sanctions team.
Reporting to the Global Head of Sanctions, the successful candidate will act as the dedicated US-based OFAC sanctions compliance and officer, providing real-time sanctions support to commercial, compliance and legal stakeholders across the Americas.
The role offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of international trade, energy markets, shipping and geopolitical developments.
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Key Responsibilities
Act as the dedicated OFAC sanctions compliance officer for Gunvor's US operations and support implementation of the Group sanctions compliance framework across the Americas.
Perform and oversee sanctions screening and due diligence, including vessel screening, ownership and control assessments, and transaction-related reviews for Gunvor's US operations.
Serve as the primary contact for sanctions-related KYC escalations, questionnaires and counterparty due diligence requests for Gunvor's US operations.
Provide practical sanctions advice to traders, business development teams, trade finance professionals and M&A stakeholders on live transactions and commercial opportunities for Gunvor's US operations.
Monitor and analyse sanctions developments and communicate relevant impacts to the business in a timely and practical manner.
Deliver OFAC sanctions training and awareness programmes to commercial and support teams.
Maintain robust documentation of OFAC sanctions assessments, escalations and decisions in line with regulatory and internal governance expectations.
Support continuous enhancement of sanctions controls, risk assessments and compliance processes.
Qualifications
- Law degree, compliance qualification or another relevant university degree.
- Significant experience advising on US sanctions matters, particularly OFAC regulations and compliance expectations, knowledge of US antiboycott laws and US export controls would be a plus.
- Good working knowledge of European sanctions regimes and knowledge of Canadian sanctions would be a plus.
- Experience in commodities trading, energy and shipping or another relevant internationally focused industry is preferred.
- Strong understanding of sanctions screening, due diligence, ownership analysis and transaction risk assessment.
- Excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder-management skills.
- Ability to balance regulatory requirements with commercial realities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong judgment, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple time-sensitive priorities.
- If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!
- Our people make all the difference in our success.
About Gunvor Group
Employee-owned global commodities trading firm moving physical energy, power, bulk materials, and base metals for customers worldwide.
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