Vessel Screening Analyst

About OBT

Role overview

Job requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Maritime Studies, Business Administration, Law, International Relations, or a related field.
• Experience in shipping, maritime operations, compliance, risk, or screening-related roles.
• Basic understanding of maritime operations, vessel movements, and shipping documentation.
• Familiarity with AIS data and maritime risk indicators.
• Strong analytical skills and a proportionate, risk-based approach to assessment.
• High attention to detail and ability to produce clear, structured written outputs.
• Strong written and spoken English.
• Comfort working with data, spreadsheets, and compliance systems.

Job responsibilities

• Review vessels escalated from first-line screening.
• Perform risk-based vessel screening using approved tools and data sources.
• Assess sanctions-sensitive trading, high-risk port calls, AIS gaps, STS exposure, and other maritime risk signals.
• Prepare structured screening reports in line with Group compliance standards.
• Escalate high-risk vessels or material uncertainty to the Group Compliance Officer.
• Maintain and improve screening templates, checklists, and workflows.
• Maintain accurate records and audit-ready traceability.
• Liaise with colleagues to clarify inputs, request information, and meet review timelines.
• Support consistent screening standards across the Group.
• Maintain confidentiality, accuracy, and professionalism in screening activities and documentation.

Job benefits

• Opportunity to join an established pan-African maritime and logistics company.
• Dynamic, market-facing role with growth potential.
• Exposure to regional and international clients and projects.
• Supportive team environment with direct interaction with senior management.