Vessel Screening Analyst

Role overview

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 command of written and spoken English.
• Comfort working with data, spreadsheets, and compliance systems.

Responsibilities

• Review vessels escalated from first-line screening and perform risk-based 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 reports in line with Group compliance standards and escalate high-risk indicators or material uncertainty.
• Support upkeep and improvement of screening templates, checklists, and workflows.
• Maintain accurate screening records and audit-ready traceability.
• Liaise with colleagues to clarify inputs, request information, and meet review timelines.
• Support consistent application of screening standards across the Group.
• Maintain confidentiality, accuracy, and professionalism in screening activities and documentation.

Benefits and opportunity

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