Trade Compliance CoE Lead

Our Partner is looking for a Trade Compliance Lead, to lead screening activities within a Centre of Excellence (CoE). In this position, you will ensure that operations comply with global trade regulations, including sanctions and export controls. You will be responsible for first- and second-line screening oversight, making final determinations on escalated cases, and working closely with the Group Trade Compliance Team to mitigate risks across multiple jurisdictions.

Key Responsibilities

• Review escalated true matches and assess regulatory risks to determine whether business relationships or transactions can proceed.
  
• Request additional due diligence when needed and provide clear recommendations on continuing or discontinuing engagements.
  
• Guide regulatory restriction assessments and ensure alignment with Group Trade Compliance standards.
  
• Escalate high-risk cases to the Group Trade Compliance Team with structured analysis and justification.
  
• Oversee the calibration and effectiveness of screening systems and workflows.
  
• Develop guidance materials and training related to trade compliance screening activities.
  
• Prepare management reporting on review statistics, turnaround times, and emerging regulatory risks.
  
• Stay informed on global sanctions and export control updates (e.g., OFAC, EU, UN) and regulatory developments.
  
• Support periodic reviews and improvements of screening processes and maintain accurate data governance.
  

Requirements

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• Advanced qualification or professional experience in compliance, law, or risk management.
  
• Leadership experience in trade compliance.
  
• Strong understanding of US, EU, and UK sanctions and export control frameworks.
  
• Excellent decision-making abilities and strong stakeholder management skills.
  
• Ability to ensure regulatory defensibility and maintain audit readiness.
  
• Advantageous: ICA, CGSS, or CAMS certifications.
  

Benefits

• A dynamic and innovative work environment with global impact
  
• Opportunities for growth and development in a supportive team culture
  
• Internal mentoring and coaching programs
  
• Competitive compensation package including:
  
• Private medical services
  
• Cafeteria benefits
  
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  
• Hybrid work model