Achieve Group Hiring! Full Time Compliance Executive (Shipping - Sanctions) in - Ricebowl

• International maritime organisation
• Regional and global compliance exposure
• Sanctions, ethics and regulatory advisory portfolio

An established maritime organisation is seeking an experienced compliance professional to strengthen its sanctions and wider ethics and compliance framework. Working closely with Legal and key business functions, you will advise stakeholders on regulatory risks, manage complex compliance reviews and drive initiatives across multiple jurisdictions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee sanctions screening and risk assessments involving counterparties, vessels, cargoes and commercial transactions, ensuring potential concerns are investigated and escalated appropriately.
• Track developments across major international sanctions regimes, including the US, UK and EU, and advise management on their regulatory and commercial impact.
• Conduct enhanced due diligence on higher-risk business relationships and transactions, including coordinating investigations and engaging external counsel where required.
• Develop and maintain sanctions, anti-bribery and corruption, data privacy, conflicts of interest and other ethics-related policies and controls.
• Lead compliance projects across different markets, working with Legal, commercial and operational teams to implement consistent standards throughout the business.
• Review existing compliance processes and screening systems, identifying opportunities to strengthen controls and improve operational effectiveness.
• Develop and deliver practical compliance training tailored to different functions, locations and regulatory requirements.
• Act as a key compliance adviser to internal stakeholders and support cross-functional matters within the broader Legal function.

Requirements:

• Degree in Law, Business, Compliance or another relevant discipline. Professional compliance certification or postgraduate qualification would be advantageous.
• Approximately 4 to 8 years of relevant experience in sanctions, regulatory compliance or a wider ethics and compliance function.
• Prior exposure to the maritime, shipping, commodities or another highly regulated international industry is strongly preferred.
• Sound working knowledge of sanctions regulations, due diligence processes and screening or compliance management systems.
• Experience supporting multiple jurisdictions and leading compliance initiatives involving regional or global stakeholders.
• Strong analytical ability and sound judgement when dealing with complex or commercially sensitive matters.
• Confident communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across Legal, commercial and operational teams.
• Candidates with deeper relevant experience may be considered at a more senior level.

How to Apply:

Interested applicants may submit their updated resume in MS Word format to: Shahul Hameed Bin Abdullah (EA Reg. No. R1657531)

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