Trade Compliance Officer

Job Description

About A.P. Moller – Maersk

A.P. Moller - Maersk is an integrated logistics company working to connect and simplify its customers’ supply chains. As a global leader in shipping services, the company operates in more than 130 countries and employs over 100,000 people worldwide. Maersk is aiming to reach net zero emissions by 2040 across the entire business with new technologies, new vessels, and green fuels.

For more information: www.maersk.com

Job purpose:

• You will be responsible for screening and supporting the business and Maersk Compliance with Air and LCL shipment requests and providing guidance and advice on sanctions and export controls-related inquiries.
• The role necessitates coverage during weekdays (Monday to Friday), weeknights (Monday to Friday), weekends (Saturday and Sunday) and Indian Public holidays to accommodate global time zones. This schedule will be rotated among team members.

Job description/key descriptions:

• Engaging and assisting the Maersk Compliance and stakeholders with the daily sanctions & export control screening of parties and commodities for the air and LCL request including the analysis and the approval thereof.
• Engaging and assisting the Maersk Compliance and stakeholders with daily sanctions, and export controls when applicable, screening of commodities/cargoes to determine whether the commodity is restricted or permitted (e.g. arms, military items, dual-use items, and any other restricted commodities as identified by Maersk Compliance).
• Monitoring and complying with country-specific approval processes for dealing with highly sanctioned countries and high-risk sanctioned countries.
• Manage and execute the documentation process for the screening of parties and commodities/cargoes.
• Maintaining detailed documentation of approvals and rejections of parties and commodities/cargoes.
• Supporting risk assessments, performance, and reporting.
• Supporting in performing investigations on sanctions and export controls.
• Supporting internal control implementation and effectiveness of the Maersk Compliance programme.
• Supporting the Maersk Compliance Department with any other ad-hoc requests.
• Documenting results of the screening of parties and cargoes and ensuring timely assessments.
• Assisting in drafting relevant SOPs and training materials and providing support in onsite and online training as needed.
• Flexibility to work rotational shifts, including night shifts, to support global coverage and operational continuity.

Experience/skills

• At least 7 years of total professional experience, ideally within compliance, risk management or global trade operations.
• At least 3–4 years of relevant hands‑on experience in one or more of the following areas: 1. Adverse Media / Negative News Screening, 2. Sanctions Screening, 3. Export Control Screening, 4. PEP Screening, 5. Compliance review functions, Or KYC due diligence and screening within a regulated environment

• Understanding commercial shipping, air, and LCL services.
• Good knowledge of sanctions & export control regulations (e.g. OFAC, OFSI, EU, UN)
• Strong experience in conducting due diligence and assessments.
• Excellent intercultural, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal skills in English.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal with the ability to articulate findings clearly and concisely.
• Experience in implementing internal control frameworks and strong documentation discipline.
• Excellent working knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, internet, and e-mail applications.
• Highly motivated and detail-oriented with great organizational skills.

Behavioural skills

• Be a trusted adviser.
• Be flexible and adaptable to fast-changing environments.
• Work well under pressure.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Unwavering ethics & integrity in a competitive and demanding work environment
• Ability to work across cultures.
• Ability to work with sharp deadlines.
• Able to handle and prioritize tasks at the same time.
• Strong attention to detail.

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

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