Trade Compliance Senior Specialist

Job Description

Who we are

VOIS (Vodafone Intelligent Solutions) is a strategic arm of Vodafone Group Plc, creating value for customers by delivering intelligent solutions through Talent, Technology & Transformation.

As the largest shared services organisation in the global telco industry with 30,000 FTE, our portfolio of next-generation solutions and services are designed in partnership with customers across Vodafone Group, local markets, and partner markets to simplify and drive growth. With our strategic partner Accenture, we work alongside our Vodafone customers, other Telco and tech companies to drive transformation, meet the challenges of our industry and ensure we stay relevant and resilient. This partnership is a unique, industry-first model which brings together the best of in-house and 3rd party capability.

We work with customers across 28 countries from 10 VOIS locations: Albania, Egypt, Hungary, India, Romania, Spain, Turkey, UK, Germany, Ireland, and with a network of teams in Czech Republic, Italy, Greece, and Portugal.

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About this role

We are seeking a Trade Compliance Specialist to ensure VOIS operations remain compliant with global trade regulations. This role involves validating and investigating escalations from first-line screening, assessing regulatory restrictions, and recommending compliance actions. You will act as a subject matter expert, supporting risk mitigation and maintaining oversight of compliance processes across business units.

What you’ll do

• Review escalations from first-line screening and confirm true hits through detailed analysis.
• Conduct due diligence on entity ownership and control structures, producing accurate organigrams.
• Validate information provided by internal teams and perform regulatory restriction analysis for confirmed matches.
• Escalate true matches to the Trade Sanctions Screening CoE Lead for decisions.
• Document assessments and decisions clearly and accurately.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to resolve flagged cases promptly.
• Stay updated on global sanctions and export control regulations (e.g., OFAC, EU, UN).
• Support periodic reviews and enhancements of compliance screening processes.
• Execute data control processes to ensure accuracy and compliance with standards.
• Resolve queries and maintain work databases correctly.
• Perform additional tasks as required by business needs.

Who you are

• Strong understanding of export control and sanctions regulatory frameworks.
• 3–5 years of investigative experience in compliance or risk management.
• Proven ability to conduct extensive due diligence on complex organisational structures.
• Skilled in interpreting legal provisions and evaluating transactional risks.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  Desirable: Certifications such as ICA, CGSS, CAMS.
• Experience in shared services or telecom environments.

Not a perfect fit?

Concerned you may not meet every requirement? Vodafone is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align exactly with every aspect of the job description, you are encouraged to apply. You may be the right candidate for this or another opportunity, and the recruitment team will support you in exploring where your skills fit best.

What's in it for you

• Opportunity to work in a global compliance environment with exposure to international regulations.
• Collaborative culture that values continuous learning and professional growth.
• Access to VOIS’s extensive resources and training programmes.
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment that fosters innovation and continuous improvement.
• The chance to influence customer experience and product optimisation at scale.
• A dynamic environment where innovative ideas are always welcome
• A collaborative community where your professional goals and work are supported by a diverse team
• Access to internal and external trainings via other providers
• A supportive internal coaching and mentoring culture
• Corporate assets including a laptop and mobile phone with One Business Mobile Superior subscription (unlimited voice, text message, and data within the EU)
• Cafeteria package
• Private Medical Services
• Employee Assistance Program to support your well-being and mental health
• Life and accident insurance
• You can work remotely overseas for 20 days a year
• 16 weeks fully paid parental leave. This applies to all non-birthing partners who become parents due to birth or adoption
• You and your family members can enjoy several discounts from our partners
• You will be working in a hybrid model, which means 3 days working from home with 2 days office visit per week

What skills you will learn

• Advanced trade compliance and sanctions screening expertise.
• Regulatory analysis and risk mitigation strategies.
• Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management.
• Use of compliance tools and data validation techniques

VOIS Equal Opportunity Employer Commitment

Vodafone recognises and celebrates the value of diversity in building a workforce that reflects the customers and communities it serves. No form of discrimination is tolerated. This includes, but is not limited to, discrimination based on race, colour, age, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, ethnicity, disability, religion or belief, political affiliation, trade union membership, nationality, citizenship, indigenous status, medical condition, HIV status, neurodiversity, social origin, cultural background, marital or civil partnership status, or socio-economic background.

Join Us

At Vodafone, we’re working hard to build a better future. A more connected, inclusive and sustainable world. As a dynamic global community, it's our human spirit, together with technology, that empowers us to achieve this.
We challenge and innovate in order to connect people, businesses, and communities across the world. Delighting our customers and earning their loyalty drive us, and we experiment, learn fast and get it done, together.
With us, you can truly be yourself and belong, share inspiration, embrace new opportunities, thrive, and make a real difference.