Maritime Vessel Risk & Screening Analyst

OBT Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 201,000 - 312,000; Full time

Job summary

OBT Group in Dubai seeks a Vessel Screening Analyst to join the Group Compliance team at the Head Office. You will review vessels, focusing on sanctions-related and maritime risk factors, and prepare clear, structured screening reports.

You will support governance, ensure audit-ready processes, and contribute to responsible shipping operations across the Group, working with senior management on regional and international projects.

Qualifications

• 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 English, both written and spoken.
• Comfortable working with data, spreadsheets, and compliance systems.

Responsibilities

• Review vessels escalated from first-line screening.
• Perform risk-based vessel screening using approved tools and data sources.
• Assess vessel risk indicators, including sanctions-sensitive trading, high-risk port calls, AIS gaps, STS exposure, and other maritime risk signals.
• Prepare clear and structured vessel screening reports in line with Group compliance standards.
• Escalate vessels with high-risk indicators or material uncertainty to the Group Compliance Officer.
• Support the upkeep and improvement of vessel screening templates, checklists, and workflows.
• Maintain accurate screening records and ensure audit-ready traceability.
• Liaise with colleagues to clarify inputs, request additional information, and meet review timelines.
• Support consistent application of vessel screening standards across the Group.
• Ensure confidentiality, accuracy, and professionalism in all screening activities and documentation.
• Opportunity to join a well-established pan-African maritime & logistics company.
• A dynamic, market-facing role with strong growth potential.
• Exposure to regional and international clients and projects.
• Supportive team environment with direct interaction with senior management.

Skills

Analytical skills

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Risk-based assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Maritime Studies, Business Administration, Law, International Relations, or a related field

Tools

AIS data

Compliance systems

Job description

OBT Group in Dubai seeks a Vessel Screening Analyst to join the Group Compliance team at the Head Office. You will review vessels, focusing on sanctions-related and maritime risk factors, and prepare clear, structured screening reports.

You will support governance, ensure audit-ready processes, and contribute to responsible shipping operations across the Group, working with senior management on regional and international projects.