Trade Compliance Analyst

Atomic Recruitment SEA; Selangor; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Trade Compliance Analyst to support trade compliance activities across the APAC region, with a focus on China-related business. The ideal candidate must possess strong Mandarin communication skills to engage effectively with stakeholders. Responsibilities include conducting partner screenings, ensuring compliance with trade regulations, and collaborating with regional stakeholders. A Bachelor’s degree in a related field and a minimum of 3 years of experience in trade compliance are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of trade compliance experience, particularly in sanctions and denied party screening.
• Strong knowledge of international sanctions and export controls.

Responsibilities

• Conduct screening of business partners and transactions; investigate flagged transactions.
• Ensure compliance with international trade regulations and sanctions.
• Support implementation of trade compliance policies across APAC.

Skills

Mandarin communication skills

Customer due diligence (KYC)

Strong written and verbal communication in English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in International Business, Trade, Logistics, or related field

Tools

SAP GTS

Descartes

Kharon

Dow Jones

SAP S/4 Hana

Job description

We are recruiting on behalf of our client for a Trade Compliance Analyst to support and enhance trade compliance activities across the APAC region, with a focus on China-related business. This role requires strong Mandarin communication skills to effectively engage with Mandarin-speaking stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct screening of business partners and transactions; investigate flagged transactions and document findings.
• Ensure compliance with international trade regulations, sanctions, and export controls.
• Support implementation of trade compliance policies and procedures across APAC.
• Assist with internal audits, risk assessments, and training initiatives.
• Collaborate with regional stakeholders and share best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in International Business, Trade, Logistics, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of trade compliance experience, particularly in sanctions and denied party screening.
• Strong knowledge of international sanctions, export controls, and screening tools (SAP GTS, Descartes, Kharon, Dow Jones; SAP S/4 Hana a plus).
• Skilled in customer due diligence (KYC).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Mandarin