Compliance Specialist

OSI Engineering; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

OSI Engineering in Cupertino, CA, is seeking a Sanctions Compliance Specialist to join the Global Exports and Sanctions Compliance (GESC) team. The role requires sound judgment, the ability to work independently, and comfort with ambiguity in a high-volume environment.

You will review, clear, and escalate sanctions alerts in real time, investigate customers and transactions, analyze matches against OFAC/EAR lists, document evidence, and collaborate across functions to improve the program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience in sanctions, money laundering, or terrorist financing issues.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to apply sound ethical, independent judgement under time pressure.
• Ability to spot false positives in sanctions screening using due diligence.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with OFAC laws and regulations.
• Strong interpersonal skills and collaboration.
• Ability to meet aggressive timelines in a compliance environment.
• Proficiency with Apple iWork and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Review, clear, and escalate sanctions screening alerts in real time per SLAs.
• Investigate customers, business partners, and transactions using internal and external sources.
• Analyze potential matches from automated screening; differentiate true/false positives on sanctions/EAR lists.
• Escalate findings related to sanctioned parties or criminal activity when needed.
• Gather and document evidence to support compliance determinations.
• Maintain organized records of screening analyses and investigations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on trends and program enhancements.
• Support special projects and critical casework as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Ethical judgement

Attention to detail

Pressure handling

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

SAP GTS

Accuity's Compliance Link

Numbers

Pages

Keynote

Excel

Word

Job description

A globally leading consumer device company headquartered in Cupertino, CA is looking for Sanctions Compliance Specialist to join their team. The Global Exports and Sanctions Compliance (GESC) team is a high-impact group responsible for sanctions screening across the organization. This is a high-volume, high-impact role requiring sound judgment, comfort with ambiguity, and the ability to work independently. Previous sanctions screening experience is a significant asset. While most daily work is handled individually, teamwork is critical for onboarding, staying current with standards, and maintaining team culture.

Responsibilities:

• Review, clear, and **escalate** sanctions screening alerts in real time per established SLAs.
• Investigate customers, business partners, and transactions using internal systems, commercial databases, public records, and third-party tools.
• Analyze potential matches generated by automated screening systems; differentiate true matches from false positives across sanctions and EAR restricted-party lists (including BIS Entity List and Denied Parties List).
• Escalate findings potentially related to sanctioned parties, terrorist financing, law enforcement matters, or other criminal activity.
• Gather and document evidence from internal systems, databases, and business/compliance contacts to support GESC compliance determinations.
• Maintain thorough, organized records of all screening analysis and investigative work.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on sanctions trends, emerging risks, and program enhancements.
• Support special projects and critical casework as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Experience in reviewing, investigating, and resolution of sanctions, money laundering, or terrorist financing issues.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to apply sound ethical, independent judgement in high-volume, time-sensitive environments
• Ability to spot false positives of sanctioned or EAR restricted party list matches based on reasonable due diligence and in-depth research using publicly available information
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Expertise and experience in OFAC laws and regulations
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively with company personnel
• Ability to meet aggressive timelines and in a compliance focused environment
• Proficiency in Apple applications (Numbers, Pages, and Keynote) and MS Office applications (Excel and Word)

Preferred:

• Experience using SAP GTS screening system and Accuity's Compliance Link
• Familiarity with EU and UN sanctions frameworks and EAR restricted-party lists.
• Experience in a global compliance environment or financial services/technology sector.
• Understanding of trade compliance concepts (export controls, denied-party screening, embargo programs).
• ACAMS Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) or Certified Global Sanctions Specialist (CGSS) preferred