OFAC Sanctions Compliance Lead (US Ops)

Gunvor USA LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

Gunvor USA LLC seeks a Sanctions Officer to lead OFAC compliance for its US operations. You will implement the sanctions framework across the Americas and oversee screening, due diligence, and KYC escalations. You will advise traders and teams on live transactions and monitor regulatory developments to mitigate risk.

The role requires a law degree or compliance qualification, substantial US sanctions expertise, and strong analytical and stakeholder-management skills in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience advising on US sanctions matters, including OFAC regulations.
• Knowledge of US export controls and antiboycott laws is a plus.
• Familiarity with European and Canadian sanctions regimes is advantageous.
• Experience in commodities trading, energy, shipping, or international business preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as the dedicated OFAC sanctions compliance officer for Gunvor's US operations.
• Support implementation of the Group sanctions framework across the Americas.
• Perform sanctions screening and due diligence, including vessel screening and ownership analyses.
• Serve as primary contact for sanctions-related KYC escalations and counterparty due diligence requests.
• Provide sanctions advice to traders, business development, and trade finance teams on live transactions.
• Monitor sanctions developments and communicate impacts to the business.
• Deliver OFAC sanctions training and maintain documentation of assessments and decisions.

Skills

OFAC knowledge

Sanctions screening

Due diligence

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Law degree

Compliance qualification

Job description

Gunvor USA LLC seeks a Sanctions Officer to lead OFAC compliance for its US operations. You will implement the sanctions framework across the Americas and oversee screening, due diligence, and KYC escalations. You will advise traders and teams on live transactions and monitor regulatory developments to mitigate risk.

The role requires a law degree or compliance qualification, substantial US sanctions expertise, and strong analytical and stakeholder-management skills in a fast-paced environment.