OFAC Sanctions Lead for US & Americas

gunvor; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Gunvor seeks an experienced Sanctions Officer based in the United States to join our global Sanctions team. This role reports to the Global Head of Sanctions and focuses on OFAC compliance for Gunvor's US operations while supporting the Americas region.

You will screen and assess sanctions risks, advise on live transactions, and deliver training to ensure governance and regulatory alignment across trading, compliance, and legal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Law degree or compliance qualification or another relevant university degree.
• Significant experience advising on US sanctions matters, including OFAC regulations and expectations.
• Knowledge of European and Canadian sanctions is a plus.
• Experience in commodities trading, energy, or shipping is preferred.
• Strong ability to analyze sanctions screening data and assess risk.

Responsibilities

• Act as the dedicated OFAC sanctions compliance officer for Gunvor's US operations and support the Americas framework.
• Perform and oversee sanctions screening, due diligence, ownership analysis, and transaction reviews for US operations.
• Serve as primary contact for sanctions-related KYC escalations and due diligence requests for US operations.
• Provide sanctions guidance to traders, business development, and trade finance on live transactions and opportunities.
• Monitor sanctions developments and communicate impacts to the business in a timely manner.
• Deliver OFAC sanctions training and maintain robust documentation of assessments and decisions.

Skills

US sanctions experience

OFAC regulations

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Education

Law degree

Compliance qualification

Tools

Sanctions screening software

Job description

Gunvor seeks an experienced Sanctions Officer based in the United States to join our global Sanctions team. This role reports to the Global Head of Sanctions and focuses on OFAC compliance for Gunvor's US operations while supporting the Americas region.

You will screen and assess sanctions risks, advise on live transactions, and deliver training to ensure governance and regulatory alignment across trading, compliance, and legal stakeholders.