Sanctions Officer

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

Job Title: Sanctions Officer Contract Type: Time

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the dedicated OFAC sanctions compliance officer for Gunvor's US operations and support implementation of the Group sanctions compliance framework across the Americas.
• Perform and oversee sanctions screening and due diligence, including vessel screening, ownership and control assessments, and transaction-related reviews for Gunvor's US operations.
• Serve as the primary contact for sanctions-related KYC escalations, questionnaires and counterparty due diligence requests for Gunvor's US operations.
• Provide practical sanctions advice to traders, business development teams, trade finance professionals and M&A stakeholders on live transactions and commercial opportunities for Gunvor's US operations.
• Monitor and analyse sanctions developments and communicate relevant impacts to the business in a timely and practical manner.
• Deliver OFAC sanctions training and awareness programmes to commercial and support teams.
• Maintain robust documentation of OFAC sanctions assessments, escalations and decisions in line with regulatory and internal governance expectations.
• Support continuous enhancement of sanctions controls, risk assessments and compliance processes.

Qualifications

• Law degree, compliance qualification or another relevant university degree.
• Significant experience advising on US sanctions matters, particularly OFAC regulations and compliance expectations, knowledge of US antiboycott laws and US export controls would be a plus.
• Good working knowledge of European sanctions regimes and knowledge of Canadian sanctions would be a plus.
• Experience in commodities trading, energy and shipping or another relevant internationally focused industry is preferred.
• Strong understanding of sanctions screening, due diligence, ownership analysis and transaction risk assessment.
• Excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Ability to balance regulatory requirements with commercial realities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong judgment, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple time‑sensitive priorities.

Our people make all the difference in our success. At Gunvor, we are always looking for talented and motivated new people who will contribute to the success and growth of our company. Every day, with their know‑how, expertise and passion, our people make the difference and enable us to achieve our vision. Our global business offers a wide variety of opportunities and career paths.