US OFAC Sanctions Compliance Lead

Gunvor Group; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Gunvor Group in Houston is hiring a Sanctions Officer to join the global sanctions team, serving as the US-based OFAC expert. You will provide real-time sanctions support to traders, compliance and legal stakeholders across the Americas and help implement the group framework for sanctions across the region.

The role requires a law degree or equivalent, with substantial OFAC experience and a solid grasp of export controls.

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 export controls is a plus.
• Knowledge of European and Canadian sanctions regimes is a plus.
• Experience in commodities trading, energy and shipping or similarly internationally focused industries 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.

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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Regulatory compliance

KYC / due diligence

Education

Law degree

Compliance qualification

Job description

Gunvor Group in Houston is hiring a Sanctions Officer to join the global sanctions team, serving as the US-based OFAC expert. You will provide real-time sanctions support to traders, compliance and legal stakeholders across the Americas and help implement the group framework for sanctions across the region.

The role requires a law degree or equivalent, with substantial OFAC experience and a solid grasp of export controls.