Compliance Analyst 1

Our Client, an American Biotechnology company, is looking for a Compliance Analyst 1 for their Sunnyvale, CA location.



Responsibilities:

• Restricted Party Screening & Due Diligence


• Review and adjudicate restricted party screening alerts generated through automated and manual screening processes.


• Conduct research on companies, individuals, ownership structures, corporate affiliations, and business relationships to support screening determinations.


• Perform enhanced due diligence reviews on suppliers, customers, distributors, freight forwarders, research institutions, and other third parties.


• Prepare clear, concise, and well-supported written analyses documenting screening outcomes and recommendations.


• Data Analysis & Compliance Monitoring


• Analyze large data sets to identify trends, anomalies, and potential trade compliance risks.


• Support periodic compliance reviews of transactions, customer populations, third-party relationships, and business activities.


• Validate and reconcile compliance-related data across multiple systems and databases.


• Develop reports and metrics that support monitoring of compliance program effectiveness.


• Assist with dashboard development, reporting automation, and data quality initiatives.


• Research & Investigations


• Conduct detailed research into corporate ownership structures, beneficial ownership, and complex business relationships.


• Validate customer, supplier, and third-party information using public and commercial research tools.


• Support investigations involving unusual transactions, high-risk jurisdictions, sensitive end uses, or complex routing scenarios.


• Perform deep-dive research and gather information to resolve identity verification and ownership questions.


• Summarize findings and provide risk-based recommendations for business stakeholders and compliance leadership.


• Compliance Documentation & Recordkeeping


• Ensure external business partners adhere to implemented compliance requirements, such as timely and accurate submission of Proofs of Delivery, End User Statements, and other documents.


• Maintain complete, accurate, and audit-ready compliance records in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements.


• Organize and manage screening documentation, due diligence files, approvals, classifications, and supporting evidence.


• Support internal audits, external audits, compliance reviews, and regulatory inquiries.


• Ensure compliance records are properly indexed, retained, and readily retrievable.


• Contribute to continuous improvement of documentation processes and recordkeeping standards.


• Program Support & Process Improvement


• Assist in maintaining compliance procedures, work instructions, and training materials.


• Support implementation of compliance tools, workflows, and process improvements.


• Participate in special projects related to sanctions compliance, export controls, due diligence, and trade compliance operations.


• Collaborate with Legal, Procurement, Logistics, Finance, and other business functions to support compliance objectives.

• Bachelor's degree in International Business, Supply Chain, Political Science, Intelligence Studies, Criminal Justice, Business Analytics, Economics, Information Systems, or a related field.


• 2+ years of experience in trade compliance, regulatory or legal support, due diligence, risk management, investigations, regulatory compliance, customs, export controls, sanctions screening, financial crime prevention, corporate research, or a related analytical function.


• Experience in investigative research, skip tracing, or similar entity research.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.


• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis techniques.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Demonstrated history of accuracy and attention to detail.


• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.


• Preferred Qualifications


• Experience supporting export control or sanctions compliance programs.


• Experience with restricted party screening platforms, due diligence databases, or business intelligence tools.


• Familiarity with public records research, corporate registry research, or beneficial ownership analysis.


• Experience developing reports, dashboards, or metrics using Power BI or similar tools.


• Knowledge of global trade regulations, sanctions programs, or compliance frameworks.


• Experience working in a highly regulated industry.

• Health Benefits


• Referral Program


• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities