Compliance Analyst 1

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

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.

 
Requirements:

• 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.

 
Why Should You Apply?

• Health Benefits
• Referral Program
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities