Group Assistant Manager - Economic Sanctions and Trade Compliance

The role supports DP World Global Sanctions Programme in Freight Forwarding / Logistics operations.

The individual will work as part of Sanctions Compliance team and will conduct compliance assessments for international cross-border transactions and third party relationships, with a specific focus on ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations related to economic sanctions and trade compliance (e.g., export controls) across DP World Freight Forwarding / Logistics operations.

This helps ensure that DP World conducts its business at the highest level of integrity and in full compliance with the applicable national and international laws and regulations, as well as the Group's internal policies, professional standards and best industry practices.

The role requires strong knowledge of international Sanctions and Export Controls laws, experience with logistics operations, handling controlled dual-use and military goods, as well as problem-solving and analytical skills. Most decisions are expected to be made independently and with a high degree of accuracy.

• Perform sanctions and trade compliance due diligence of third parties and international cross-border transactions to support DP World's Global Freight Forwarding / Logistics operations.
• Identify and assess key compliance risks associated with escalations at second level review.
• Communicate with business line when further information and/or documentation is required as part of compliance alerts analysis.
• Document 2nd-level escalations risk analysis and decisions rationale.
• Escalate cases with increased compliance risks to the relevant Compliance Manager. Develop initial risk assessment reports and proposals for mitigating measures.
• Contribute to improving automated screening solutions: reduce false positives, mitigate sanctions risks and increase efficiency.
• Assist in identifying gaps and training opportunities for escalations that come through the compliance workflows.
• Assist with training and providing guidance to DP World's Freight Forwarding / Logistics operations.
• Develop reports and responses for Compliance and Business management, audit and investigations inquiries.
• Maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders to foster a collaborative approach to embedding a strong culture of trade compliance.
• Assist in addressing internal and external compliance related requests.
• Act as an ambassador for DP World at all times when working; promoting and demonstrating positive behaviors in harmony with DP World's Founder's Principles, values and culture; ensuring the highest level of safety is applied in all activities; understanding and following DP World's Code of Conduct and Ethics policies.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree.
• Third-party due diligence, sanctions screening experience.
• Extensive knowledge base in the areas of economic sanctions and export controls/trade compliance. Anti-corruption compliance knowledge and experience is a plus.
• Min 2-3 year experience in Compliance function in a multi-national organisation. Experience has to be largely focused on economic sanctions and export controls compliance.
• Certified compliance professional (ACAMS, ICA, ACSS and similar) is a plus.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English.
• High levels of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently in a high-volume, fast paced environment.
• Experience working with geographically distributed teams within a complex international organization, strongly preferred.
• Highly ethical, principled and diligent with excellent planning skills.
• Highly numerate with a commitment to producing quality work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Able to work independently and uses own initiative to support other members of the Department.
• Proficient computer skills.

This role can be based in Istanbul, Johannesburg or Mumbai.