Compliance Analyst 1

Job Title: Compliance Analyst 1

Job Location: Sunnyvale, CA

Job Type: Contract

Pay Range: $48.14hr - $53.14hr

Job Overview:

The organization is seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Trade Compliance Analyst to support the Global Trade Compliance program. This role is responsible for conducting, reviewing, tracking and documenting critical day-to-day compliance activities, including restricted party screening, sanctions and due diligence research, transaction analysis, compliance documentation management, and program recordkeeping. The successful candidate will serve as a key operational partner within the compliance function, helping ensure that transactions, business relationships, and third-party engagements comply with applicable export control, sanctions, and trade regulations. This role will also lead the compliance team s organizational and recordkeeping needs while finding opportunities to track and produce KPIs. This position is ideal for an individual who thrives in a data-intensive environment, enjoys deep research and upholding precise protocols, and demonstrates exceptional accuracy and attention to detail.

Key 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.

Required Qualifications:

• 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.
• Strong verbal and written 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.

Critical Success Factors:

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Exceptional accuracy and commitment to quality.
• Extreme attention to detail.
• Strong intellectual curiosity and investigative mindset.
• Sound judgment and professional skepticism.
• Ability to identify subtle inconsistencies, anomalies, and risk indicators.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently while exercising appropriate escalation judgment.
• High ethical standards and commitment to compliance.
• Ability to handle large volumes of transactional work without sacrificing quality.

Candidate Success Profile:

Within the first year, the successful candidate will:

• Consistently deliver high-quality screening and due diligence reviews with minimal rework.
• Establish a reputation for accuracy, thoroughness, and sound judgment.
• Help improve compliance data quality and recordkeeping processes.
• Successfully support audits, investigations, and compliance reviews.
• Become a trusted resource for transactional compliance support and research-driven risk assessments.

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• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities