About this AML/KYC Due Diligence Specialist role at Avnet
Farnell
Farnell, an Avnet company, is a global high-service distributor of technology products, services and solutions for electronic system design, maintenance and repair.
Due to the continued growth of our business, we are expanding our Trade Compliance team and looking for a Trade Compliance Specialist to join us. This newly created position offers the opportunity to make a real impact, collaborate with colleagues across the globe, and contribute to maintaining the highest standards of regulatory compliance.
What's in there for you:
- Private medical insurance
- Meal allowance
- Holiday allowance
- 26 days of annual leave
Responsibilities:
- Monitoring domestic and international shipments to ensure compliance with export control and security regulations.
- Managing and maintaining records related to export-controlled products, technical data, licenses, and regulatory requirements.
- Determining licensing requirements, applying relevant exemptions, and supporting export license applications when required.
- Conducting customer and business partner screenings to ensure compliance with international trade regulations and restricted party requirements.
- Performing Denied Party Screening (DPS) reviews and maintaining accurate partner data within internal systems.
- Supporting Export Compliance Officers and business stakeholders by providing guidance on trade compliance requirements and best practices.
- Reviewing and maintaining Export Control Classification Numbers (ECCN), ensuring accurate classification data and records in SAP.
- Coordinating with internal teams and suppliers to obtain export control classifications and compliance documentation.
- Investigating and resolving compliance-related shipment holds and blocked orders in a timely manner.
- Monitoring changes in export regulations, restricted party lists, and regulatory updates, and communicating relevant changes to the business.
- Preparing compliance reports, analyses, and documentation that support business decisions and regulatory requirements.
- Delivering training and awareness activities related to export controls, trade compliance, and security regulations.
- Identifying opportunities to improve compliance processes, systems, and operational efficiency through continuous improvement initiatives.
What we are looking for:
- Candidate who has previous experience (and/or education) from Global Trade Compliance, Law, Banking, Finance, Economy or Accounting
- Experience in similar, multinational environment
- Fluency in English
- Committed to building relationships among different departments
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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills.
Avnet is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are interested in applying for employment with Avnet and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position contact our Human Resources Service Center in your region: Americas applicants – hrnow@avnet.com, Asia applicants - hrnow.asia@avnet.com, EMEA applicants - hrnow.EMEA@avnet.eu.
