Trade Compliance Senior Specialist

## Who we are VOIS (Vodafone Intelligent Solutions) is a strategic arm of Vodafone Group Plc, creating value for customers by delivering intelligent solutions through Talent, Technology & Transformation. As the largest shared services organisation in the global telco industry with 30,000 FTE, our portfolio of next-generation solutions and services are designed in partnership with customers across Vodafone Group, local markets, and partner markets to simplify and drive growth. With our strategic partner Accenture, we work alongside our Vodafone customers, other Telco and tech companies to drive transformation, meet the challenges of our industry and ensure we stay relevant and resilient. This partnership is a unique, industry-first model which brings together the best of in-house and 3rd party capability. We work with customers across 28 countries from 10 VOIS locations: Albania, Egypt, Hungary, India, Romania, Spain, Turkey, UK, Germany, Ireland, and with a network of teams in Czech Republic, Italy, Greece, and Portugal. #VOIS #BeUnrivalled #CreateTheFuture ## About this Role We are seeking a Trade Compliance Specialist to support global trade compliance processes by reviewing escalations from first-line screening activities. This role focuses on assessing potential compliance risks, conducting due diligence on entities and transactions, and ensuring adherence to international sanctions and export control regulations. The position plays a vital role in safeguarding organisational operations, supporting risk mitigation, and contributing expertise within the compliance framework. ## What you’ll do * Review and investigate escalations from first-line trade compliance screening to determine true or false matches * Conduct detailed due diligence on target entities, including ownership and control structures, and prepare accurate organisational charts * Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather, validate, and analyse transaction and entity-related information * Assess regulatory restrictions by reviewing relevant sanctions and export control regimes to determine business impact or licence requirements * Escalate confirmed true matches to the relevant centre of excellence for decision-making * Document assessments, findings, and decisions clearly and consistently * Provide oversight of first-line activities to ensure quality and compliance standards are maintained * Monitor updates to global sanctions and export control regulations (e.g. OFAC, EU, UN) * Support continuous improvement of trade compliance screening processes * Execute data control processes to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with standards * Respond to queries promptly while maintaining accurate and up-to-date records * Undertake additional job-related activities aligned to business needs ## Who you are * Demonstrated experience (3–5 years) in compliance, investigations, or risk management * Strong understanding of export control and global sanctions frameworks * Experience conducting detailed due diligence on complex organisational structures * Ability to interpret regulatory requirements and evaluate transactional risks * Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities * Effective collaboration and communication skills with internal stakeholders * Professional certifications such as ICA, CGSS, or CAMS are advantageous * Experience within a shared services or telecommunications environment is beneficial ## Not a perfect fit? Concerned you may not meet every requirement? Vodafone is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align exactly with every aspect of the job description, you are encouraged to apply. You may be the right candidate for this or another opportunity, and the recruitment team will support you in exploring where your skills fit best. ## What's in it for you * Opportunity to work in a global...