Assistant Manager, Legal & Compliance (MNC)

We are looking for an experienced Legal & Compliance professional to join a leading multinational organisation with a strong international presence. This role will focus on compliance, sanctions screening and regulatory risk, while also supporting broader ethics and compliance initiatives across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct compliance and sanctions screening of business partners, transactions and other relevant parties.
• Monitor regulatory and sanctions developments across key international markets and assess their impact on the business.
• Support the development and enhancement of compliance policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Conduct due diligence and risk assessments on higher-risk business relationships and transactions.
• Assist with compliance reviews, investigations and risk-related matters.
• Support the delivery of compliance training and awareness programmes.
• Contribute to broader compliance areas including anti-bribery & corruption, AML, conflicts of interest and third-party due diligence.
• Assist with regulatory reporting and preparation of compliance updates for senior stakeholders.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders across different functions and jurisdictions on compliance-related matters.

Requirements

• Degree in Law, Compliance or a related discipline.
• 4–5 years of relevant experience in sanctions, regulatory, legal or broader compliance.
• Experience within the maritime, shipping, logistics, trading or other international industries would be advantageous.
• Familiarity with sanctions screening processes and relevant compliance systems/tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with good commercial judgement.
• Able to communicate regulatory and compliance requirements clearly to business stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Proactive, adaptable and keen to learn and take on new responsibilities.
• Comfortable working independently as well as collaboratively in a multinational environment.

This is a great opportunity for a compliance professional looking to broaden their exposure and take on a role with international scope within a well-established global organisation.