Job Title:
Sanctions Officer / Sanctions Legal Counsel
Contract Type:
Permanent
Time Type:
Job Description:
Summary of Company
Centalion is one of the world’s largest independent commodities trading houses by turnover, creating logistics solutions that safely and efficiently move physical energy, bulk materials, and base metals from where they are sourced and stored to where they are demanded most. With strategic investments in industrial infrastructure—upstream, terminals, refineries, power plants and storage – Centalion further generates sustainable value across the global supply chain for its customers. Centalion trades in more than 100 countries with main trading hubs in Geneva, Singapore and Houston, along with other trading offices in Calgary, Dubai, Stamford, London and Shanghai, supported by a network of more than 20 representative offices around the globe. In 2025, Centalion generated revenue of US$144 billion and traded 253 million MT of commodities. For more information: Centalion.com
Overview of Role
We are seeking a highly motivated Sanctions Officer / Sanctions Legal Counsel to join our global Sanctions team. Reporting to the Global Head of Sanctions, the successful candidate will provide legal and sanctions compliance support on matters across the Asia-Pacific region, acting as a key adviser to commercial stakeholders and helping ensure the effective implementation of Centalion's sanctions compliance framework. The role combines advisory, operational and assurance responsibilities and offers exposure to a broad range of international trade, energy and shipping matters.
Main Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary sanctions point of contact for Asia-Pacific business activities and provide practical, risk-based advice to commercial and support functions on US, UK, EU sanctions compliance matters as well as Asia-Pacific regulatory frameworks.
- Conduct sanctions reviews of transactions, counterparties, vessels screening and ownership structures, including complex cross-border matters for Centalion's Asia-Pacific operations.
- Manage sanctions due diligence, KYC escalations and sanctions-related counterparty questionnaires for Centalion's Asia-Pacific operations.
- Perform and oversee vessel screening activities for Centalion''s Asia-Pacific operations.
- Support traders, business development, mergers and acquisitions, and trade finance teams on sanctions risks relating to transactions, tenders and commercial opportunities for Centalion's Asia-Pacific operations.
- Monitor sanctions and related regulatory developments affecting Asia-Pacific markets and prepare practical guidance for business stakeholders.
- Lead or contribute to sanctions risk assessments, compliance reviews, control testing and internal assurance initiatives.
- Deliver sanctions training and awareness programmes to commercial and support teams.
- Support the ongoing enhancement of sanctions controls, policies, procedures and governance frameworks.
- Perform other ad-hoc duties assigned by manager
Profile
The individual should have the following experience:
- Law degree strongly preferred.
- At least 5 years of hands-on experience in sanctions law, sanctions compliance or international trade compliance.
- Experience within commodities trading, energy, shipping, or another relevant internationally exposed industry is highly desirable.
- Strong understanding of US, EU and UK sanctions regimes. Experience with sanctions (countersanctions) of China and relevant Asia-Pacific regulatory frameworks would be particularly valuable.
- Experience conducting sanctions risk assessments, compliance reviews, control testing or audit-related activities is preferred.
- Strong analytical capabilities with the ability to translate complex legal and regulatory requirements into practical business guidance.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders.
- High level of professional judgment, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced commercial environment.
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