Compliance Officer at Wärtsilä

What will you be doing?

• Developing and Implementing Compliance Programs
• Manage export & import compliance processes, including licence applications, customs transactions and record keeping
• Conduct screening and due diligence activities
• Support audits, commodity classification and licence tracking
• Support with dangerous goods classification and legislation adherence
• Creating and updating policies and procedures to meet regulatory requirements and internal standards
• Identifying and evaluating potential compliance risks within the organisation
• Ensuring adherence to laws, regulations, and internal policies through audits and other monitoring activities
• Educating employees about compliance requirements and promoting a culture of compliance
• Investigating potential violations and irregularities
• Providing regular updates to management on compliance status and performance
• Maintain safe working practices for self and others in accordance with the Company’s policy on Health and Safety 

You will shine in this role when you have/recognise/demonstrate:

• You are confident in coordinating and prioritising daily activities and urgent requests with relevant colleagues in order to find a satisfactory solution.
• Industries: Compliance officers are vital in various sectors, particularly those with complex regulatory frameworks, such as finance and energy.
• Importance: Compliance officers play a critical role in protecting organizations from legal action, financial penalties, and reputational damage by ensuring adherence to established rules and ethical standards.
• Strategic Thinking: The ability to develop and implement comprehensive global trade compliance programs.
• A Detail-Oriented mindset: Meticulous attention to detail is crucial for accurately classifying goods and adhering to complex regulations.
• Strong communication skills to advise various internal departments and collaborate with external partners
• The capacity to interpret regulations, analyse data, and identify compliance gaps
• The drive to engage with various legislative bodies to ensure we have the correct data and interpretation of our legal requirements
• 3+ years’ experience in trade compliance or export control
• Knowledge of UK/EU export control laws and preferably ITAR / EAR / Military regulations
• Experience with export licencing and customs compliance
• Excellent communication skills, fluency in the English language, both verbal and written.
• A team player with a “Doer” attitude.
• Understanding of customs, Import and Export
• Reporting skills and data knowledge