International Trade Analyst (KYC)

Crowell & Moring LLP is an international law firm with offices in the United States, Europe, MENA, and Asia that represents clients in litigation and arbitration, regulatory and policy, intellectual property, and transactional and corporate matters. The firm is internationally recognized for representing Fortune 500 companies in high-stakes litigation and government-facing matters, as well as its ongoing commitment to pro bono service and diversity, equity, and inclusion.

About the role

The International Trade Analyst’s substantive focus will involve matters related to “Know Your Customer” (“KYC”) counterparty due diligence, including:

• Research to identify beneficial ownership.
• Screening of all counterparties against economic sanctions (including, but not limited to those administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and other denied party lists.
• Broader transactional reviews to identify any other potential red flags related to economic sanctions, anti-money laundering (“AML”), corruption, bribery, or other financial crime risks.

A secondary focus will be supporting Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (“DCSA”) facility clearance processes and Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (“CFIUS”) filings.

Responsibilities

• Serves a primary role in the firm’s internal and external due diligence function.
• Conducts sanctions screening of clients, counterparties, and transactions using internal and external databases for potential economic sanctions or export-related risks, other “red flags,” and to determine beneficial ownership.
• Investigates non-obvious false positives and true positive hits and escalates for further review and approval.
• Conducts foreign investment analyses and assists attorneys with risk assessments.
• Prepares supporting documentation for facility clearance packages and CFIUS filings, including legal structure charts and standardized corporate forms.
• Works daily with U.S., EU, and UK trade attorneys to support their client-facing needs.
• Under the direction of attorneys, interacts regularly with clients, vendors, and government agency employees.
• Keeps abreast of emerging issues, trends, and evolving regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in International Affairs, International Business, Economics, or a related field, or a bachelor’s degree in another field but with at least one year of relevant experience.
• Access to export controlled information; eligible candidates must meet the definition of U.S. Person at 120.62 of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and Part 772 of the Export Administration Regulations.

Qualifications

• Ability to provide quality client service for both internal and external contacts, regarding matters of a complex nature. Requires patience, creativity, and discretion.
• Intermediate knowledge of MS suite to produce quality written communications such as memos, spreadsheets, slides, and standard work documents.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work in a dynamic and complex environment to meet deadlines and daily requirements.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and maintain a productive and committed work effort, meeting deadlines and managing workload.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with others in a cooperative, enthusiastic, and friendly manner to accomplish position functions and participate in team efforts.

Skills

Preferred experience includes:

• At least two years in a similar KYC role, work related to DCSA facility clearance processes and/or CFIUS filings, or as an assistant facility security officer.
• Expertise with compliance-related software applications (e.g., World Check, Visual Compliance, Dow Jones, Moody’s Compliance Catalyst, Dun & Bradstreet Risk Analytics, etc.).
• At least a secret clearance.
• Russian and/or Mandarin language skills.

The position title—Analyst, Senior Analyst, or Specialist—will align with years of directly related experience during which knowledge, skills, and abilities relevant to the position were attained.

Pay

• Analyst: $75,000 - $85,000
• Senior Analyst: $95,000 - $115,000
• Specialist: $125,000 - $140,000

Additional compensation may include a discretionary bonus. The salary for this position may vary based on location, market data, an applicant’s skills and prior experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other factors.

Benefits

Crowell & Moring LLP offers a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Healthcare, vision, and dental.
• Retirement plans.
• All-purpose leave.
• Progressive options such as backup childcare, wellness programs, cultural events, and social activities.