International Trade Analyst (KYC)

About the role

Crowell & Moring LLP is an international law firm with offices in the United States, Europe, MENA, and Asia. 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 and denied party lists, and broader transactional reviews to identify 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

• Conduct 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.
• Investigate non-obvious false positives and true positive hits and escalate for further review and approval.
• Conduct foreign investment analyses and assist attorneys with risk assessments.
• Prepare supporting documentation for facility clearance packages and CFIUS filings, including legal structure charts and standardized corporate forms.
• Work daily with U.S., EU, and UK trade attorneys to support their client-facing needs.
• Under the direction of attorneys, interact regularly with clients, vendors, and government agency employees.
• Keep abreast of emerging issues, trends, and evolving regulatory requirements.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 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.

Education

• The position requires a 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 the type of work noted in the Experience section.

Special Requirement

• This position requires access to export controlled information and 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.

Experience

• It is preferred that the candidate has at least two years of experience with the following:
  • A similar KYC role, work related to DCSA facility clearance processes and/or CFIUS filings, or 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 preferred.
  • Russian and/or Mandarin language skills strongly preferred.
• 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 Range

• Analyst — $75,000 – $85,000
• Senior Analyst — $95,000 – $115,000
• Specialist — $125,000 – $140,000

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. Additional compensation may include a discretionary bonus.

Benefits

• Healthcare, vision, dental, and retirement benefits.
• All-purpose leave and progressive options such as backup childcare and wellness programs.
• Cultural events and social activities.