Trade Compliance CoE Junior Manager
Who we are
VOIS (Vodafone Intelligent Solutions) is a strategic arm of Vodafone Group Plc, creating value for customers by delivering intelligent solutions through Talent, Technology & Transformation.
As the largest shared services organisation in the global telco industry with 30,000 FTE, our portfolio of next-generation solutions and services are designed in partnership with customers across Vodafone Group, local markets, and partner markets to simplify and drive growth. With our strategic partner Accenture, we work alongside our Vodafone customers, other Telco and tech companies to drive transformation, meet the challenges of our industry and ensure we stay relevant and resilient. This partnership is a unique, industry-first model which brings together the best of in-house and 3rd party capability.
We work with customers across 28 countries from 10 VOIS locations: Albania, Egypt, Hungary, India, Romania, Spain, Turkey, UK, Germany, Ireland, and with a network of teams in Czech Republic, Italy, Greece, and Portugal.
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About this role
We are seeking a Trade Compliance Specialist to lead screening activities within the Centre of Excellence (CoE). This role ensures VOIS operations comply with global trade regulations, including sanctions and export controls. You will oversee first and second-line screening, make final determinations on escalated cases, and collaborate with the Group Trade Compliance Team to mitigate risk across multiple jurisdictions.
What you’ll do
- Review escalated true matches and assess regulatory risks to determine if business relationships or transactions can proceed.
- Request additional due diligence where necessary and provide recommendations on continuing or ceasing engagements.
- Guide assessments of regulatory restrictions and ensure alignment with Group Trade Compliance standards.
- Escalate high-risk cases to the Group Trade Compliance Team with clear analysis and rationale.
- Oversee calibration of screening systems and workflows to ensure effectiveness.
- Develop guidance and training materials for trade compliance screening.
- Produce management reports on review statistics, response times, and emerging regulatory risks.
- Stay updated on global sanctions and export control lists (e.g., OFAC, EU, UN) and regulatory changes.
- Support periodic reviews and enhancements of screening processes and maintain accurate data control.
Who you are
- Advanced qualification or experience in compliance, law, or risk management.
- Minimum 5 years’ leadership experience in trade compliance.
- Strong knowledge of US, EU, and UK sanctions and export control regimes.
- Excellent decision-making and stakeholder coordination skills.
- Ability to maintain regulatory defensibility and audit readiness.
- Desirable: ICA, CGSS, or CAMS certifications; experience in shared services or telecom environments.
Not a perfect fit?
Concerned you may not meet every requirement? Vodafone is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align exactly with every aspect of the job description, you are encouraged to apply. You may be the right candidate for this or another opportunity, and the recruitment team will support you in exploring where your skills fit best.
What's in it for you
- Opportunity to work in a global compliance environment with exposure to multiple jurisdictions.
- Be part of a strategic team influencing risk mitigation and regulatory adherence.
- Access to continuous learning and development programmes.
- A dynamic and collaborative work environment that fosters innovation and continuous improvement.
- The chance to influence customer experience and product optimisation at scale.
- A dynamic environment where innovative ideas are always welcome
- A collaborative community where your professional goals and work are supported by a diverse team
- Access to internal and external trainings via other providers
- A supportive internal coaching and mentoring culture
- Corporate assets including a laptop and mobile phone with One Business Mobile Superior subscription (unlimited voice, text message, and data within the EU)
- Cafeteria package
- Private Medical Services
- Employee Assistance Program to support your well-being and mental health
- Life and accident insurance
- You can work remotely overseas for 20 days a year
- 16 weeks fully paid parental leave. This applies to all non-birthing partners who become parents due to birth or adoption
- You and your family members can enjoy several discounts from our partners
- You will be working in a hybrid model, which means 3 days working from home with 2 days office visit per week
What skills you will learn
- Advanced trade compliance and regulatory risk management.
- Stakeholder engagement and decision-making in complex compliance scenarios.
- Use of compliance screening tools and calibration techniques.
VOIS Equal Opportunity Employer Commitment
Vodafone recognises and celebrates the value of diversity in building a workforce that reflects the customers and communities it serves. No form of discrimination is tolerated. This includes, but is not limited to, discrimination based on race, colour, age, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, ethnicity, disability, religion or belief, political affiliation, trade union membership, nationality, citizenship, indigenous status, medical condition, HIV status, neurodiversity, social origin, cultural background, marital or civil partnership status, or socio-economic background.
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