Main roles of central Export control analyst:

• Using multiple web applications that analyse parcel data to review and analyse parcel data alerts in real time
• Cross-analyse parcel data provided in the web application with open source information, in line with predefined investigation rules
• Identify false positives, ie. find out which alerts can be dispatched or dismissed based on additional research and analysis
• Request more information from the client / business unit when required to determine whether an export licence is required
• Document the investigation for products that have Dual-Use
• Check the consistency between an export parcel and an export licence if the sending customer holds one (eg. destination, type of product, validity date, price, weight etc)
• Report any patterns you find surprising or suspicious to your Senior Analyst or to the central trade compliance team

Specific skills

• Higher School Certificate (HSC) or equivalent
• Computer literacy and ability to navigate web applications
• Searches in web open sources. Knowledge of basic open source intelligence techniques is an advantage
• Ability to apply risk-based analysis in line with predefined rules of investigation
• Being familiar with Tariff nomenclature classification (HS, HTS) is an advantage
• Being familiar with Export Control regulations, including international sanctions and dual-use goods (US EAR, UK, EU regulations, FDA…) is an advantage

Soft skills

• Attention to detail
• Curiosity -an interest in international relations would be an asset
• Proactive
• Ability to use judgement to decide when to escalate cases