About Czarnikow (CZ)

CZ is a global supply chain solutions company with 160 years of experience in commodity trading, whose purpose is to exert a positive economic and sustainable influence in its food, beverage, and energy supply chains. CZ buys, sells, moves and de-risks commodities through a range of services including trade finance, commodities trading, analysis, freight, logistics and price risk management.

We are an entrepreneurial company, with innovation at the heart of everything we do. We are open to change, as shown through the recent expansion of our product portfolio and move into energy. Our people are our most valued asset and make the business what it is today. We hope that you will join our team.

CZ offers the chance to join a dynamic and exciting team of professionals and learn in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.

In addition, we offer a competitive starting salary, supported by a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

• Discretionary bonus structure


• Competitive company pension scheme


• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance


• Life assurance


• A collaborative and collegiate work environment and culture


• Tailored learning and development


• Charity fundraising and volunteering opportunities

To find out more about life and careers at CZ, visit our LinkedIn, Youtube page.

The individual will be responsible for the due diligence process for new and existing counterparties and vessel approvals. Czarnikow’s Compliance department supports all global entities in trade compliance as well as obligations of the regulated entity. The role offers lots of variety and learning opportunities.

• Assisting with the onboarding, periodic reviews, and trigger event reviews of all types of counterparties across multiple jurisdictions.


• Requesting, reviewing, tracking, and maintaining CDD documentation in line with internal procedures and applicable regulations.


• Conducting screening of counterparties and related parties (e.g. UBOs, directors) for sanctions, PEPs, and adverse media using third party tools.


• Analysing screening results and identifying potential matches, assessing related financial crime, ESG, and reputational risks.


• Performing jurisdictional and entity risk assessments to support accurate counterparty classification and decision-making.


• Liaising professionally with the Front Office and other internal stakeholders to manage expectations, respond to queries, obtain and update required documentation, and prioritise urgent requests.


• Updating and managing client databases, ensuring data integrity and compliance with recordkeeping obligations.


• Creating and preparing reports for internal stakeholders and senior management, summarising findings and flagging key risks or gaps.


• Supporting the delivery of the annual compliance programme, including internal reviews, policy updates, and training sessions.


• Taking ownership of assigned tasks and demonstrating accountability for quality and timeliness.


• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of supporting compliance policies and procedures and applying them in day-to-day activities.


• Contributing to the development and testing of internal compliance tools and guidance, such as CDD checklists, adverse media logs, escalation forms, by providing structured feedback and helping ensure practical usability.


• Actively using and maintaining compliance supporting documents as part of the day-to-day CDD/KYC process, including accurate completion, regular updates, and flagging any gaps or areas for improvement.


• Attending relevant training sessions or courses as needed to enhance compliance knowledge and performance.


• Remaining flexible and adaptable, supporting new tasks and responsibilities as required by organisational growth or change.


• Complying with instructions or tasks reasonably assigned by the Head of Compliance.


• Working independently and collaboratively within the team to achieve departmental goals.

Changes in the business may occasionally require alterations in this job description and these will be agreed with the post holder as appropriate.

Your role is related to the management of activities that ensure product safety, authenticity, legality and quality. Please review the BRCGS objectives, policy and related requirements located on the Intranet. Applies to HR, Compliance, Trading, Marketing, Operations, and Insurance Roles.

We are looking for someone with the following skillset and attributes:

• Strong interest in compliance, financial crime prevention, laws and regulations, particularly those applicable to UK firms, but also other global jurisdictions.


• Ability to quickly learn and apply internal compliance policies and procedures, with a willingness to ask questions and seek clarity where needed.


• Excellent organisational and administrative skills, with a strong attention to detail, accuracy, and record-keeping.


• Confident and professional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage effectively with colleagues across departments in the UK and global offices.


• Analytical and problem-solving mindset, with the ability to assess risks and interpret complex information from multiple sources.


• Good time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines, and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment.


• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, Forms and PowerPoint; familiarity with SharePoint and Teams is a plus.


• Quick to learn and adapt to internal systems, compliance tools, databases, and screening platforms.


• Interest in digital tools and technologies, especially as applied to compliance process improvements, automation, and workflow optimisation.


• Collaborative and proactive attitude, with the ability to work well independently and as part of a team.


• Reliable and discreet, demonstrating a strong sense of responsibility and confidentiality when handling sensitive information.

• 1-2 years of experience in a KYC / CDD or Compliance role.