Your future position
As a Junior Risk and Compliance Analyst, you will support Kpler’s Risk & Compliance function by delivering data-driven maritime risk and sanctions-related analysis for clients and internal teams across the Americas. You will strengthen regional analyst presence, improve responsiveness to local market dynamics, support pre-sales and client retention, and contribute to Kpler’s broader growth in maritime risk and compliance intelligence. This aligns with the team plan to expand analyst coverage into strategic hubs and establish an Americas analyst presence to support regional clients and pre-sales efforts.
Key Responsibilities
Monitor and analyse maritime risk, sanctions exposure, compliance red flags, and vessel behaviour.
Support pre-sales, customer success, and account teams with timely risk and compliance insights for client conversations and commercial opportunities.
Produce recurring and ad hoc intelligence outputs, including short briefs, analyst notes, case studies, and client-facing material.
Investigate vessel behaviour and ownership / identity patterns using AIS, cargo, and related maritime datasets.
Contribute to regional risk briefings, webinars, white papers, and thought-leadership content for Kpler’s market presence.
Capture client feedback and market needs to help shape product improvements and regional market alignment.
Escalate sensitive or complex compliance questions to senior team members when appropriate.
Maintain high editorial and analytical standards across deliverables.
Collaborate with the wider R&C and commercial teams to help improve win rates, retention, and client trust.
Experience & Background
Essential:
2 years of experience in maritime risk, sanctions, compliance, intelligence, shipping analytics, or a related maritime role
Experience working with structured data, desk research, or analytical reporting
Basic understanding of maritime trade, sanctions frameworks, or vessel behaviour analysis
Ability to turn complex data into concise, practical insights for internal and external audiences
Desirable:
Experience supporting commercial teams or client-facing requests
Exposure to North / South American shipping, commodities, insurance, or financial compliance topics
Familiarity with AIS, vessel tracking, ownership research, or maritime datasets
Experience in a B2B intelligence, SaaS, shipping, or compliance environment
Skills & Competencies
Technical / Functional Skills:
Strong analytical and research skills
Ability to work with maritime datasets, vessel intelligence, and risk indicators
Clear written communication for client-friendly outputs
Good command of Excel / SQL and presentation tools
Ability to synthesise commercial, regulatory, and maritime information
Behavioural Competencies:
Curiosity and sound judgement
Strong attention to detail
Ability to prioritise in a fast-moving environment
Collaborative mindset
Reliability and ownership
Willingness to learn and receive feedback
