Xylem is a leading global water technology company with over 23.000 employees dedicated to solving the world’s most challenging water issues. We are a global provider of efficient, innovative and sustainable water technologies improving the way water is used, managed, conserved and re-used. Our international team is unified in a common purpose: creating advanced technology and other trusted solutions to solve the world’s water challenges. We are committed to creating an organization of inclusion and diversity, where everyone feels involved, respected, valued and connected, and where everyone is free to bring their authentic selves and ideas.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a (Senior) Analyst Compliance – Due Diligence & Screening (m/f/d) to join our team. This role will focus on conducting denied and restricted party screening and supporting due diligence reviews critical to identifying and assessing third-party risks and ensuring compliance with evolving international trade, sanctions, and anti-corruption regulations.
Location: Budapest / Törökbálint (Hungary) or Lainate (Italy) or Montecchio Maggiore (Italy)
Tasks
- Conduct daily screening of third-party customers, suppliers, and other partners against denied, restricted, and sanctioned party lists using provided web-based screening services and other resources as necessary.
- Perform risk-based due diligence reviews on high-risk third parties, including background checks, ownership structure assessments, and reputational risk analysis.
- Use third-party compliance tools and databases (e.g., Descartes, LexisNexis, World-Check, Dow Jones Risk & Compliance) to screen and monitor external parties.
- Evaluate and escalate potential matches or red flags identified during screening or due diligence processes.
- Document findings, assessments, and decisions to maintain clear audit trails and ensure transparency.
- Support onboarding of new third parties by completing required compliance checks prior to engagement.
- Liaise with Procurement, Sales, Legal, and other internal stakeholders to resolve issues and ensure compliance requirements are met.
- Stay current on regulatory developments related to sanctions, export controls, anti-bribery, and anti-money laundering.
- Assist in reviewing and updating internal procedures, workflows, and policies related to screening and due diligence.
- Participate in internal audits, investigations, and compliance risk assessments as needed.
- Support broader compliance initiatives such as training, awareness, and automation projects.
Requirements
- Whether you have a degree in logistics, business administration, engineering or law or a comparable qualification - the decisive factor for us is your relevant professional experience in the field of screening and due diligence - ideally at least 2 years in a multinational or regulated industry.
- Familiarity with global sanctions regimes (e.g., UN, OFAC, BIS, EU, UK, CH) and anti-corruption laws (e.g., US-FCPA, UK Bribery Act). Experience with antiboycott regulations, AML and compliance requirements is a plus.
- Experience conducting due diligence reviews or working with compliance screening platforms.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and documentation skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate across departments and time zones.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
- Travel around 15%
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of global trade management platforms (e.g., SAP GTS, Screening Tools and Platforms such as Thompson Reuters, E2Open, OCR, MK Denial, etc.).
- Experience working in a global, matrixed organization.
Benefits
- Professional Development – To advance the capabilities of our people, we offer a wide variety of experiences to support our employees’ professional growth and continuous learning.
- Total Rewards – We offer comprehensive programs for compensation, benefits, recognition, learning and development, work-life integration and corporate citizenship.
- Watermark – Watermark is our corporate social responsibility program working to provide education and access to safe water to ensure healthy lives, gender equality, and resilient communities. Employees have the opportunity to learn and volunteer on various water-related projects.
- Employee Networks – Our Employee Networks provide a professional, supportive network for employees from diverse backgrounds, including Women’s, LGBT+ and Allies, Veteran’s, People of Color and Allies, Emerging Leaders, and Working Parents Networks.
For questions regarding this opportunity, please reach out to Niklas Naunheim, Senior Talent Acquisition Partner at +49 1621374371.
We are looking forward to your application!
Xylem is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.
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