Risk and Compliance Specialist – Global Trade

Palantir Technologies

. Manage and scale a global trade compliance program .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $100,000 - $172,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing global trade compliance programs, including ITAR, EAR, and OFAC regulations. Proficient in conducting due diligence, risk assessments, and providing regulatory guidance for export controls and compliance initiatives.

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Trade Compliance ManagementITAR/EAR Regulatory GuidanceDue Diligence and Risk AssessmentExport Control Authorization DraftingCross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Risk ManagementCompliance Program DevelopmentExport Control LicensingThird-Party Due DiligenceKYC ProceduresProject ManagementRegulatory ComplianceContract Language DraftingIncident ResponseData Access Adjudication

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsNegotiation SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsStakeholder Management

Tools & Technologies

DECCSSNAP-RACECompliance Screening Software

Industry Keywords

U.S. Defense ContractorExport ControlsSanctions ComplianceCUI ControlsTrade Compliance Policies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage and scale a global trade compliance program
Manage submissions of U.S. government trade controls and customs registrations, authorizations, reports, and license applications, including defense-related export licenses
Provide regulatory guidance on ITAR/EAR implementation
Support drafting or negotiation of trade compliance contract language
Maintain and update internal ITAR, EAR, and OFAC trade compliance policies and training materials
Triage and respond to potential export control incidents and sanctions issues
Adjudicate foreign-national access to ITAR-controlled data and employee access during international travel
Conduct due diligence and risk assessments on customers, counterparties, suppliers, and other third-party entities
Support cross-functional legal and compliance risk initiatives involving export controls, sanctions compliance, and third-party integrity
Serve as a regulatory guidance contact for forward-deployed engineering teams
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and management-level stakeholders on strategic compliance decisions

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 3 years of experience working on a risk or compliance team
5–7 years of experience on a risk or compliance team, including experience leading a function or workstream
Prior trade compliance experience for a U.S. defense contractor and/or SaaS company with ITAR-controlled products
Hands-on experience drafting and managing TAAs and other DDTC authorizations
Demonstrated experience conducting KYC or third-party due diligence in a high-volume, fast-paced setting
Proficiency in DECCS, SNAP-R, ACE, and third-party compliance screening software
Eligibility to access and work with U.S. export-controlled and restricted materials, including ITAR, EAR, OFAC, and CUI
Expert knowledge and experience drafting and applying for export and import authorizations
Understanding of the overlap and distinctions between U.S. trade controls and U.S. Department of Defense CUI controls
Ability to assist with terms-of-use compliance for U.S. government-furnished CUI
Strong program/project management and organizational skills
Ability to handle projects with competing deadlines

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Voluntary life insurance
Basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance
Commuter benefits
Take-what-you-need paid time off
Two weeks of paid time off built into the end of each year, subject to team and business needs
10 paid holidays
Supportive leave of absence program, including military service and medical events
Paid leave for new parents
Subsidized back-up care for all parents
Fertility and family-building benefits, including adoption, surrogacy, and preservation
Stipend for expenses associated with a new child
401(k) plan
Hybrid work options for many teams