About The Job Are you ready to chart your own career? The runway to success in global aviation begins here… Are you looking for an opportunity to work for a general brand where you can utilize your skills, collaborate with a diverse team, and grow within a dynamic organization? We are seeking a

Compliance Coordinator / KYC & Export Control Specialist to join our Compliance team. This role will be based in Valencia, Spain, with a flexible hybrid work setup. Don’t hesitate to apply if you are within commuting distance of Valencia a few days per week.

Purpose of the Role This role supports the Compliance function in delivering effective KYC, due diligence, and export control oversight across Chapman Freeborn Group. It ensures that all business activities comply with applicable sanctions, AML/CTF, and export control regulations, while enabling efficient onboarding and operational continuity.

Acting as a key second line of defense, this position plays a critical role in supporting global business units through risk-based compliance guidance and operational oversight.

Key Responsibilities

Perform onboarding and due diligence checks on customers, suppliers, and counterparties, including risk-based KYC reviews (ownership structures, screening checks)

Ensure accurate tracking, documentation, and auditability of onboarding processes, acting as a key contact for stakeholder queries

Provide day-to-day compliance guidance and assess transactions for AML, sanctions, fraud, and bribery risks

Escalate high-risk or suspicious cases in line with established procedures

Support assessments of transactions against export control regulations, including license tracking where required

Monitor high-risk jurisdictions, restricted activities, and sanctions developments

Maintain accurate compliance records and audit trails across systems and trackers

Track onboarding progress and contribute to KPIs and compliance reporting





Support continuous improvement of compliance processes, including policies, SOPs, training, and system enhancements

Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders including Compliance, Legal, Finance, HR, IT, and Sales/Brokers

Provide support on ad hoc compliance projects, investigations, and regulatory initiatives

What We’re Looking For

1-3 years of experience in compliance, KYC, AML, due diligence, or a related regulatory environment

Good understanding of sanctions regimes and regulatory frameworks, with the ability to apply them pragmatically

Strong analytical skills and high attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced, global environment

Effective communication and stakeholder management skills across diverse teams and regions

High level of integrity with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information

Key Competencies

Risk awareness and sound judgement

Attention to detail and accuracy

Strong organization and time management

Collaboration and teamwork

Accountability and ownership

What We Offer

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunity to join a global, diverse, and inclusive organization

Career development and learning opportunities

Exposure to international compliance frameworks and global stakeholders

Equal Opportunity Statement Chapman Freeborn provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

📌 Compliance Coordinator (KYC & Export Control Specialist) (Madrid)
🏢 Chapman Freeborn Airchartering
📍 Madrid