Compliance and Procurement Specialist (m/f/x)

UP42 was founded in 2019 with a clear purpose: to transform how organizations order, access, and analyze Earth observation data. Our platform brings together the world's leading geospatial providers, and offers a single touchpoint to access, manage, and process data at scale. From vegetation management and infrastructure monitoring to disaster response, UP42 helps organizations across industries find solutions to complex problems through Earth observation. Our expert support team and detailed documentation guide our users through every step. Since July 2025, UP42 has been a part of Neo Space Group.

We are looking for a Compliance and Procurement Specialist (m/f/x) to join our Compliance team, where we bridge the gap between rigorous regulatory standards and fast-paced business growth. As our new team member, you will transition from manual processes to cutting-edge automation, acting as a vital partner to our Sales and Finance departments. This role offers a unique opportunity to build a versatile profile across financial crime, data privacy, and corporate ethics while directly enabling the company's revenue success.

What you will do:

• Manage the daily execution of the KYC and AML due diligence pipeline to ensure seamless and compliant customer onboarding.
• Resolve complex "Red Flag" alerts independently by investigating sanctions, PEPs, and adverse media to protect the company from risk.
• Act as a primary operational point of contact for Sales and Customer Success teams to provide fast, compliant solutions for new deals.
• Support the transformation of our compliance tech stack by testing and defining risk logic for our scalable KYC processes.
• Administer internal procurement guidelines and facilitate our purchase order processes within the Moss platform.
• Develop a single source of truth for all subscriptions and licenses through a comprehensive audit of vendor contracts.
• Execute day-to-day GDPR workflows (such as ROPA updates and DSR triage) to ensure data privacy remains a natural part of our operations.
• Administer company-wide ethics and compliance training to foster a culture of integrity and shared ownership.

Here is a good summary of what we are looking for:

• Prior experience supporting a Compliance or Legal function
• Proven risk analysis experience with a track record in conducting independent KYC, AML, and ABC assessments
• Investigative expertise in resolving screening alerts related to complex entities, directors, and shareholders
• Experience preparing documentation for external audits and completing Third-Party Due Diligence questionnaires for customers or partners
• Commercial acumen with the ability to balance rigid compliance standards against business needs
• Strong interpersonal skills to align teams and turn compliance requirements into shared ownership
• Analytical mindset with a strong urge to automate manual tasks and build scalable solutions
• High level of precision and detail orientation to ensure reliable results for the Finance and Legal teams
• Deep understanding of regulatory fundamentals including UBO structures, PEPs, and Sanctions
• Resilient and autonomous work style capable of managing high-volume tasks with clear prioritization

Bonus points if you bring:

• Experience with Moody's Compliance Catalyst or similar high-level screening tools
• Basic understanding of GDPR practicalities such as ROPA and Data Subject Rights
• Previous exposure to B2B tech environments or fast-growing startups

Let us tell you why UP42 is a good choice:

• Let's disrupt the industry: You get the chance to shape the state-of-the-art geospatial processing platform and create a completely new planetary perspective
• Let's stay flexible: We practice a hybrid working model - you can choose when to work from the comfort of your home or join your colleagues in our modern office in the heart of Kreuzberg, or even from a global place of your choice up to 90 days per year
• Let's win as a team: We're an inspiring international team working in a fun and productive environment
• Let's be fair: We offer a competitive salary package and other perks such as wellbeing initiatives, sponsored fitness subscriptions, an educational budget for your personal development and public transportation discount - just to name a few
• Let's enjoy the good side of life: Gather in regular team events as well as our global company parties twice a year
• Let's think outside of the box: There are challenges and enough space for creativity and taking ownership

Does this sound like a good next step into your geospatial career? If so, we look forward to receiving your application in English.

Our culture is one of belonging, where everyone feels welcome and where differences are celebrated. We seek to recruit the best talent regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background and/or belief-and strongly encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply. We also value more than the skills and experiences outlined in this job description. Even if you think you only fill 60% of the requirements for this role - we would still like to consider your application.