Centralized Screening Specialist

At Aptiv, we are shaping the future of mobility through innovation, technology, and operational excellence. We are looking for a Centralized Screening Specialist to join our team and play a critical role in ensuring compliance with international trade regulations through sanctioned and restricted party screening activities. In this role, you will perform first-level reviews of customers and suppliers flagged by SAP GTS screening processes, release clear false-positive matches, escalate potential compliance risks, and maintain accurate audit-ready documentation. YOUR ROLE: Daily Screening Operations Review blocked trading partners in SAP GTS. Analyze sanctioned party screening results and assess potential matches. Evaluate trading partners information, including names, addresses, countries, and screening hit details. Determine whether cases can be cleared as false positives or require escalation. Compliance and Case Management Manage blocks and maintain accurate system records. Document decisions using consistent, audit-ready comments. Escalate uncertain or potentially high-risk matches to Corporate Trade Compliance and Legal teams. Reporting and Documentation Maintain daily screening trackers and operational metrics. Record and retain supporting evidence for released and escalated cases. Support audit requirements and compliance reporting activities. Monitor queue volumes and highlight unusual trends or issues. Continuous Improvement Participate in process transitions, training, and knowledge-sharing activities. Contribute to process standardization, efficiency improvements, and documentation updates YOUR BACKGROUND Required Qualifications Strong attention to detail, analytical mindset, and ability to follow structured procedures. Experience with ERP systems, workflow tools, compliance processes, or master data environments. Strong documentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Professional English proficiency and ability to work independently while adhering to established guidelines and escalations. Preferred Qualifications Experience with SAP GTS or other trade compliance screening solutions. Knowledge of sanctioned party screening, export controls, and international trade compliance. Experience in GBS/shared services environments, master data processes, and compliance documentation. Why join us? You can grow at Aptiv. Aptiv provides an inclusive work environment where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity or beliefs. You can have an impact. Safety is a core Aptiv value; we want a safer world for us and our children, one with: Zero fatalities, Zero injuries, Zero accidents. You have support. We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family and your physical and mental health with a competitive health insurance package. Your Benefits at Aptiv: Private health care (Signal Iduna) and Life insurance for you and your beloved ones Well-Being Program that includes regular webinars, workshops, and networking events Hybrid work (min. 47 days/yr of remote work, flexible working hours) Employee Pension Plan paid by the employer (you get + 3,5% on each gross salary) Access to sports groups and Multisport card #LI-PP1 Privacy Notice - Active Candidates: https://www.aptiv.com/privacy-notice-active-candidates Aptiv is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.