Know who you trade with, what you export and where it ends up.
TradeRisk helps companies assess risks relating to customers, sanctions, dual-use, export control and end users before an international transaction turns into a compliance problem.
EU Sanctions · UN Sanctions · OFAC · UK Sanctions · Export Control · Dual-Use
Who TradeRisk works for
TradeRisk supports organisations that trade internationally, supply sensitive sectors or work with products and technologies that may require additional compliance checks.
Defence & Aerospace
Companies that supply directly or indirectly to defence, aerospace or other strategic sectors and need support with end-use, end-user and export compliance questions.
High-Tech & Electronics
Organisations working with advanced technology, electronics, software, sensors, drones, communication systems or other products that may fall under export control or dual-use regulations.
Industry & Machine Building
Machine builders, metal companies and manufacturers of industrial equipment that supply internationally and want insight into customers, end users and possible export restrictions.
Importers & Exporters
Companies that buy, sell or distribute goods internationally and want to manage risks relating to customers, countries, sanctions and end use.
Trading Companies
Trading companies acting as intermediaries in international supply chains that need better control over counterparties, flows of goods and end use.
When do you need TradeRisk?
Compliance questions often arise in the middle of a commercial transaction — for example when doubts emerge about a customer, product, destination or end user.
- You want to know who you are doing business with.
- You are unsure whether a customer, UBO or business partner needs additional screening.
- You want to know whether a product may fall under export control or dual-use regulations.
- You trade with countries or regions where sanctions risks may apply.
- You supply, directly or indirectly, to defence-related end users.
- Your organisation has no in-house compliance specialist, but does face recurring compliance questions.
- You want insight into the main compliance risks within your organisation.
TradeRisk helps structure these questions and carry out an appropriate, risk-based assessment.
Practical support with international compliance
Export Compliance QuickScan
A compact, independent risk analysis of your customers, products, destinations, sanctions and end use — fixed price, no lengthy engagement.
- Assessment of customer and counterparty risks
- Check on product and technology classification
- Assessment of destination and sanctions risks
- Check on end-use and end-user procedures
- Compact risk report with points of attention
- 30-minute follow-up call included
Due Diligence
Know your customer, business partner and ultimate beneficial owner. TradeRisk supports Customer Due Diligence, KYC, UBO research and Enhanced Due Diligence.
- Customer Due Diligence (CDD)
- KYC and business partner research
- UBO and corporate structure research
- Enhanced Due Diligence
- Adverse media and reputation research
- PEP and risk assessments
Sanctions & Screening
Prevent your organisation from unintentionally doing business with sanctioned individuals, entities or high-risk parties.
- Screening of customers and suppliers
- UBO and PEP screening
- Screening of end users
- EU, UN, OFAC and UK sanctions regimes
- Country and jurisdiction risks
- Transaction-related risk assessments
Export & Dual-Use
Support with questions on export control, dual-use goods and possible licensing requirements.
- Initial assessment of export control risks
- Dual-use risk analysis
- Support with classification questions
- End-use research
- End-user research
- Support with licensing questions
Defence & Strategic Trade
Compliance support for companies operating in defence, aerospace and other strategically sensitive sectors.
- Assessment of defence-related transactions
- End-user research
- End-use research
- Screening of international trading partners
- Support with export control questions
- Strategic trade risk assessments
Compliance Frameworks
From ad-hoc checks to a structured, risk-based compliance approach, including setting up an Internal Compliance Programme (ICP).
- CDD and KYC policy
- Sanctions policy and screening procedures
- Export compliance procedures
- Internal Compliance Programme (ICP)
- Dual-use procedures
- Risk assessments
- Escalation and decision-making procedures
External Compliance Support
An external compliance specialist for when your organisation needs expertise, but does not want to hire a full-time specialist.
- Compliance gap analyses
- On-demand compliance support
- Support with complex cases
- Sparring partner for management
- Training and knowledge transfer
- Temporary or ongoing support
Specialised expertise. Practical application.
Risk-based approach
No unnecessary procedures or theoretical reports. The focus is on the risks that are genuinely relevant to your organisation and trading activities.
Specialised niche knowledge
CDD, sanctions, export control and dual-use are often handled separately. TradeRisk combines these disciplines within an international trade context.
Flexible deployment
From a one-off assessment to ongoing support alongside your existing team.
Independent perspective
An external specialist can flag risks and assess questions from an objective perspective.
From question to practical solution
Inventory
We map the question, the parties involved, products, countries and transactions.
Risk assessment
We assess relevant risks relating to customers, UBOs, sanctions, goods, end use and destinations.
Research & Analysis
Where needed, we carry out additional due diligence, screening or research.
Advice & Next steps
You receive a clear assessment with practical next steps for your organisation.
Frequently asked questions about trade compliance
When is Customer Due Diligence required?
Customer Due Diligence may be required when you enter into a new business relationship, when a transaction carries an elevated risk, or when additional information about the customer, UBO or corporate structure is needed.
What is the difference between sanctions screening and due diligence?
Sanctions screening primarily focuses on checking individuals and organisations against relevant sanctions lists. Due diligence is broader and can also cover corporate structures, UBOs, reputation, adverse media and other risk factors.
What are dual-use goods?
Dual-use goods are products, software or technologies that can have both civilian and military applications. Export restrictions or licensing requirements may apply to certain goods.
When should an end user be investigated?
Investigating the end user can be important when goods are supplied internationally, especially where sensitive technology, dual-use goods, defence-related applications or elevated geographical risks are involved.
Can TradeRisk be engaged temporarily as an external compliance specialist?
Yes. Depending on the question, TradeRisk can be deployed flexibly for one-off assessments, temporary support or ongoing compliance support.
In doubt about a customer, transaction or export?
A compliance question does not have to wait until it becomes a full-blown problem. Discuss your situation and find out which next steps are appropriate.