SYNCLAIRGLOBAL RISK
Independent risk & compliance advisory

Navigate complexity.
Move forward with
confidence.

We help businesses identify risk, strengthen compliance, and navigate changing regulations with clarity and confidence.

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CLEAR INSIGHT. PRACTICAL GUIDANCE. INFORMED DECISIONS.
Sanctions & Trade ComplianceThird-Party Due DiligenceRegulatory MonitoringCompliance Program Development
01 / What we do

Clarity where
it matters most.

Understand your exposure. Strengthen your controls. Make your next decision with a clearer view of the risks. Our work is tailored to your business, relationships, and operating environment.

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Sanctions & Trade Compliance

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) administers and enforces U.S. economic and trade sanctions against targeted foreign governments, individuals, groups, and entities. Sanctions compliance is an important part of broader Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) efforts.

Understanding your company’s exposure through business relationships and transactions is the first step in assessing sanctions and trade compliance risk.

Compliance support includes:

  • Restricted-party screening and match review
  • Ownership research and enhanced due diligence
  • Screening procedures and escalation workflows
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II

Third-Party Due Diligence

Look beyond the company name. Third-party due diligence evaluates suppliers, vendors, and business partners to identify and mitigate risks, including trade compliance breaches, financial crime, and reputational exposure.

The goal is to assess whether a potential partner aligns with your company’s legal and ethical standards, helping safeguard your business before the first deal.

Key considerations include:

  • Corporate and beneficial ownership research
  • Adverse media and reputational risk reviews
  • Documented findings and risk assessments
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III

Regulatory Monitoring

Turn relevant regulatory developments into useful business intelligence, with attention to what changed and what may need review.

  • Monitoring tailored to your sector and activities
  • Focused updates and impact summaries
  • Risk assessment and policy review priorities
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IV

Compliance Program Development

Build a practical foundation for managing compliance, with clear responsibilities and processes your team can use.

  • Risk assessments and gap reviews
  • Policies, procedures, and control design
  • Documentation and implementation support
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02 / About Synclair

Investigative depth.
Business perspective.

Our foundation

Sanctions investigations.
Financial intelligence.
Global risk analysis.

Synclair Global Risk is a DC-based advisory firm bringing nearly a decade of experience in economic sanctions investigations, financial intelligence, and third-party risk to businesses navigating complex compliance challenges.

Our founder’s experience includes work supporting OFAC investigations, risk analysis at Meta, and financial intelligence reporting at Deloitte.

Our approach combines careful research with clear documentation and actionable recommendations. We work alongside business leaders and legal teams to help translate risk findings into operational next steps.

SGR was founded by J. Synclair Kelley, a former consultant at Deloitte. She holds a Master’s degree in International Commerce and Policy from George Mason University and a certificate in Illicit Trade Analysis.

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03 / How we work

From uncertainty
to a clear next step.

Focused engagements. Defined deliverables. Guidance grounded in your business priorities.

I / UNDERSTAND

Start with your business.

We discuss your activities, relationships, and compliance priorities to define the questions that need answering.

II / ASSESS

Follow the evidence.

We research relevant sources, review available documentation, and identify findings, gaps, and areas for further review.

III / ACT

Make the work usable.

You receive clear findings and practical priorities, with support options scoped to the needs of your team.

04 / Start a conversation

Let’s discuss your
compliance needs.

Tell us about your business and the challenges you’re navigating.

A complimentary first conversation.

Explore your priorities and whether our services are a fit. Project scope, timing, and pricing are agreed before work begins.

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What does an engagement include?

Each engagement has an agreed scope, deliverables, timeline, and fee. Depending on your needs, work may include a due diligence report, risk assessment, regulatory update, or compliance procedures.

Can you work alongside our legal team?

Yes. Our research, risk assessments, and implementation support can complement your legal team’s work. Legal interpretations and legal advice remain with qualified counsel.

Do you offer ongoing support?

Project-based work and ongoing advisory or monitoring support can be discussed during your introductory consultation.