Director Global Trade Compliance
About The Position
The Director Global Trade Compliance leads the global trade compliance function and a team operating across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. The role is responsible for developing and evolving a best-in-class worldwide international trade compliance program, including effective policies and procedures, organization-wide training, and a global organizational structure that supports compliant trade activities. The Director provides senior expertise on trade controls and sanctions, advises trade compliance leaders and business partners, and works across departments to address legal and regulatory changes, trends, and risks. The role also oversees compliance controls, technology, filings, internal reviews, audits, risk assessments, performance metrics, and trade compliance due diligence and integration for potential acquisitions. International and domestic travel is required, typically less than 30%.
Requirements
- Fifteen years of international and US trade experience.
- At least five years in a management role within a multinational corporation.
- Expertise in export regulations, sanctions programs, embargoes, and import requirements.
- Ability to work cross-functionally and across different cultures.
- Knowledge of SAP or similar ERP systems.
- Experience developing and implementing trade programs, policies, procedures, and trade compliance technology within a multinational organization.
- Commercial orientation and ability to understand complex regulatory issues, solve problems creatively, mitigate risk, and support business objectives.
- Excellent communication skills, including conveying complicated topics clearly and concisely and adapting communication to different audiences.
- Strong organizational skills and motivation to plan and lead high-performance teams in a dynamic environment.
- Integrity and commitment to high ethical standards and personal values.
- Demonstrated success in developing a robust trade compliance organization and hiring and developing a diverse team.
- Bachelor's degree required.
- International and domestic travel required, typically less than 30%.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with the Substances Control Act, REACH compliance, and adherence to DEA rules.
- Master's degree or Juris Doctor degree.
Responsibilities
- Lead the global trade compliance function and manage its team across the Americas, Europe, and Asia.
- Enhance the structure and strategy of the global trade compliance organization and develop, implement, and oversee controls that ensure compliance with trade requirements.
- Establish, implement, and maintain corporate trade compliance policies, standards, and procedures.
- Evaluate team staffing, clarity of responsibilities, skill sets, training, and organizational networks.
- Propose and lead implementation of trade compliance technology, systems, and databases to streamline processes, measure performance, and maintain trade-related documentation.
- Work with departments and advise the business on legal and regulatory changes, trade compliance trends, and risks; build relationships to support proactive compliance.
- Develop and implement processes for compliant submission of applicable filings, notifications, and representations to government agencies and financial institutions.
- Establish, implement, and support an internal compliance review program, including periodic audits, risk assessments, and compliance metrics.
- Analyze trade compliance reports and metrics and report trends, concerns, and improvement opportunities to senior management.
- Represent Trade Compliance in mergers and acquisitions, conduct due diligence reviews for potential acquisitions, and support integration into corporate compliance programs.
- Build relationships with senior management and executives to understand company culture and strategic directives and improve the perception of the Trade Compliance function.
- Serve as the most senior leader and expert in trade controls and sanctions, providing advice and guidance to trade compliance leaders across the organization.
- Participate in strategic cross-functional corporate initiatives.
- Benchmark and collaborate with internal and external leaders to develop best-in-class compliance strategies.
Benefits
- Paid time off.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees.
- 401(k) for eligible employees.
- Eligible for bonus pay.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
