Senior Analyst, Global Trade Sanctions & Export Controls
About The Position
This is a senior trade compliance role centered on export controls, sanctions compliance, SAP GTS implementation, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration in a global environment. As a Senior Global Trade Analyst, you will own critical day-to-day export controls and sanctions activities that support compliant, efficient global operations. You will apply trade regulatory knowledge, strengthen SAP Global Trade Services (GTS) controls, and partner with colleagues across functions to translate complex requirements into practical processes. This role combines operational ownership with project leadership. You will help implement new sanctions requirements, improve licensing automation, and strengthen reporting, training, and process documentation. Your work will improve operational consistency, maintain continuity of business-critical compliance activities, and support the team’s capacity to deliver strategic system and process improvements. At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We’re working a minimum of 4 days a week onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary.
Requirements
- High school diploma with at least 6 years of relevant trade or equivalent experience; OR Associate’s degree with at least 4 years of relevant experience; OR Bachelor’s degree with at least 2 years of relevant experience
- Experience in one or more of the following areas: SAP GTS, Export controls, Restricted party screening, Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classification, Trade Compliance
Nice To Haves
- Understanding of HS codes and Export Control Classification Numbers (ECCNs), including their use in administering sanctions and export controls.
- Knowledge of end-to-end logistics processes, including transportation modes, trade documentation, and Electronic Export Information (EEI) filing.
- Understanding of restricted party screening processes.
- Export Compliance Specialist certification.
- Ability to research and interpret Title 15 of the Code of Federal Regulations (15 CFR).
- Advanced Microsoft Excel and/or Power BI skills.
- Intermediate skills in generative AI or agentic AI.
- Ability to communicate complex technical requirements clearly, build collaborative relationships across a diverse global organization, and influence process improvements.
- For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.
Responsibilities
- Own recurring sanctions review activities, prioritize operational needs, and provide coverage to maintain service levels, review quality, and effective controls.
- Partner with cross-functional colleagues to define business requirements for managing controlled exports, with an emphasis on systematic controls and automation.
- Interpret U.S., European Union, and Swiss trade product sanctions and translate applicable requirements into operational processes and system controls.
- Lead projects and processes to implement SAP GTS/E4H controls for exports of controlled items to sanctioned countries, including new sanctions packages and Harmonized System (HS) controls for licensing.
- Serve as a subject matter expert for implementing and operationalizing OFAC, BIS, and EU export licenses in SAP GTS. Support GTS upgrades and automated license creation.
- Create and maintain standardized processes, work instructions, and training materials. Explain technical trade requirements clearly to colleagues with varied levels of subject matter knowledge.
- Review operational escalations involving sanctioned countries and partner with internal stakeholders, Global Trade Legal & Compliance (GTLC), and the EurAsia Legal team to resolve issues.
- Serve as the first point of escalation for contingent employees performing sales order release and related standard work for sanctioned countries. Investigate process gaps, failures, and deviations; gather facts, evaluate options, and coordinate corrective actions with cross-functional partners.
- Oversee audit completion, recommend corrective actions, and support follow-through on identified improvements.
- Maintain recurring metrics and performance reporting, including the percentage of sanctioned material reviewed for Russia and sanctions review quality.
- Review monthly performance indicators for external partners and identify opportunities to improve quality, throughput, operational consistency, and cost effectiveness.
- Provide backup support for sanctioned party screening and maintain continuity across core compliance processes.
- Apply the Medtronic Performance System to problem-solving and continuous improvement while contributing to a collaborative, respectful global team environment.
Benefits
- Health, Dental and vision insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability leave
- Dependent daycare spending account
- Tuition assistance/reimbursement
- Simple Steps (global well-being program)
- Incentive plans
- 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match
- Short-term disability
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums)
- Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
