We are seeking someone to manage our international trade compliance (ITC) program, including implementing/enhancing controls, maintaining and updating policies and procedures, managing escalations of transactions of concern, auditing process implementation, investigating issues as needed, and assisting with government reviews or inquiries as required.

Our ideal candidate has a good understanding of EU and Chinese import, export, and sanctions laws and requirements. 

• Manage investigations of potential or suspected violations of law or company policy and, where required, work with legal to prepare disclosures to government agencies;
• Manage and oversee complex transaction reviews for our global business enterprise that touch on multi-jurisdictional sanctions programs and export control regimes;
• Manage and update customs, sanctions, export & licensing compliance policies; draft processes and work step instructions in support of compliance policies;
• Provide guidance on international trade compliance laws, regulations, policies, procedures and standard work;
• Support the development of policies, procedures, standard work and desk instructions for various trade compliance areas (including licensing and authorizations, investigations, facility management, etc.), and support implementation of such requirements;   
• Support the development and communication of solid ITC program infrastructure, leadership, culture, awareness and training;
• Prepare factual summaries, presentations and training materials regarding trade compliance issues and obligations, and lead presentations and training sessions to  businesses and management as needed;
• Participate in audits, internal reviews and investigations to identify compliance enhancement opportunities and develop corrective actions and risk mitigation strategies to address compliance gaps;
• Project leadership in compliance enhancement initiatives by collaborating with other departments (Engineering, Human Resources, Supply Chain, IT etc.) and leading cross-functional teams.

• BA/BS degree and JD or customs broker license (or similar qualification) with 5+ years experience;
• Subject matter expertise in sanctions, licensing, export controls, import processes, and customs;
• An ability to communicate confidently, concisely, and clearly in fast-paced, high energy environment;
• The ability to build client relationships in the corporate business setting and foster a client-service oriented atmosphere;
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, including a solid executive presence;
• Must be a strong leader and individual contributor, with excellent judgment and professional maturity;
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task, manage multiple deadlines simultaneously, and provide guidance and practical solutions to cross-functional projects effectively and on time;
• Demonstrated ability to work with minimal daily supervision as a member of both business teams and the legal services organization, and to balance numerous priorities within compressed time frames;
• Must be an excellent advisor and business partner, able to see “the big picture” yet understand the necessity and importance of being meticulous and addressing details;
• Ability to remain calm and composed under pressure, in a fast-paced environment of rapidly changing demands;
• General corporate or commercial experience providing guidance and practical solutions for “doing business” with or in other countries preferred;
• Compliance program, risk assessment, risk management and/or audit experience a plus.