Trade Compliance Manager

Job summary

This role involves managing complex regulatory risks in global trade, particularly focusing on sanctions and export controls within defense-related activities. The position requires providing expert guidance, supporting commercial teams, and enabling risk-based decision-making while monitoring geopolitical developments.

Qualifications

• Experienced compliance professional with expertise in sanctions, export controls, or financial crime.
• Comfortable in complex, high-risk environments.
• Background in logistics, shipping, defense, or other regulated industries preferred.
• Commercially minded with a balance of risk management and business priorities.
• Insightful on geopolitical developments and their business impact.
• Strong communicator capable of translating complexity into practical guidance.
• Confident in engaging and influencing senior stakeholders globally.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance on sanctions and export controls, particularly for defense-related activities.
• Partner with commercial teams to support bids for government and non-government contracts.
• Assess and manage regulatory risks related to controlled and sensitive commodities.
• Enable risk-based decision-making across various transactions and markets.
• Monitor geopolitical and regulatory developments, providing actionable insights.
• Advise on sensitive topics, supporting senior leadership discussions.
• Manage reputational risks and stakeholder-sensitive issues.
• Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, and business stakeholders for aligned operations.

Skills

• Strong expertise in sanctions and export controls.
• Ability to operate in fast-evolving environments.
• Commercial acumen and risk management skills.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.

Education

• Relevant degree or equivalent experience in compliance or related fields.

Tools

• Familiarity with compliance management systems and regulatory frameworks.