[Hiring] Analyst 4, Trade Compliance @Western Digital

Role Description

The next big thing in data is you! Western Digital is seeking an Export Compliance Program Manager to support Western Digital’s Export Compliance program and to enable efficient and effective processes and controls in compliance with global export controls and sanctions. This position will report to the Director of Export Compliance within the Ethics & Compliance team under the Legal Department and will join a team of global trade compliance professionals.

• Monitor trade compliance regulations and implement trade compliance controls to reduce trade compliance risks.
• Support GTC in resolving complex trade compliance scenarios across APAC.
• Contribute to global compliance efforts through end-user/end-use due diligence, risk assessment, audit execution, red flag analysis and resolution, and compliance assurance initiatives.

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree required; graduate degree preferred.
• Strong background in conducting trade compliance risk assessments and process audits.
• 8+ years of direct export compliance experience, preferably with semiconductor or technology industry.
• Solid knowledge on China Dual Use and rare earths export controls and classification.
• Chinese language proficiency (spoken and written) is highly preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of APAC export controls and sanctions.
• Good understanding of US Export controls and sanctions including U.S. dual use export classification, RPL screening, OFAC, End user, End use controls and License determination.
• Proven experience with export classification of technology, software, and hardware, including but not limited to category 5, Part 2 (encryption) and category 3.
• Experience with APAC export licensing, compliance agreements & assurances (EUCs etc.).
• Oracle GTM proficiency is highly desired, Salesforce and Model N a plus.
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to detect trade compliance risks and vulnerabilities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate technical details to various stakeholders.
• Critical thinking, diligence, excellent problem solving and record retention skills.
• Ability to learn new and different technologies and stay abreast of emerging technologies.
• Skilled in MS Office suite of products (including MS Teams), productivity and collaboration applications such as SharePoint, OneDrive, and Smartsheet.

Requirements

• Manage compliance with China Dual-Use and Rare Earths export controls.
• Interpret and ensure compliance with APAC trade regulations (CN, MY, SG, TH, PH), implementing regional export compliance strategies.
• Conduct risk assessments, including Point of Sales (POS) reviews, red flag analysis, and risk mitigation.
• Support the Entity List program and implementation of sanctions controls.
• Lead the Import Export Compliance Assurance Program and other compliance reviews & audits.
• Draft, update, and maintain GTC policies, policy-based guidelines, SOPs, and desk instructions.
• Serve as training and reporting liaison for GTC, and the “Know Your Customer” annual training program.
• Engage with global trade operations, procurement, supply chain, logistics, product development, engineering, and sales in APAC region to provide trade compliance support.
• Lead or support project management activities, serving as the central liaison for export compliance initiatives.

Benefits

• Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity.
• Commitment to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.
• Opportunities for applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and hiring process.