[Hiring] Director Global Trade Compliance @Veralto

Role Description

The Director Global Trade Compliance manages a global trade compliance team in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. This position will lead the overall trade compliance function and help develop a best-in-class international trade compliance program worldwide, including the creation and implementation of effective policies and procedures, training across the organization, as well as the definition, staffing, and ongoing evolution of a global trade compliance organizational structure responsible for the execution of trade activities to support the business.

• Enhance the structure and strategy for the global trade compliance organization.
• Develop, implement, and oversee the maintenance of appropriate controls to ensure compliance with all trade requirements.
• Establish, implement, and maintain corporate trade compliance policies, standards, and procedures.
• Evaluate the team to ensure proper staffing, clarity of responsibility, appropriate skill sets, ongoing training, and a solid network.
• Propose and lead the implementation of trade compliance technology, systems, and databases.
• Work closely with various departments and advise the business on significant legal and regulatory changes, trade compliance trends, and risks.
• Develop strong relationships throughout all departments to foster a collaborative approach to meet regulatory requirements proactively.
• Develop and implement processes to ensure compliant submission of all applicable filings, notifications, and representations to appropriate government agencies and financial institutions.
• Establish, implement, and support an internal compliance review program that includes periodic audits, risk assessments, and compliance metrics.
• Analyze reports and metrics pertaining to various elements of the trade compliance program and report to senior management on trends, areas of concern, and improvement opportunities.
• Represent the Trade Compliance function during M&A activities.
• Conduct trade compliance due diligence reviews for potential acquisitions and ensure effective integration into corporate trade compliance programs.
• Build long-term relationships with senior management to understand the Company's culture and strategic directives.
• Act as the most senior leader and expert in trade controls and sanctions.
• Provide 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.

Qualifications

• Fifteen years of international and US trade experience, with at least five years in a management role within a multinational corporation.
• Expert in export regulations, sanctions programs, and embargoes, as well as import requirements.
• Experience with the Substances Control Act, REACH compliance, and adherence to DEA rules is a plus.
• Ability to work cross-functionally as well as across different cultures.
• Knowledge of SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Experience developing and implementing trade programs, policies and procedures, and trade compliance technology within a multinational organization.
• Commercially oriented, understanding complicated regulatory issues, and able to think creatively to solve problems and mitigate risk while supporting business objectives.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to convey complicated topics and issues in a straightforward and concise manner.
• Strong organizational skills and motivation toward planning and leading high-performance teams in a dynamic environment.
• Integrity and commitment to the highest ethical standards and personal values.
• Demonstrated success in developing a robust trade compliance organization and hiring and developing a team of diverse individuals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required, Master's or Juris Doctor degree preferred.
• International and domestic travel will be required (typically less than 30%).

Benefits

• Comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off.
• Medical/dental/vision insurance.
• 401(k) to eligible employees.
• Bonus Pay eligibility.