Sanctions & Trade Compliance Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the creation, execution, and upkeep of the organization's sanctions, trade compliance, and Anti-Bribery/Anti-Money Laundering (ABC/AML) program.
• Stay informed on regulatory developments, perform due diligence, conduct risk assessments, and offer guidance on compliance issues.
• Prepare, review, and revise compliance policies, procedures, and program documentation.
• Facilitate training and awareness programs to ensure employees comprehend compliance obligations.
• Execute monitoring, conduct controls testing, and generate compliance reports for management review.
• Work closely with legal, procurement, finance, supply chain, and other business units to embed compliance within operational processes.
• Oversee compliance incidents, investigations, and audits, ensuring prompt resolution.
• Provide advice on the regulatory and sanctions/export control aspects of international business transactions.

Requirements

• Degree in International Business, Law, Political Science, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• A minimum of 6 years' experience in sanctions, trade compliance, export controls, or similar positions within multinational corporations or regulated sectors.
• Comprehensive understanding of global sanctions and export control laws (e.g., OFAC, EAR, ITAR).
• Practical experience in due diligence, compliance screening, and risk evaluation.
• Knowledge of cross-border data/privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR) and encryption export laws is a plus.
• Preferred professional certifications include CECP, CCS, or CGBP.