The Trade Compliance ESG and Risk Management Director is responsible for ensuring the companys adherence to international trade laws and regulations driving Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) initiatives and overseeing risk management frameworks. This role requires strategic leadership to mitigate regulatory risks enhance sustainability efforts and uphold ethical business practices while supporting corporate goals.
Trade Compliance:
- Ensure compliance with global trade laws including import/export regulations sanctions and customs requirements.
- Develop and maintain trade compliance policies procedures and training programs.
- Monitor regulatory changes and advise leadership on potential business impacts.
- Conduct risk assessments related to trade operations and implement mitigation strategies.
- Oversee compliance with trade agreements tariffs and embargoes.
- Collaborate with legal procurement and supply chain teams to enforce compliance policies.
Environmental Social and Governance (ESG):
- Lead ESG strategy development and implementation aligned with corporate objectives.
- Establish sustainability goals and initiatives including carbon footprint reduction and ethical sourcing.
- Ensure ESG reporting compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g. SEC EU Taxonomy GRI SASB).
- Engage with stakeholders investors and regulatory bodies on ESG performance.
- Develop corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs and diversity & inclusion initiatives.
Risk Management:
- Identify assess and mitigate corporate and operational risks.
- Develop risk management frameworks in line with industry best practices.
- Implement internal controls to ensure regulatory compliance and business continuity.
- Lead crossfunctional risk management initiatives including cybersecurity operational risk and crisis management.
- Collaborate with executive leadership on enterprise risk strategies and reporting.
Qualifications :
- Education: Bachelors degree in Business Law Sustainability or related field (Masters preferred).
- Experience: Minimum 10 years in trade compliance ESG and/or risk management roles.
- Strong knowledge of international trade laws ESG regulations and risk management principles.
- Proven leadership experience in a corporate compliance environment.
- Experience with regulatory agencies such as OFAC BIS SEC or EU compliance bodies.
Skills & Competencies:
- Deep understanding of global regulatory frameworks and compliance standards.
- Strong analytical and problemsolving skills.
- Ability to develop and implement crossfunctional strategies.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- High ethical standards and attention to detail.
Additional Information :
For California Colorado New York Washington and remote roles: The compensation range for this role is $154340 $246540. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to skills experience qualifications and geographic location.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime