Senior Leader, U.S. Trade Compliance Program
Houston, TX - USA
Job Summary
At ABB we help industries run leaner and cleanerand every person here makes that happen. Youll be empowered to lead supported to grow and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.
This position reports to:
Country Trade Compliance Manager (CTCM)Your role and responsibilities
The Senior Leader U.S. Trade Compliance Program will be responsible for supporting the Country Trade Compliance Officer (CTCO) in the management governance and execution of the ABBs U.S. Trade Compliance Program. This role provides strategic oversight of trade compliance risks policies controls and operational processes while partnering with business stakeholders to ensure compliance with applicable U.S. import export sanctions and customs regulations. The position serves as a key leader within the U.S. trade compliance function driving program excellence continuous improvement and regulatory compliance across the organization.
The work model for the role is: Remote #LI-Remote
This role is contributing to the Country Trade Compliance group in the United States.
Main Accountabilities:
Trade Compliance Program Leadership
Support the Country Trade Compliance Officer (CTCO) in developing implementing and executing the U.S. Trade Compliance Program strategy.
Lead key program initiatives to ensure compliance with U.S. import export sanctions and other trade regulations.
Drive continuous improvement of the Countrys trade compliance processes.
Serve as a senior advisor to Local Trade Compliance Officers (LTCOs) on trade compliance risks and regulatory requirements.
Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management
Identify assess and mitigate trade compliance risks through proactive monitoring and controls.
Support the CTCO with investigations of potential compliance concerns and support corrective and preventive action plans.
Escalate significant compliance risks violations and regulatory developments to the CTCO.
Support the CTCO with Risk Reviews and advise Local Trade Compliance Officers on the required due diligence to perform the trade compliance evaluations.
Support the CTCO with managing the Annual Trade Review Program for the review of the transactional and process checks. Support Local Trade Compliance Officers with the development of mitigation actions and ensure that identified gaps are closed timely.
Manage the tri-annual Global Trade Risk Assessment from the Group COE to identify key risks for all U.S. controlled items and to sensitive countries.
Governance & Internal Controls
Monitor compliance performance through Annual Trade Reviews Global Trade Risk Assessments metrics and key performance indicators.
Coordinate with the Local Trade Compliance Officers on remediation efforts resulting from internal audits regulatory reviews or compliance assessments.
Responsible for managing the Country Trade Recordkeeping Repositories.
Business Partnership & Operational Support
Partner with the LTCOs and local business functions such as logistics procurement engineering sales and legal teams to support the implementation of compliance requirements into business operations.
Provide strategic guidance on complex import/export transactions product classifications licensing requirements and jurisdiction determinations.
Facilitate trade-compliant solutions that balance regulatory requirements with operational objectives.
Training & Awareness
Lead development and deployment of U.S. trade compliance training and awareness initiatives.
Ensure LTCOs understand their compliance responsibilities and regulatory obligations.
Promote ongoing education regarding changes in trade regulations enforcement trends and company policy requirements.
Regulatory Engagement & External Interface
Support the CTCO with interactions with U.S. government agencies including Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) and OFAC as applicable.
Assist the CTCO in managing disclosures audits inquiries and examinations by regulatory authorities.
Monitor regulatory developments and assess potential impacts to the companys operations.
Strategic Initiatives
Support the CTCO with merger and acquisition activities integration efforts and due diligence reviews from a trade compliance perspective.
Develop metrics and executive reporting to provide leadership visibility into compliance program effectiveness and risk exposure.
Qualifications for the role:
Masters degree in supply chain and/or trade management field (preferred) and 10 years of experience in managing U.S. trade compliance programs; or Bachelors degree in supply chain and/or trade management field (preferred) and 12 years of experience in U.S. trade compliance.
Hold Customs Broker License (strongly preferred).
Certified Import and/or Export Specialist (preferred but not required).
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Must have a proven track record of managing trade compliance programs under U.S. trade regulations. Strong knowledge of U.S. Customs BIS EAR OFAC and the ITAR regulations.
Ability to establish and maintain relationships at the global and country level and across all functions of the company communicating vertically and horizontally throughout the organization. Ability to work remotely within a Country team in a complex and decentralized organization while supporting multiple business divisions.
Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the U.S.
Whats in it for you
We want you to bring your full self to workyour ideas your energy your ambition. Youll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills shape your path and take on challenges that matter. Here your work creates impact you can see and feel every day.
ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their- sex (gender identity gender expression sexual orientation) marital status citizenship age race and ethnicity inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles color religious creed national origin pregnancy physical or mental disability genetic information protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.
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While base salary is determined by things such as the successful applicants qualifications and experience this position is expected to pay between $119000 and $190400 annually and is eligible for a short-term incentive plan/annual bonus.
ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees
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Health Life & Disability
Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
Vision benefit
Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
Voluntary life and AD&D 100% employee paid up to maximums
Short Term Disability up to 26 weeks Company paid
Long Term Disability 60% of pay Company paid. Ability to buy-up to 66 2/3% of pay.
Supplemental benefits 100% employee paid (Accident insurance hospital indemnity critical illness pet insurance
Parental Leave up to 6 weeks
Employee Assistance Program
Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health general health navigation and virtual health and infertility/adoption
Employee discount program
Retirement
401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
Time off
ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Vacation is provided based on years of service for hourly and non-exempt positions. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.
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