VP & Compliance Officer III responsible for compliance support at Open Bank. Delivering compliance testing and training while managing regulatory requirements in the financial sector.
About the role
- Director of Global Trade Compliance leading US trade compliance strategy for Smith+Nephew. Managing team and compliance with US import/export regulations and trade policies.
Responsibilities
- Develop US trade compliance strategy aligned with the company’s global business, supply chain, and regulatory objectives
- Serve as the US advisor to senior leadership on US trade compliance risks, emerging regulations and US trade policy developments
- Lead and develop a high-performing US trade compliance team, ensuring consistent standards, training and collaboration across regions
- Build strong partnerships with the Global GTC lead, Legal, Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, Tax, and Commercial teams to ensure an integrated approach to compliance
- Provide direction on tariff optimisation strategies, free trade agreements (FTAs), de minimis rules, and duty savings opportunities
- Ensure compliance with country of origin, tariff classification, and customs valuation requirements
- Manage US company policies and their interaction with global policies on anti-boycott laws, trade sanctions and restricted party screening
- Oversee compliance with US import/export regulations, including those administered by CBP, BIS, OFAC and other government authorities
- Lead on US Federal Contracting requirements from a trade compliance perspective
- Lead proactive assessments of US trade compliance risks and oversee corrective action plans
- Develop and maintain a strong external US trade compliance network across industry associations, government agencies, and peer companies to stay abreast of regulatory developments and best practices
- Represent the company with external authorities in the US (e.g., CBP, BIS, OFAC, HMRC) and during trade audits or investigations
- Advise business leaders and supply chain teams on US geopolitical, regulatory, and tariff impacts to global sourcing and distribution strategy
- Review and ensure the implementation of US policies, controls, and procedures to ensure compliance across all import/export activities
- Oversight for the development and delivery of training programmes for employees and management on trade compliance obligations
- Support trade data analytics, reporting, and metrics to monitor programme effectiveness
- Implement continuous improvement initiatives to streamline processes, reduce risk, and enhance global trade efficiency
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in International Trade, Law, Business, or a related field preferred
- Minimum 15 years’ experience in global trade compliance; experience of a leadership role within a multinational organization preferred
- Proven experience within the U.S. CBP environment and familiarity with CBP rulings, audits, and enforcement processes
- Strong understanding of US customs laws, country of origin rules, classification, valuation, and tariff regimes
- Expertise in US boycott regulations, export controls, and sanctions compliance
- Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing US trade compliance programmes
- Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with senior executives and influence decision-making at all organizational levels
- Existing external network within the US trade compliance community (industry groups, CBP, legal and consulting professionals)
- Experience in medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or other regulated industries preferred
- Strong interpersonal, communication and stakeholder management skills
- Integrity-driven leader with a passion for compliance, ethics, and innovation
- Comfortable operating in a dynamic, matrixed and global business environment
Benefits
- Competitive bonus and benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Medical leave programs
- Parental leave
- Generous PTO
- Paid company holidays
- 8 hours of volunteer time annually
- Wellness offerings such as EAP
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