Compliance Officer providing regulatory compliance support within the asset services business line. Managing compliance frameworks and guiding risk owners on regulatory obligations.
About the role
- Trade Compliance, Customs and Sanctions Manager role providing compliance advisory on trade controls and customs at Vodafone. Key responsibilities include risk management and stakeholder collaboration on global trade activities.
Responsibilities
- Expert technical advisory for VP&C stakeholders on trade controls, customs and sanctions compliance matters.
- Development and maintenance of key relationships across VP&C to enable effective risk management of trade controls compliance, customs and sanctions risks.
- Reviewing supplier, voice and roaming engagements, to identify potential sanctions and trade controls risks, and to advise on mitigations.
- Collaborate with relevant internal teams such as Treasury, Finance and Legal teams to plan and execute required TCCS mitigations.
- Play a key role in relation to advice on customs matters.
- Execute processes to identify potential dual use items, ensuring required licenses and approvals are in place prior to their cross-border movement.
- Assist in developing pragmatic and compliant commercial solutions to trade controls, sanctions and customs matters across VP&C footprint.
- Collaborate with wider Group Trade Compliance and Sanctions colleague to build consistent efficient processes across Vodafone.
- Implementation of Vodafone Group trade and sanctions compliance policy and control requirements within VP&C.
- Conduct and document initial and ongoing risk assessment across the entity.
- Conduct training needs analysis to identify high risk groups of employees.
- Design and ensure delivery of training programmes.
- Ensure appropriate due diligence and screening of VP&C Customers, Suppliers and other 3rd parties is performed effectively.
- Identify all higher risk relationships and execute appropriate additional controls such enhanced due diligence, monitoring and contractual provisions.
- Collaborate with Group Compliance colleagues to ensure appropriate VP&C TCS data flows into the Group Compliance Management System.
Requirements
- Proven ability to lead governance and transformation programs that strengthen oversight, accountability, and control of global trade activities across multiple jurisdictions.
- Strong understanding of EU and Luxembourg customs regulations, with additional experience in UK frameworks.
- Skilled in tracking regulatory changes and implementing risk mitigation strategies.
- Demonstrated experience managing diverse product and jurisdiction portfolios, delivering scalable compliance solutions that materially impact trade controls and customs operations.
- Ability to design and implement global policies, standards, and controls, including customs valuation and transfer pricing strategies.
- Experience in orchestrating compliance audits and managing responses to external audits and legal proceedings.
- Proven track record of driving productivity improvements through Lean/Six Sigma methodologies and achieving significant cost savings via process redesign and optimization.
- Certifications or trainings in Export Control programs and awareness initiatives to ensure compliance across global teams.
- Skilled in integrating PMO capabilities into compliance organizations and leading cross-functional projects to deliver measurable business outcomes.
- Strong interpersonal skills with cross-cultural communication experience.
- Ability to influence stakeholders and represent the organization in regulatory discussions and industry forums.
- High-level university degree in a relevant field.
- Fluency in English is mandatory; additional languages are an advantage.
Benefits
- Annual Discretionary Bonus
- Generous Annual Leave
- 28 days of annual leave, with the option to buy an additional 5 days and the opportunity to carry over 5 days per year
- 1 additional day (Family Day) for personal milestones or special occasions
- 11 public holidays to enjoy time with family and friends
- 5 charity days per year to give back to the community
- Flexible Work Arrangements
- Flexible working schedule to help you balance your professional and personal life
- 20 days to work from abroad, allowing you to combine work with travel and new experiences
- Comprehensive Health and Wellness
- Lunch vouchers to support your midday meals
- Access to private AXA health insurance and a robust pension scheme to secure your health and future
- Continuous Learning and Development
- Access to Vodafone University and online training resources to help you grow your skills and advance your career
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