Senior Trade Compliance Specialist
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Job overview
Insight Global is hiring a Senior Trade Compliance Specialist. The Senior Trade Compliance Specialist oversees import and export compliance activities, ensuring alignment with U.S. and international trade regulations. They partner cross‑functionally to implement processes, provide training, evaluate risk, and guide leadership on compliance matters.
Key focus areas include Ensure compliance with applicable import/export laws, including customs regulations, export controls, and sanctions programs, Interpret and apply current trade regulations and integrate requirements into internal processes and controls, and Maintain and periodically review compliance procedures, work instructions, and audit mechanisms.
Important skills include Import/Export Compliance, U.S. Trade Regulations, ITAR, EAR, OFAC Sanctions Programs, and Customs Requirements.
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Full job description
Job Description
Responsible for overseeing import and export compliance activities to ensure alignment with applicable U.S. and international trade regulations. Partners cross-functionally to implement and maintain effective compliance processes, provide guidance and training, and evaluate risk across transactions and business operations.
Key Responsibilities
-Ensure compliance with applicable import/export laws, including customs regulations, export controls, and sanctions programs
Interpret and apply current trade regulations and integrate requirements into internal processes and controls
-Maintain and periodically review compliance procedures, work instructions, and audit mechanisms
-Support product classification efforts and validate classification data (e.g., HTS, Schedule B) within internal systems
-Collaborate with engineering and operations teams on classification and regulatory considerations
-Deliver trade compliance training to new hires and existing employees
-Review and approve license or permit applications, as required
-Develop and maintain technology control plans and oversee controlled technology transfers
-Manage and audit third-party screening processes and ensure appropriate follow-up on flagged entities
-Conduct risk assessments on transactions and confirm due diligence requirements are met
-Review contract requirements related to trade compliance and ensure proper flow-down into operations
-Support preparation and validation of export/import documentation for non-standard shipments
-Advise leadership on compliance risks associated with business activities and decisions
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Skills and Requirements
-Roughly 5 years of experience in import/export compliance or related regulatory functions
-Working knowledge of U.S. trade regulations (e.g., ITAR, EAR), sanctions programs (OFAC), customs requirements, and related controls
-Ability to interpret regulatory requirements and contractual clauses
-Strong written and verbal communication skills
-Proficiency with standard business software (e.g., Microsoft Office)
-Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting -Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience
-Prior experience in a regulated manufacturing or technical environment preferred
-Familiarity with trade compliance systems or tools is a plus
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