Senior Trade Compliance Manager

Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure company-wide compliance with import/export laws, including U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), and other relevant regulations.
• Lead the development and implementation of the Group trade compliance program, which includes the group trade compliance policy, and group entity specific trade compliance procedures.
• Support the development, implementation and further enhancement of the group Ethics & Compliance program initiatives. Review and recommend enhancements related to the group compliance policies and procedures (e.g., Code of Conduct, Anti-Bribery & Anti-Corruption, etc.) - ensuring alignment with UAE laws, international standards, and evolving business needs.
• Develop, monitor, and report key trade compliance metrics to senior leadership and the Audit, Risk, Compliance Committee as required.
• Manage the development of functional reporting systems, for management, or performance reporting.
• Prepare trend analyses, analysing ethics and compliance data and preparing reports for management.
• Create and maintain dashboards to support executive and board level presentations and briefings

Qualifications & Requirements

• Master’s degree in law, International Trade, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 8-10 years of progressive experience in trade compliance, with exposure to multi-jurisdictional environments and complex, matrixed organizations, preferably in the aviation business
• Demonstrated expertise in international trade regulations, including sanctions, export controls, customs compliance, and supply chain risk management.
• Experience in an advisory, center of excellence, or consulting capacity is highly desirable.
• Strong project management, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to influence and build relationships across a decentralized structure, with collaborative and diplomatic approach.
• Professional certification in trade compliance is a plus.