Job Title: Regulatory Compliance Specialist
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The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of EU, UK, and local regulations and will be responsible for developing and maintaining trade compliance policies and procedures.
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About the Role:
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* Build, roll out, and maintain trade compliance policies and procedures so we're always in line with EU, UK, and local laws.
* Run regular checks and audits to spot any gaps and take action to fix them.
* Be the go-to person for advice and training on compliance, helping everyone understand the rules and keep things above board.
* Keep an eye on changes to European regulations and update our processes so we stay ahead of the game.
* Work closely with our head office team in Japan to making certain our European operations meet all legal requirements.
* Be the main contact for regulatory bodies, ensuring reports and filings are done accurately and submitted on time.
* Team up with other departments, including customs, legal, finance, and operations to tackle compliance issues and put the appropriate controls in place.
* Identify potential breaches of compliance and take the right steps to sort them out.
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Key Requirements:
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1. A degree in business, law, finance, or something similar (Master's preferred but not essential). Or Demonstrable experience in compliance (5 yrs), regulatory affairs, or a related field — ideally in Europe.
2. Excellent knowledge of the relevant regulations and how they apply in practice.
3. Strong attention to detail and an analytical mindset — you're great at untangling complex rules and seeing how they affect the business.
4. A proven track record of creating and leading compliance programs in Europe.
5. Relevant certification preferred (i.e. Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional).
6. Experience of working with multiple entity