Trade Compliance Specialist
This is a fantastic opportunity to join our team as a Trade Compliance Specialist. As a key member of our organization, you will be responsible for ensuring that all trade compliance policies and procedures are in place and up-to-date.
Job Description
In this role, you will be the go-to expert on trade compliance matters, providing guidance and support to colleagues across the organization. Your primary responsibility will be to build, roll out, and maintain trade compliance policies and procedures so we're always in line with EU, UK, and local laws.
You will also be responsible for running regular checks and audits to spot any gaps and take action to fix them. This will involve working closely with our head office team in Japan to ensure our European operations meet all legal requirements.
Your duties will include being the main contact for regulatory bodies, ensuring reports and filings are done accurately and submitted on time. You will also work closely with other departments, including customs, legal, finance, and operations to tackle compliance issues and put the appropriate controls in place.
Required Skills and Qualifications
* A degree in business, law, finance, or a related field (Master's preferred but not essential). Or Demonstrable experience in compliance, regulatory affairs, or a related field — ideally in Europe.
* Excellent knowledge of the relevant regulations and how they apply in practice.
* Strong attention to detail and an analytical mindset — you're great at untangling complex rules and seeing how they affect the business.
* A proven track record of creating and leading compliance programs in Europe.
* Relevant certification preferred (i.e. Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional).
* Experience of working with multiple entity 'Group' situations.
* Confident to report information concisely to senior management.
* Experienced in dealing with sensitive information.
Attributes Required
* Top-notch communication skills — you're comfortable working with people at all levels, inside and outside the company.
* A team player, with the ability to manage conflicting deadlines for different stakeholders.
* Energetic, a self-starter and proactive in approach.
* An ability to display attention to detail as well as an eye for the big picture.
* Quick to learn.
* Focussed and task orientated.
* Flexible in approach.
Benefits
We offer a competitive benefits package.
What We Offer
We're looking for someone who is enthusiastic, positive and driven, with a passion for trade compliance and a keen eye for detail. If you're a team player with excellent communication skills and a proven track record in compliance, we'd love to hear from you.