Director – Trade Compliance

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Lead, manage, and expand a global team of over 14 trade compliance and trade operations professionals across various levels and regions.

• Create and design a scalable trade compliance program suited for hypergrowth environments.

• Assess, implement, and evaluate compliant systems, processes, and procedures, including AI-driven automation and tools.

• Operationalize programs related to export controls, technology transfer/deemed export, sanctions, and restricted-party screening.

• Supervise import, customs, trade facilitation, classification, country of origin, valuation, broker relationships, and duty-mitigation initiatives.

• Act as the escalation point for ECCN and HTS classification decisions.

• Own and manage metrics, KPIs, and health reporting for senior leadership.

• Conduct investigations, engage in audits, and drive monitoring and corrective actions.

• Assist in M&A due diligence and integration efforts.

• Collaborate with legal counsel on export licensing strategies and regulatory filings.

• Work alongside Legal, Finance/Tax, HR, Engineering, Supply Chain, Marketing and Sales, and Corporate Strategy teams.

• Direct and implement risk-based trade compliance training and communications.

• Serve as a customer-focused, business-enabling partner, promoting trade compliance and ethical practices.

• Travel globally to engage with stakeholders, conduct training, and enhance processes.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree is required.

• Being a licensed customs broker is advantageous.

• Significant, hands-on experience in trade compliance, covering transactions, technology transfers, and tariffs.

• Profound hands-on expertise in ECCN/HTS classification and program management.

• Demonstrated experience in managing and scaling a global trade compliance team.

• Experience in the semiconductor industry or related advanced technology sectors is mandatory.

• Strong business acumen coupled with sound judgment.

• Executive presence and the capability to influence stakeholders beyond formal authority.

• Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills.

• Experience in managing global trade compliance teams, systems implementations, and budget oversight.

• Ability to embrace new tools and technologies.

• Eligibility to access export-controlled information in accordance with applicable U.S. law.

• Applicants may undergo an export license review process prior to employment.

🏝️ Benefits

• Bonus and equity plans.

• New hire equity grant.

• Annual equity refreshers.

• Employee stock purchase plan with a 2-year look back.

• Family support programs.

• Mental health resources.

• Recognition and service awards.