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Trade Compliance Director

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The Trade Compliance Director will lead and manage the global Trade Compliance activities for the Test & Measurement sector, ensuring adherence to regulations, overseeing compliance teams, and managing risks and processes related to trade compliance.
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The Director, International Trade Compliance for T&M will support all Trade Compliance activities globally for the Test & Measurement businesses and be responsible for program development, oversight and execution as it relates to Trade Compliance requirements, directives and standards. This leadership role has high visibility within T&M and global Emerson organizations. 
In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:
    • Promote Emerson’s purpose, causes and values autonomously while supporting the Emerson’s objectives 

    • Autonomously enable the ethical execution of legal business opportunities, proactively mitigating risk and reducing cost 

    • Oversee the Trade Compliance function for T&M and take responsibility for the development and management of the T&M Trade Compliance team  

    • Directly or indirectly manage and otherwise lead a global team of compliance professionals, supporting their individual development, project management and program execution 

    • Direct T&M ITC regional leaders to ensure that their respective Archer location records, self-assessment(s), program verification process(es), improvement plans and business profile(s) are complete and maintained  

    • Direct T&M ITC regional leaders to ensure that each business/location has implemented the necessary operational procedures, procedural training and periodic auditing, as applicable to meet the requirements of their trade compliance program  

      • Promote Emerson’s purpose, causes and values autonomously while supporting the Emerson’s objectives 

      • Autonomously enable the ethical execution of legal business opportunities, proactively mitigating risk and reducing cost 

      • Oversee the Trade Compliance function for T&M and take responsibility for the development and management of the T&M Trade Compliance team  

      • Directly or indirectly manage and otherwise lead a global team of compliance professionals, supporting their individual development, project management and program execution 

      • Direct T&M ITC regional leaders to ensure that their respective Archer location records, self-assessment(s), program verification process(es), improvement plans and business profile(s) are complete and maintained  

      • Direct T&M ITC regional leaders to ensure that each business/location has implemented the necessary operational procedures, procedural training and periodic auditing, as applicable to meet the requirements of their trade compliance program  

      • Participate in Emerson’s Regulatory Compliance strategic projects, teams and initiatives 

      • Act as T&M’s escalation point of contact for Trade Compliance questions 

      • Assist with investigation of suspected violations of Trade Compliance regulations or related company policies, preparation of disclosures and development of remedial measures 

      • Collaborate with other Business Group Trade Compliance leaders to ensure transparency, provide support and help to drive Emerson’s global Regulatory Compliance goals and objectives 

      • Collaborate with other functional areas (e.g. Legal, Finance, HR, Internal Audit, Sales, etc.) to direct compliance issues to appropriate existing channels for investigating and resolution consulting with Emerson management and external legal counsel as needed to resolve difficult legal Trade Compliance issues   

      • Lead or otherwise assist in Trade Compliance-related projects and programs as applicable to T&M 

      • Develop and manage an annual budget for trade compliance purposes 

      • Establish appropriate KPIs to measure trade compliance operations globally 


 
For This Role, You Will Need:
    • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in International Trade, Legal, Business, Finance or related field with relevancy to a compliance role 

    • Excellent oral and written English language skills, other languages are an advantage 

    • 15+ years of direct experience in a multi-national Regulatory Compliance related field 

    • 7+ years direct experience supervising and leading people, projects and/or programs 

    • Strong coaching & mentoring skills 

    • Comfortable to work with senior management 

    • Sound MS Office skills 

    • Working knowledge of international trade compliance regulations, including Office of Foreign Asset Controls (OFAC), Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Department of State (DoS) ITAR, etc. 

    • Ability to travel 25%+ for success in the role 


 
Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:
    • High level understanding of T&M products, businesses and customers 

    • Experience with Aerospace, Defense and Government industries 

    • Working knowledge of OCR/EASE, JDE, Oracle, E2Open and TradeSphere Exporter 

    • Knowledge of product environmental compliance regulations, including REACH, RoHS and IEC; information governance regulations including data privacy and product cyber security; knowledge of Anti-Corruption legislation and due diligence processes  

    • Experience working in region and with local regulatory authorities 


 
Our Culture & Commitment to You:
 

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

 

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

About Us

WHY EMERSON

Our Commitment to Our People

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.

Work Authorization

Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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ABOUT EMERSON

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.

With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.

We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!

No calls or agencies please. 

Top Skills

E2Open
Jde
MS Office
Ocr/Ease
Oracle
Tradesphere Exporter

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