Lead, Global Export Controls and Sanctions (Remote)

About the position

The Lead, Global Export Controls and Sanctions is responsible for the continuous development and refinement of FMC's global export controls and sanctions program. This role ensures compliance with export and sanctions regulations across all regions and business functions, aligning with the global trade compliance vision and strategy. The position involves collaboration with various internal functions to create a standardized and effective trade compliance program that addresses all compliance needs globally.

Responsibilities

• Perform risk assessments regarding current sanctions and export controls by region to identify gaps and opportunities.
• Create strategic, prioritized action plan to address gaps and opportunities in collaboration with senior management and regional stakeholders.
• Execute action plan to continuously close gaps in collaboration with function leaders and relevant stakeholders.
• Develop a targeted trade compliance training strategy for functional teams to enhance export control and sanctions competencies.
• Collaborate with legal, finance, tax, and other functions to make relevant trade compliance determinations.
• Develop, maintain, and communicate standards to operational teams to facilitate compliant business flow.
• Embed process compliance controls via systemic controls, policies, SOPs, training, and data management.
• Design and facilitate internal audits to ensure compliance with regulations and internal processes.
• Test and evaluate system data and settings to detect and rectify systematic non-compliance.
• Present FMC in front of government agencies during audits or inquiries.
• Prepare for and lead through potential external audits.
• Participate in annual review and updates to Policies, Standards, SOPs and Import/Export Compliance Manuals.
• Oversee consulting engagements related to trade compliance decisions or findings.
• Identify opportunities for automation/AI across the global trade compliance program.
• Support SAP GTS to be optimally configured to manage screening for restricted parties.
• Ensure that global export control and sanctions policies are documented, mapped, stored, and regularly reviewed.
• Create an optimized governance structure for the export control and sanctions program.
• Develop processes and identify tools for dual use, license determination and end-use restrictions.
• Develop record retention standards and tools to comply with local/regional/global requirements.
• Develop country-specific guidance to ensure compliant export operations.
• Serve as escalation point for SPL screening blocks.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 -15 years of experience in U.S. export compliance; global experience preferred; import experience a plus.
• In-depth knowledge of U.S. export regulations, including BIS, OFAC, Dual Use, Licensing requirements, end-user restrictions.
• Proven experience with managing systemic restricted party list screening.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration.
• Expertise with trade compliance software and systems; experience with SAP (S4HANA & GTS) preferred.
• Ability to establish strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and service providers.
• Proven ability to develop and deliver export controls and sanctions training programs.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Proficient in delivering engaging and impactful presentations to diverse audiences.
• Agile Experience (Product Owner, Scrum Master, Team Member)