Latin America Trade Compliance Manager - Legal

The Trade Compliance Manager will support the Latin America region by ensuring compliance with applicable import, export, customs, sanctions, and international trade regulations. The role will act as a key advisor to business and functional teams, providing guidance on trade compliance requirements, risk mitigation, regulatory developments, classifications, and compliance systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise on import and export compliance, including HTS and ECCN classifications, sanctions, restricted party screening, deemed exports, country of origin, and anti-boycott requirements.
• Monitor regulatory developments and advise business teams on applicable trade compliance requirements.
• Conduct restricted party screening, due diligence reviews, and trade compliance assessments.
• Support product classification and trade compliance system administration.
• Develop and deliver trade compliance training.
• Coordinate and document compliance activities and programs.
• Support implementation and auditing of trade compliance standards across Latin America.
• Manage import/export requirements, including documentation, Free Trade Agreements, duty drawback, and other duty-saving opportunities.
• Participate in audits involving imports, exports, freight forwarders, and customs brokers.
• Lead or support cross-functional initiatives related to trade compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of experience in Trade Compliance, including import, export, and sanctions.
• Experience with HTS and ECCN classifications.
• Knowledge of customs regulations, country-of-origin requirements, FTA/FTZ rules, and international trade regulations.
• Experience with ERP or trade compliance systems such as JD Edwards, SAP, OTM/GTM, or equivalent.
• Advanced/Fluent English, both written and verbal.
• Advanced Spanish is desirable.
• Strong communication, organizational, analytical, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage sensitive and confidential matters.
• Ability to build strong relationships with multiple stakeholders and functions.
• Availability for domestic and international travel, approximately 10%.
• Availability to work on-site at the Rio de Janeiro office/base, located in Barra da Tijuca.
• Oil & Gas and/or Oilfield Services experience is preferred.
• Logistics and Supply Chain experience is preferred.