What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Compliance position at Safran Electronics & Defense?
1. Job Summary
The Director of Compliance manages and leads all activities related to export controls, import/customs controls, trade compliance and risk management. The role leads and manages a team of import and export specialists and oversees, develops, implements and executes policies, procedures and practices related to national, international and corporate trade compliance laws, regulations and acts. The position includes the role of Export Control Officer (ECO), Export Compliance Specialist, Sr Import Compliance Specialist and Compliance Correspondent (TCC). This position and its subordinate(s) (particularly the Risk Representative) are responsible for the Site's Risk Management program and associated tasks. As the senior regulatory advisor, the position works closely with site personnel, Corporate Legal Counsel, outside Legal Counsel, the Corporate Export Compliance Department, and the local Senior Leadership Team.
2. Essential Job Functions
‐ Oversee the development, implementation and deployment of policies, procedures and practices.
‐ Ensure exports of goods, and technology/technical data are compliant with the US International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), the US Export Administration Regulations (EAR), and other applicable international laws, regulations and acts.
‐ Manage and support the import of products and components in accordance with the rules and regulations of the US Customs and Border Protection Agency.
‐ Draft, update, and submit license applications and meet mandatory reporting requirements. Determine the appropriate use of license exemptions and exceptions, where applicable.
‐ Accountable for recordkeeping of all import and export related documents to ensure compliance with regulatory and company standards.
‐ Responsible to ensure imports and exports take place in accordance with approved licenses and other forms of export and import approvals, including all license and agreement provisos and conditions.
‐ •Deliver import and export compliance related training (general awareness, in-depth, and department specific training) for employees.
‐ In accordance with the stipulations of a Technical Assistance Agreement and/or Manufacturing License Agreement, ensure eligibility of all foreign licensees and sub-licensees to receive ITAR defense articles.
‐ Manage anti-bribery, corruption and other trade compliance related activities, review and approve business partners, and ensure company adherence to gift, hospitality, and sponsorship activities.
‐ Work with other departments and functions to ensure the development and management of a comprehensive export and import network, including the appointment of import and export compliance coordinators, to ensure compliance with all applicable international regulations in support of the business (i.e., Programs, Purchasing, Engineering, Commercial, IT, etc.).
Qualifications:
Education/Experience - University degree in business, law, or other related field preferred. A college degree in a trade compliance related field combined with applicable work experience will also be considered - A minimum of 10 years of export, import, trade compliance related work experience, preferably in the Aerospace or similar industry. - Military program experience a plus. - Previous experience as a Designated Official under the Controlled Goods Program, and/or a role in a multi-national company as an Export Control Officer, is preferred. Knowledge, skills, and abilities - Communication: Skills Internal: Ability to communicate effectively with and to report to senior and executive management External: Government agencies, customers, vendors, etc. - Detail Oriented – the ability to be thorough and accurate when accomplishing task. - Relationships - Must have excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication and demonstrate the ability to work in a collaborative team environment. Builds strong relationships. - Analytical Problem Solver – the ability to collect and analyze information and use that information to resolve problems. - Adaptability – Must have the ability to balance competing priorities in a fast-paced work environment. - Confidentiality – the ability to collect, analyze, and process sensitive information in a private, secure manner. Leadership skills / Management skills / Personal skills - Change agent - Strong communication skills - Customer oriented - Integrity