International Trade Compliance (ITC) Program Director

International Trade Compliance (ITC) Program DirectorDo you enjoy being part of a successful team?Are you passionate about making an impact?

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The ITC Program Counsel is responsible for monitoring regulatory updates related to trade, and implementing and developing Baker Hughes’ global Trade Compliance policies and procedures

In particular, the ITC Program Director will be responsible for:

• Providing advice to the business on export controls, sanctions regulations, boycott issues and import/export customs matters
• Assuring governance and accountability of those policies and procedures is functioning such that the business always executes in a compliant, timely, and effective manner.

• Monitoring for regulatory and enforcement changes, drafting policies, procedures, and guidance related to trade compliance, manage business escalations, monitor and evaluate trade compliance risk and identify risk reduction steps, assist with compliance investigations, audits, and disclosures

• Standardizing internal ITC risk assessments across product companies and in coordination with the Compliance and Legal Sustainability functions.
• Driving automation and system integration efforts on main ITC processes, systems & applications.
• Driving an effective reporting and monitoring program including an effective Watchlist screening program.
• Managing and enhancing current ITC policies and procedures.
• Monitoring and communicating new international trade laws, rules and regulations impacting Baker Hughes with a specific focus on new technologies, software and tech data that could impact BH and translate them in internal communications for business operations.
• Enhancing an Export Control Classification & Licensing Training Program and managing export control classifications in the ITAR & Military space.
• Maintaining an updated ITC Compliance Portal.
• Managing an effective ITC Compliance training content and annual rollout.
• Undertaking special projects and supporting compliance program initiatives.
• Coordinating with the Compliance and Legal Function on an effective Trade Compliance Communication Strategy.
• Leading ITC audit program in coordination with the Internal Audit and Compliance functions. 
• Overseeing the Baker Hughes antiboycott program.
• Travelling domestically and internationally as required.

To be successful in this role you will:

• Be a Lawyer certified or have a bachelors in Law Degree
• Have a minimum of 5 years of experience in trade compliance
• Have a good understanding of global sanctions with focus on EU, UK, and US
• Have a global export controls regimes and restrictions including dual use, military and nuclear controls
• Have a good understanding on US antiboycott regulations
• Have good written and verbal skills (English)
• Have ability to manage a small team
• Have worked in an energy industry will be preferred
• Have previous experience developing trade compliance programs

Work in a way that works for you

We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns:

• Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive

Working with us

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.

Working for you

Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we have to push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input. Join us, and you can expect:

• Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities
• Comprehensive private medical care options
• Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
• Tailored financial programs
• Additional elected or voluntary benefits

About Us

With operations in over 120 countries, we provide better solutions for our customers and richer opportunities for our people. As a leading partner to the energy industry, we're committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 and we're always looking for the right people to help us get there. People who are as passionate as we are about making energy safer, cleaner and more efficient.

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Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company with a global reach and exciting services and clients? Come join us and grow with a team of people who will energize and inspire you!