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Baker Hughes is the leading energy technology company, who delivers across the energy value chain through our market-leading business segments. Built on a century of experience and conducting business in over 120 countries. Our innovative technologies and services are taking energy forward! Making it safer, cleaner and more efficient for people and the planet.
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The International Trade Compliance Program Manager will be responsible for managing and enhancing the company’s global trade compliance program, with a particular focus on Denied Party Screening (DPS), training and awareness, and program governance.
This role partners closely with the International Trade Compliance, Legal, Supply Chain, Commercial, and IT teams to ensure Baker Hughes maintains robust processes supporting its global operations across more than 120 countries.
Responsibilities:
Program Management & Governance
Leading and continuously enhancing Baker Hughes’ global trade compliance program in alignment with company standards, U.S. and international export control regulations (EAR, ITAR, OFAC, BIS), and applicable local laws.
Developing, implementing, and maintaining global procedures and internal controls related to trade compliance activities, ensuring consistent execution across regions.
Establishing performance metrics and reporting dashboards to monitor program effectiveness and risk exposure.
Supporting periodic compliance reviews, risk assessments, and management reporting to the Global Compliance & Legal leadership.
Collaborating with digital and data governance teams to strengthen system-based compliance monitoring and reporting.
Coordinating the enterprise-wide denied/restricted party screening program, ensuring timely screening of customers, suppliers, partners, and transactions in accordance with Baker Hughes policy and applicable law.
Maintaining and enhancing partner screening programs and systems including workflows, escalation matrices, and documentation protocols.
Providing day-to-day guidance to business teams on handling potential matches, licensing requirements, and release procedures.
Coordinating periodic reviews to validate data accuracy and screening effectiveness.
Liaising with IT and Digital Technology teams to ensure automation, system integrity, and data governance.
Designing and implementing comprehensive trade compliance training and awareness programs across global functions.
Delivering targeted in-person and virtual sessions for high-risk roles such as logistics, sales, procurement, and operations.
Partnering with Corporate Communications to launch periodic campaigns and awareness initiatives aligned with Baker Hughes’ Integrity Forward culture.
Tracking completion metrics and continuously enhancing training content to reflect evolving regulatory expectations and business operations.
Working with Trade Compliance and business personnel to map and develop trade compliance processes and procedures.
Participating in industry working groups to stay current on global trade developments and emerging enforcement trends.
Coordinating and harmonizing processes and standards between segments, business lines, and functions.
Driving process improvement initiatives leveraging automation, data analytics, and best practices.
Benchmarking the program against industry standards and recommending enhancements to maintain best-in-class compliance.
Supporting the integration of trade compliance controls within the Enterprise Policy Hub and other cross-functional compliance frameworks.
Contributing to the broader Compliance & Integrity organization’s mission to foster trust, transparency, and accountability.
Previous Experience and Competencies:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in International Business, Law, Supply Chain, or related discipline; Master’s or JD preferred.
Experience: Minimum of 7–10 years of progressive experience in global trade compliance, preferably within a multinational industrial, energy, or manufacturing company.
In-depth knowledge of U.S. export control and sanctions regulations (EAR, ITAR, OFAC) and experience managing global screening programs.
Working knowledge of international sanctions and trade regulation, including EU, UK, and China regulation.
Strong working knowledge of SAP GTS or equivalent global trade management system.
Proven ability to develop training, manage cross-functional initiatives, and influence across a global matrixed organization.
Exceptional analytical, communication, and project management skills.
High level of integrity, sound judgment, and ability to navigate complex compliance issues.
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
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