Senior Trade Compliance Analyst
WFA Digital Insight
As the world becomes increasingly interconnected, the demand for skilled trade compliance professionals has skyrocketed, with many companies struggling to keep up with complex regulations. With a growth rate of over 20% in the past year, the need for experts in this field is undeniable. Novanta, a leader in precision technologies, is no exception, and their search for a Senior Trade Compliance Analyst presents a unique opportunity for the right candidate to make a significant impact in a rapidly evolving field. Candidates should be prepared to showcase their expertise in international trade compliance, strategic thinking, and collaboration skills, as well as an understanding of the current market landscape.
Job Description
About the Role
The Senior Trade Compliance Analyst will play a pivotal role in driving global compliance excellence at Novanta, a company that powers technology products transforming healthcare and advanced manufacturing. As a trusted expert, you will lead critical decisions on import/export compliance and licensing, ensuring that the company's global operations remain compliant while enabling growth. The role is part of the Global Trade Compliance team, which collaborates across functions to embed compliance into business processes.Day-to-day, the Senior Trade Compliance Analyst will balance detail-oriented work with strategic thinking, partnering with various stakeholders to contribute to the evolution of Novanta's global compliance program. With the ever-changing regulatory environment, the ability to adapt and support audits and ensure readiness is essential. This role is an opportunity to combine deep regulatory expertise with real business influence, directly impacting life-changing solutions around the world.
The Global Trade Compliance team at Novanta values collaboration, high performance, and innovation. As a team member, you will be part of a culture that embraces teamwork, empowerment, and mutual respect, with over 26 offices globally. Your work will have a direct impact on Novanta's mission to create engineered components and sub-systems that deliver extreme precision and performance for mission-critical applications.
What You Will Do
- Lead critical decisions on import/export compliance and licensing, ensuring that Novanta's global operations remain compliant while enabling growth.
- Drive accurate classification, documentation, and regulatory adherence across the organization.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to embed compliance into business processes and contribute to the evolution of Novanta's global compliance program.
- Support audits and ensure readiness in an ever-changing regulatory environment.
- Develop and maintain up-to-date knowledge of import/export regulations and classification frameworks.
- Collaborate with global stakeholders to resolve compliance issues and provide guidance on compliance matters.
- Conduct risk assessments and provide recommendations to mitigate compliance risks.
- Develop and implement compliance policies and procedures.
- Monitor and analyze changes in regulations and laws that may impact Novanta's global operations.
What We Are Looking For
- Proven expertise in international trade compliance, with a strong command of import/export regulations and classification frameworks.
- Ability to balance detail-oriented work with strategic thinking and collaborate effectively with global stakeholders.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with the ability to adapt to changing circumstances.
- Confidence working across global stakeholders and complex organizations.
- A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with the ability to drive results.
- Strong knowledge of Adjust and Excel, with the ability to learn new systems and tools.
Nice to Have
- Experience with compliance software and systems.
- Knowledge of customs procedures and practices.
- Certification in trade compliance, such as CTP or CSCP.
- Experience working in a multinational company with global operations.
Benefits and Perks
- Competitive rewards and a culture that values innovation and impact.
- Opportunity to work at the forefront of cutting-edge technology industries.
- Exposure to complex, global compliance challenges.
- Collaborative, high-performing global team environment.
- Remote work flexibility with occasional travel for meetings and training.
- Professional development opportunities and support for ongoing education and training.
How to Stand Out
- Ensure your resume and cover letter highlight your expertise in international trade compliance, particularly in import/export regulations and classification frameworks.
- Develop a portfolio that showcases your experience in compliance, including any relevant certifications or training.
- Be prepared to discuss your experience with compliance software and systems, as well as your knowledge of customs procedures and practices.
- Show a proactive, solutions-focused mindset during the interview process, and be prepared to provide examples of how you have driven results in previous roles.
- Consider reaching out to current or former employees of Novanta to gain insight into the company culture and what makes a successful candidate.
- Be prepared to negotiate salary based on industry standards, and consider the value of non-monetary benefits such as professional development opportunities and remote work flexibility.
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