Trade Compliance Official

Job description / Role

Our Clients regional office is recognized as a dynamic, fast growing Emerging Market; comprising twenty four countries and headquarters in Dubai.

They are part of a multinational company; an engineering technology and solutions company, responsible for developing, marketing and selling products, applications and solutions across the water, waste water industries; from Transport, Treatment, Dewatering, Aftermarket & Service and Building Water Solutions for MENA clients, consultants and contractors. Their mission is to drive sustainable and profitable growth in the served markets by executing a global strategy at a regional level for sales, marketing and support structures.

The Trade Compliance Official is responsible for creating and managing a program of trade compliance in local business to reduce risk and business exposure. A large part of the job entails processing paperwork.

The role will act as the trade and customs compliance SME and the primary reference for import, export and regulatory matters. You will be responsible for developing, maintaining and disseminating thorough and current knowledge of international trade laws and regulations applicable to business activity. You will drive the implementation and governance of international trade process and policy to ensure full alignment with the international legislation pertinent to the import and export of the company's products and associated technologies.

Requirements

Minimum undergraduate degree with a minimum eight (8) years relevant industry experience working with customs brokers and freight forwarders. As this is a leadership role, you must have outstanding communication skills and be able to manage under pressure.

Ability to work remotely in a global team, self-motivated and flexible - international travel will be required. Project management experience would be highly beneficial and experience working in a cross- functional or cross-cultural environment is preferred. UAE experience is preferred.

About the Company

Allegis Group retired the "Talent2" name and re-branded its specialist recruitment professionals brand to Aston Carter.

Aston Carter is a distinguished global provider of recruitment services to companies requiring highly specialised business professionals. We have an unrivalled commitment to delivering first class service to our clients and candidates across professional disciplines, including Information Technology, Finance, Sales, Risk, Credit, Compliance, Operations, Marketing, Audit, HR and Engineering. Although we are retiring theTalent2 brand, our continued alignment with your company's business objectives will remain unchanged. As part of Aston Carter, our global presence gives us access to additional high-level talent, solutions and industry trends to better grow with our customers.

With more than 60 offices across Europe, Asia Pacific and North America, Aston Carter provides local, regional and global expertise to drive value and meet our customers' unique needs. Aston Carter is an operating company of Allegis Group, a global talent solutions provider and the world's largest privately owned recruitment firm.