Trade Compliance Manager

Job description / Role

Synopsis

The Trade Compliance Manager (the Manager) shall have primary responsibility for managing the Etihad Group Trade Compliance programmes in alignment with the Head of Ethics & Compliance. The incumbent shall act as the key contact for all related matters. The Manager shall display the utmost integrity and shall maintain objectivity and impartiality when performing the functions of this role .

Accountabilities

- Provide advice and guidance to management and staff on all issues related to Trade Compliance. Develop and maintain relevant policies and procedures for Trade Compliance programmes and related due diligence activities with the objective of ensuring compliance with all Trade Compliance laws and regulations that are relevant to Etihad's operations.
- Oversee departmental efforts to develop their own related policies and procedures in line with Group policies.
- Develop, plan and implement Trade Compliance training and Communication strategy for Etihad Aviation Group, including for regular staff and management.
- Appoint, train and manage Etihad's network of Trade Compliance champions. Set objectives and provide input to help line management evaluate their performance in this role.
- Monitor developments in global Trade Compliance laws and regulations, identify risks and work with business unit leaders and the risk management function to devise suitable mitigation strategies and effective controls.

Requirements

Education & Experience

- At least 8 years of compliance experience four of which should be in a similar trade compliance role.
- University degree (law degree an advantage).

Excellent communication skills, business friendly, good attention to details, strong influencing, and implementation skills, self-motivated, and able to manage own workload effectively

About Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, was formed in 2003 and quickly went on to become one of the world's leading airlines. From its home in Abu Dhabi, Etihad flies to passenger and cargo destinations in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia and North America. Together with Etihad's codeshare partners, Etihad's network offers access to hundreds of international destinations. In recent years, Etihad has received numerous awards for its superior service and products, cargo offering, loyalty programme and more. Etihad is recognised as one of the world's leading airlines in response to COVID-19 and was the first airline in the world to fully vaccinate its crew on board.

About the Company

Etihad Airways is the National Airline of the United Arab Emirates. The airline was set up by a Royal Decree in July 2003, with Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE, as its hub. Etihad started commercial operations in November 2003.

With Etihad, everyone who flies with us is welcomed as our guest.

This simple credo illuminates everything we do, from big things like making sure that our fleet is one of the most advanced in the sky, to small touches like letting you choose the films you watch.

Were proud to be the National Airline of the United Arab Emirates. At the crossroads between Europe and Asia, our home reflects our commitment to bringing the world closer together - as does our highly cosmopolitan staff.