Global Trade Compliance Officer

Leonid Group Ltd; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 30.000 - 50.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading global healthcare organization based in Barcelona is looking for a Global Trade Compliance Officer. This pivotal role involves leading compliance with international trade regulations, overseeing due diligence, and developing compliance policies. Ideal candidates will have a university degree and over 10 years of experience in global trade compliance. The position involves travel of up to 30% internationally and offers an opportunity to shape the compliance strategy at an impactful level.

Formación

• 10+ years of progressive experience in global trade compliance.
• Experience in implementing and managing export control programs.
• Fluency in English; additional languages like Spanish, French, or Mandarin are a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Lead global compliance with export control regulations.
• Oversee screening, licensing, and due diligence processes.
• Develop and roll out global trade compliance policies.

Conocimientos

Strong knowledge of international trade regulations

Analytical skills

Strong project management skills

Excellent communication skills

Educación

University degree in Law, International Trade, Compliance

Descripción del empleo

Leonid Group has been exclusively retained by a leading global player in the healthcare and life sciences sector to appoint their new Global Trade Compliance Officer. Headquartered in Barcelona, this organization is known for its innovation in diagnostics and medical technology, its strong ethical foundation, and a truly international footprint. With a collaborative culture and a commitment to excellence, they offer an exciting platform for experienced compliance professionals to make a real global impact.

Global Trade Compliance Officer – Based in Barcelona

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced

Global Trade Compliance Officer

to lead and shape the international trade compliance strategy for a global organization headquartered in

Barcelona, Spain

• . This is a pivotal role with wide global reach, reporting directly into executive leadership and collaborating closely with global teams across Legal, Compliance, Supply Chain, Commercial, and IT functions.

Key Responsibilities

Lead global compliance with export control regulations (e.g., EAR, ITAR, EU Dual-Use, UK Export Control Order) and international sanctions (OFAC, EU, UN, UK).

Oversee screening, licensing, and due diligence processes for global trade activity and third-party risk.

Develop and roll out global trade compliance policies, training, and monitoring programs.

Lead cross-functional initiatives to harmonize trade compliance standards and procedures across multiple countries and business units.

Represent the company in interactions with global customs and regulatory authorities and advise senior leadership on trade-related risk and strategy.

Your Profile

University degree in Law, International Trade, Compliance or related discipline.

10+ years of progressive experience in global trade compliance, including leadership roles in multinational companies.

Strong knowledge of international trade regulations and enforcement regimes.

Experience in implementing and managing export control programs, screening tools, license management, and voluntary disclosures.

Fluency in English; additional languages such as Spanish, French, or Mandarin are a plus.

What We’re Looking For

Strategic mindset with strong analytical skills and business acumen.

Excellent communicator with experience presenting to executive leadership and regulatory bodies.

Collaborative and pragmatic leader who can build trust across global teams.

Strong project management, prioritization, and cross-cultural communication skills.

Travel

Up to 30% (international)

If you’re a senior trade compliance leader looking to take on a globally impactful role with high visibility and autonomy—let’s connect.

Leonid Group Corporate Governance is a talent acquisition consultancy that specializes in the placement of Legal, Compliance, Trade Compliance, & Ethics professionals on an international scale across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC. Legal and compliance are global disciplines with teams worldwide, and our network reflects this. We work with multinational corporations to help structure their departments with the best people, from the Global Chief Compliance Officer and General Counsel to the Compliance Analyst and Trade Compliance Specialist.