Trade Compliance Analyst

NI Malaysia Sdn Bhd; Penang; On-site; MYR 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

NI Malaysia Sdn Bhd, part of Emerson's Test & Measurement family, seeks an export control specialist to manage day-to-day screening and high-risk orders under U.S. EAR, Taiwan SHTC, and Malaysia STA, collaborating with sales and compliance teams.

The role involves collecting EUS documents, escalating issues, supporting audits, and assisting in SOP development, with strong attention to detail and regulatory learning.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.
• Understanding of export control regulations across jurisdictions.
• Ability to manage small projects and drive process improvements.
• Attention to detail and willingness to learn regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day operations for export control screening of high-risk orders under applicable regulations (U.S. EAR, Taiwan SHTC, Malaysia STA).
• Screen holds using auto-screening tools and collect End User Statements when required.
• Escalate high-risk orders to global management with analysis.
• Review customer backgrounds daily based on screening criteria.
• Prepare documents for export license applications and track approvals.
• Support compliance audits for distributors and partners.
• Draft internal export compliance SOPs aligned with daily practices.
• Review RPL inquiries raised by Sales and Services teams.
• Deliver export control training to internal customers.

Skills

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

This role involves performing day-to-day operations for export control screening, managing high-risk orders based on applicable regulations including U.S. EAR, Taiwan SHTC, Malaysia STA, and other jurisdictions. You will work with cross-functional teams in a dynamic international business environment focused on global trade compliance.

Key responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day operations for pre-order export control screening regarding high-risk orders based on applicable regulations, including U.S. EAR, Taiwan SHTC, Malaysia STA, and other applicable regulations
• Perform day-to-day operations for on-hold order screening using the auto-screening tool
• Collect End User Statement (EUS) documents from the sales team when required and manage the documentation efficiently
• Escalate high-risk orders to the global management team along with corresponding internal analysis
• Conduct daily reviews of customer backgrounds based on established screening criteria
• Prepare documents required for applicable export license applications and follow up on the approval process
• Support annual compliance audits for distributors and partners
• Support the drafting of internal export compliance operational SOPs based on daily business practices
• Review RPL inquiries raised by Sales and Services teams
• Deliver Export Control training to internal customers

About you

• Bachelor's Degree Required. Preferred majors include International Trade, Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, International Business, Economics, Law, Supply Chain, Logistics, or other equivalent fields of study
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Ability to understand U.S. export control regulations and customs and trade regulations across other jurisdictions
• Ability to manage small projects and generate ideas for continuous improvement
• Ability to detect gaps and propose appropriate solutions
• Ability to effectively multi-task
• Strong attention to detail and strong interest in learning regulations
• Initiative to undertake additional responsibilities
• Preferred: Internship experience related to import/export operations
• Preferred: Import/export related work experience

About us

At Emerson, we foster a culture where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their best. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that encourages innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We believe diverse perspectives drive better outcomes and support professional growth through meaningful work, development opportunities, and a focus on employee well-being.

By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to develop expertise in global trade compliance and export controls while working closely with cross-functional teams in a dynamic international business environment. You will be part of an organization committed to integrity, compliance, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

National Instruments (NI), now Emerson's Test & Measurement business, is a global leader in test, measurement, and software-connected systems. For over four decades, NI has helped engineers across semiconductor, electronics, automotive, aerospace, telecommunications, and research accelerate innovation.

Acquired by Emerson in 2023, NI now combines its software, intelligent devices, and automated test expertise with Emerson's global scale and industry reach. At NI Malaysia, employees work with talented teams worldwide on technologies shaping automation, connectivity, and sustainable innovation, in a culture built on collaboration, continuous learning, and inclusion.

National Instruments (NI), now Emerson's Test & Measurement business, is a global leader in test, measurement, and software-connected systems. For over four decades, NI has helped engineers across semiconductor, electronics, automotive, aerospace, telecommunications, and research accelerate innovation.

Acquired by Emerson in 2023, NI now combines its software, intelligent devices, and automated test expertise with Emerson's global scale and industry reach. At NI Malaysia, employees work with talented teams worldwide on technologies shaping automation, connectivity, and sustainable innovation, in a culture built on collaboration, continuous learning, and inclusion.