Trade Compliance Operations Coordinator

NXP Semiconductors; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

NXP Semiconductors in Malaysia seeks a Trade Compliance professional to execute product classification and related compliance activities. You will gather and validate technical product data for ECCN and HS classification and follow documented playbooks for consistent decisions.

The role includes planning for KYC reviews, due diligence on business partners, and handling escalation when required. A focus on process standardization and AI-enabled tools is expected.

Qualifications

• Typically 2–5 years of experience in Trade Compliance, Export Controls, (Product) Classification, Customs Compliance or a closely related compliance environment.
• Trade Compliance experience or affinity with the field is required; familiarity with classification and ECCN/EAR requirements is strongly preferred.
• Ability to understand technical product documentation and apply structured regulatory guidance.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, learning agility and documentation discipline.
• Comfort working with structured processes, controls, systems and escalation frameworks.
• Interest in continuous improvement, automation, data and AI-enabled ways of working.

Responsibilities

• Execute assigned product classification and Trade Compliance activities using documented playbooks, procedures, and decision frameworks.
• Gather, review, and validate technical product information and supporting documentation required for classification.
• Collect, review and validate the technical product data and supporting documentation required for ECCN and HS classification.
• Conduct KYC and due diligence reviews for customers, suppliers, distributors, and other business partners, investigating and escalating potential Trade Compliance risks.
• Investigate, assess, and resolve denied-party screening matches, escalating potential concerns where required.
• Apply escalation rules consistently and route cases outside established guidance through the defined escalation process.
• Support quality routines and identify opportunities to improve playbooks, data quality, and operational controls.
• Contribute to process standardization, automation, scalability, and the responsible use of AI-enabled tools.
• Collaborate with the KL Operations Manager, Operations Control Tower, global Trade Compliance teams and other relevant stakeholders to ensure consistent execution and smooth handoffs.

Skills

Trade Compliance

Classification

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Documentation discipline

Learning agility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, International Trade, Supply Chain, Engineering, Applied Sciences, Information Technology or related field

Job description

Role Purpose

Execute standardized, repeatable Trade Compliance activities as part of NXP’s global Trade Compliance Operations team. The initial focus is product classification, including ECCN under the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and HS classification, using approved playbooks, tools and evidence standards. This role is intended for analytical, high-potential professionals with relevant Trade Compliance experience or clear affinity with the field who want to build their expertise and grow their careers within NXP. It requires attention to detail, sound judgement, documentation discipline and comfort working with technical product information.

Key Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities

• Execute assigned product classification and Trade Compliance activities using documented playbooks, procedures, and decision frameworks.
• Gather, review, and validate technical product information and supporting documentation required for classification.
• Collect, review and validate the technical product data and supporting documentation required for ECCN and HS classification.

Secondary and future Responsibilities

• Conduct KYC and due diligence reviews for customers, suppliers, distributors, and other business partners, investigating and escalating potential Trade Compliance risks.
• Investigate, assess, and resolve denied-party screening matches, escalating potential concerns where required.
• Apply escalation rules consistently and route cases outside established guidance through the defined escalation process.
• Support quality routines and identify opportunities to improve playbooks, data quality, and operational controls.
• Contribute to process standardization, automation, scalability, and the responsible use of AI-enabled tools.
• Collaborate with the KL Operations Manager, Operations Control Tower, global Trade Compliance teams and other relevant stakeholders to ensure consistent execution and smooth handoffs.

Qualifications / Experience

• Typically 2–5 years of experience in Trade Compliance, Export Controls, (Product) Classification, Customs Compliance or a closely related compliance environment.
• Trade Compliance experience or demonstrated affinity with the field is required; familiarity with classification and ECCN/EAR requirements is strongly preferred.
• Ability to understand technical product documentation and apply structured regulatory guidance.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, learning agility and documentation discipline.
• Comfort working with structured processes, controls, systems and escalation frameworks.
• Interest in continuous improvement, automation, data and AI-enabled ways of working.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, International Trade, Supply Chain, Engineering, Applied Sciences, Information Technology or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Language

Fluent English, written and spoken, is required. The ability to speak, read and write Mandarin Chinese is a strong advantage.

Company Information

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NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) enables a smarter, safer, and more sustainable world through innovation. As the world leader in secure connectivity solutions for embedded applications, NXP is pushing boundaries in the automotive, industrial & IoT, mobile, and communication infrastructure markets. For more information, visit www.nxp.com

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