Manager Regional Trade Compliance

Caterpillar; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Caterpillar, a global leader in heavy machinery, seeks a Senior Regional Trade Compliance Manager in Singapore. You will lead export control programs, partner with in-region divisions, and translate global trade rules into practical business processes.

Ideal candidates bring 15+ years in trade compliance, proven cross-functional influence, and experience building robust compliance programs in multinational environments.

Qualifications

• 15+ years’ experience in trade compliance or related field.
• Proven ability to lead, influence, and build trust with stakeholders at all levels.
• Development and/or management of trade compliance processes.
• Experience building or enhancing compliance programs in a multinational environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with strategic thinking.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute risk assessments of Export Control and Trade compliance programs.
• Collaborate with in-region Business Divisions, Compliance teams, and Legal teams to support global trade management at Caterpillar.
• Assist with development and maintenance of Export Control and Trade compliance policies and procedures.
• Provide training on government laws, rules and regulations as they pertain to organizational products, services and technologies.
• Proactively monitor, manage and mitigate risks through stakeholders, business partner engagement.
• Assist with development and implementation of compliance strategies and goals in line with company's business objectives.
• Effectively communicate insights, progress, and recommendations across the organization as needed.

Skills

International Trade

Relationship Management

Analytical Thinking

Problem Solving

Effective Communications

Job description

## Manager Regional Trade ComplianceApply: Singapore, Singapore: Full time: Posted Today: R0000379461**Career Area:**Legal and Compliance**Job Description:****Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.**When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.**Global trade compliance is evolving rapidly, creating an exciting opportunity to influence how Caterpillar navigates an increasingly complex global trade environment.**As part of Caterpillar's Trade Center of Excellence (TCOE), you'll serve as a trusted business partner, working closely with stakeholders to understand customer needs, provide expert guidance on trade matters, and embed compliance principles into the foundation of our business operations.This role offers the opportunity to drive trade compliance by translating regulatory requirements into practical business solutions, supporting strategic decision-making, and helping shape the future of Caterpillar's trade strategy. Working alongside world-class compliance, legal, and business leaders, you will play a critical role in ensuring compliance excellence while enabling business success.If you're looking to accelerate your career within a dynamic compliance organization, this is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact, solve complex challenges and act as a true business partner to help define the future of trade compliance at Caterpillar.**What You Will Do:*** Develop and execute risk assessments of Export Control and Trade compliance programs to ensure adherence to established policies and procedures.* Collaborate with in-region Business Divisions, Compliance teams, and Legal teams to provide strategic and operational support for global trade management at Caterpillar* Support the development, implementation and maintenance of Export Control and Trade compliance policies and procedures* Provide training on government laws, rules and regulations as they pertain to organizational products, services and technologies* Proactively monitor, manage and mitigate risks through stakeholders, business partner engagement.* Assist with development and implementation of compliance strategies and goals in line with company's business objectives* Effectively communicate insights, progress, and recommendations across the organization as needed**What You Will Bring:*** **International Trade:** Knowledge of the markets, issues, regulations, practices and operations of international trade; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately in diverse situations.* **Relationship Management:** Knowledge of relationship and stakeholder management techniques; ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with various stakeholders, peers within the division and across Caterpillar* **Analytical Thinking:** Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.* **Problem Solving:** Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.* **Effective Communications:** Understanding effective communication concepts, tools, and techniques and the ability to collaborate vertically and horizontally, across levels and various business functions, and with external parties**Top Candidates Will Have:*** Minimum 15+ years’ experience with trade compliance or a related field* Demonstrated business partnering, advocacy, and acumen with strong intellectual curiosity* Development and/or management of trade compliance processes* Experience building, implementing, or enhancing compliance programs and operational controls in a multi-national business environment* Proven ability to lead, influence, and build trust with stakeholders at all organizational levels* Strategic thinker who thrives in ambiguity and develops innovative solutions to complex regulatory challenges**Posting Dates:**October 13, 2026 - October 23, 2026