Manager Regional Trade Compliance

Caterpillar Inc.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Caterpillar is seeking a senior trade compliance professional in Singapore to lead risk assessments, partner with regional divisions, and embed compliance into business processes.

You will develop and implement export control policies, deliver targeted training, and monitor risks while advising on how to translate complex regulations into practical solutions that support Caterpillar’s global trade strategy.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of international trade regulations and practices.
• Ability to apply trade knowledge to diverse situations.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Strong communication and training delivery skills.
• Comfort with strategic thinking in a complex regulatory environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute risk assessments of Export Control and Trade compliance programs.
• Collaborate with in-region Business Divisions, Compliance teams, and Legal teams for global trade management.
• Support development, implementation and maintenance of export control and trade compliance policies.
• Provide training on government laws, rules and regulations for products and technologies.
• Monitor, manage and mitigate risks through stakeholder engagement.
• Assist with development and implementation of compliance strategies aligned with business goals.

Skills

International Trade

Relationship Management

Analytical Thinking

Problem Solving

Effective Communications

Job description

Career Area:

Legal and Compliance

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you’rejoining 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’tjust 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 29, 2026 - November 8, 2026

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply