Trade Compliance Manager (Regional)

CATERPILLAR ASIA PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Caterpillar Asia Pte Ltd in Singapore seeks a senior trade compliance leader to translate regulatory requirements into practical business solutions, support strategic decisions, and shape the future of Caterpillar's trade strategy.

You will collaborate with global compliance, legal and business leaders, develop and monitor export control policies, deliver training on regulations, and actively manage risks with stakeholders across the region.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of international trade markets, regulations, practices and operations.
• Ability to manage relationships with diverse stakeholders across regions.
• Ability to analyze and identify root causes and craft solutions.
• Experience applying problem-solving approaches to regulatory or process challenges.
• Strong communication skills across levels and functions.

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.
• Support development, implementation and maintenance of export control and trade compliance policies.
• Provide training on government laws, rules and regulations related to products, services and technologies.
• Monitor, manage and mitigate risks through stakeholder engagement and oversight.
• Assist with the development and implementation of compliance strategies and goals aligned with business objectives.
• Communicate insights, progress, and recommendations across the organization.

Skills

International Trade

Relationship Management

Analytical Thinking

Problem Solving

Effective Communications

Job description

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 adynamic 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:

• 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