Global Trade Compliance Leader — Hybrid Role

nVent; Saint Louis Park (MN); Hybrid; USD 173,000 - 257,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Volunteer time

Job summary

nVent seeks a senior leader to run the global trade compliance program, shaping strategy, governance, and controls across multiple regions. You will translate laws into scalable business processes, oversee due diligence for acquisitions and new markets, and provide strategic legal guidance to stakeholders worldwide.

The role requires a JD, active bar license, and 8+ years’ experience in international trade compliance within a global organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Juris Doctor required; active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 8+ years of international trade compliance experience within a global organization.
• Experience leading a global team and program; experience with import/export compliance and government interactions.
• Knowledge of CBP, BIS, OFAC, DDTC, and related global trade regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead nVent’s global trade compliance program, including strategy, governance, and risks; implement policies, controls, and processes.
• Provide legal advice and operational guidance in alignment with leadership priorities.
• Assess regulatory developments and lead timely changes across the business, products, and supply chains.
• Develop analytics and reporting to evaluate program effectiveness and communicate risk to leadership.

Skills

Global trade compliance

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Executive communication

Change management

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor

Bachelor's degree

Job description

nVent seeks a senior leader to run the global trade compliance program, shaping strategy, governance, and controls across multiple regions. You will translate laws into scalable business processes, oversee due diligence for acquisitions and new markets, and provide strategic legal guidance to stakeholders worldwide.

The role requires a JD, active bar license, and 8+ years’ experience in international trade compliance within a global organization.