Strategic Global Trade Compliance Director

nVent; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 173,000 - 257,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

401(k) retirement plan with company 
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Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

nVent seeks a seasoned leader to head its global trade compliance program, aligning strategy and governance with Ethics and Compliance and business priorities. You will guide legal analysis, translate complex regulations into practical processes, and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing, engineering, and supply chains.

With 8+ years in global trade compliance, you will manage a high-performing team, embed controls, and communicate effectively with executives to manage risks and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; Juris Doctor required; active license in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 8+ years of international trade compliance experience within a global organization, including responsibility for import/export compliance and leading a global team.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, engineering, technology, or complex global supply-chain operations.
• Experience interacting with customs authorities and government agencies, including handling investigations, disclosures, audits, and remediation.
• Expert knowledge of global trade laws and regulations including CBP, BIS, OFAC, DDTC or similar agencies.
• Strong knowledge of global import/export regulations across regions (US, LATAM, EU, EMEA, APAC).
• Strong executive communication and change-management skills; ability to influence cross-functional teams.
• Translate complex trade laws into scalable business controls.
• Knowledge of Build America, Buy America Act (BABA) preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead nVent's global trade compliance program, including strategy, governance, risk assessments, policies, procedures, controls, and continuous improvement.
• Provide legal advice and operational guidance to translate laws into standardized business processes and controls.
• Assess impact of regulatory developments on business units and implement changes accordingly.
• Lead, develop, and resource a high-performing global trade compliance team.
• Embed trade compliance requirements into business processes, systems, and decision-making.
• Oversee risk-based training and communications across regions and roles.
• Establish and monitor controls for screening, sanctions, embargoes, and end-use/end-user restrictions.
• Direct due diligence and integration for acquisitions, new products, and market changes.
• Manage government inquiries, audits, investigations, disclosures, and remediation.
• Develop analytics and reporting to evaluate program effectiveness and risks.

Skills

Trade compliance leadership

Regulatory risk assessment

Policy development

Cross-functional collaboration

Executive communication

Change management

Education

Juris Doctor

Bar admission

Tools

Legal databases

Regulatory compliance software

Job description

nVent seeks a seasoned leader to head its global trade compliance program, aligning strategy and governance with Ethics and Compliance and business priorities. You will guide legal analysis, translate complex regulations into practical processes, and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing, engineering, and supply chains.

With 8+ years in global trade compliance, you will manage a high-performing team, embed controls, and communicate effectively with executives to manage risks and