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Director – Trade Operations

Director – Trade Operations

CompanyAdobe
LocationSeattle, WA, USA, San Francisco, CA, USA, San Jose, CA, USA
Salary$150000 – $301050
TypeFull-Time
Degrees
Experience LevelSenior, Expert or higher

Requirements

  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in sanctions compliance and export controls, including at least 4 years of management experience.
  • Subject matter expertise with OFAC, EU, and UK sanctions regimes and US export controls is required.
  • Demonstrated ability to identify program gaps, anticipate emerging regulatory requirements and challenges, and drive related improvements.
  • Experience leading complex projects from initiation to completion.
  • Excellent project management skills, including planning, budgeting, resource allocation, risk management, and tracking.
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, strong executive presence, and experience establishing relationships and collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams, such as lawyers, engineers, and data analysts in improving compliance processes.
  • Strong moral compass coupled with exceptional judgment and the ability to effectively balance priorities and manage risk in a highly dynamic environment.
  • A global mentality, an unflaggingly positive attitude, and a great sense of humor.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage all aspects of Adobe’s sanctions screening and export control program.
  • Collaborate with technology teams to design and implement industry-leading screening technology and automations that match Adobe’s business scale.
  • Develop policies, standards, training, and other procedural or guidance materials.
  • Design and conduct periodic risk assessments related to the sanctions screening program operations.
  • Stay up to date on regulatory changes related to trade sanctions and export controls, ensuring proper communication and timely implementation of new procedures and/or enhanced due diligence programs.
  • Assist with investigations related to potential trade violations (e.g., Voluntary Self-Disclosures, internal audit, and/or quality control findings).
  • Identify and promptly raise issues not addressed by current policies and processes and support the development and implementation of solutions.
  • Develop performance indicators and reports for executive leadership.
  • Drive continuous improvement to increase compliance and efficiency through streamlined processes and automation.

Preferred Qualifications

    No preferred qualifications provided.