Apply on Employer Site

Verifone · 1 month ago

Trade Compliance Officer (OFAC and DOJ)

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Verifone is a leading provider in the electronic payment technology industry, seeking a Trade Compliance Officer to join its Global Compliance team. The role involves developing and implementing a global compliance program, providing expertise on trade and sanctions compliance, and working cross-functionally to strengthen the compliance framework.

Financial ServicesHardwarePaymentsRFID

Responsibilities

Develop and implement a global compliance program with focus on Trade and Corporate crime prevention which complies with US and trade regulations applicable to the Verifone business, including Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), sanctions, export controls, freight, customs duty

Support Verifone to identify risks and mitigations within the global compliance program as well as other compliance activities

Provide compliance expertise, advocacy, and leadership guidance on sanctions and freight, customs duty and trade compliance

Training and educate stakeholders and performers on their roles and responsibilities under the compliance program

Perform compliance risk assessments, analyze gaps and manage closing potential gaps on the current operations and develop assessments to roll out new initiatives

Prepare senior management reporting

Create and manage a repository for global compliance program documentation (i.e. export analysis requests, export license requests, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act analysis)

Industry Trends & Advocacy - Responsibilities include monitoring industry trends and advising leadership on regulatory changes

Partner closely with internal teams—including Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and Legal—to ensure compliant import/export activities, sanction compliance, licensing, and documentation while enabling business growth

Determine export/import license requirements and submit license applications as needed for the Department of State, Department of Commerce, and Office of Foreign Asset Controls

Coordinate with Supply Chain on the import and export of items and materials ensuring compliance with any special handling requirements while maintaining efficient delivery timelines

Qualification

Trade compliance expertiseForeign Corrupt Practices ActExport control regulationsGovernance expertiseAnalytical skillsStakeholder managementCrisis response handlingLeadership skillsNegotiation skillsAttention to detailCollaboration skills

Required

Licensed attorney with expertise in trade compliance

Minimum of 5 years of experience on US Trade & export control and Foreign Corrupt Practices Act compliance applied in an international environment (with focus on Asia)

Possible prior engagement with government agencies like the Department of Justice, Office of Foreign Assets Control, US Customs and Border Protection or Bureau of Industry and Security

Experience with import and export of goods that are produced in international factories

Governance & strategic expertise

Proven Knowledge of and experience with laws and regulations in the financial sector

Highly analytical with attention to detail

Prior experience with implementing a Global Trade Compliance Program including drafting policies, procedures and implementation

Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines without sacrificing quality of work

Ability to work proactive, independently and collaboratively, depending on the situation

Leadership skills, negotiation skills, stakeholder management, and crisis response handling

Must have a strong understanding of global trade regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations, International Traffic in Arms Regulation, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, Office of Foreign Assets Control sanctions, U.S. Customs and foreign trade control