Microsoft · 2 weeks ago
Senior Manager, Trade Screening Operations
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$96K/yr - $188K/yr
5+ years expMicrosoft is a global leader in technology, and they are seeking a Senior Manager for Trade Screening Operations. This role is responsible for managing compliance with international trade regulations, optimizing trade screening processes, and collaborating with various teams to enhance operational efficiency and compliance precision.
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Responsibilities
Support oversight and management of Trade tools, systems, and processes
Support internal audit inquiries for trade sanctions and screening operations, including providing responses to general audit requests, issue resolution, and Manager Action Plans (MAPs)
Collaborate with Engineering teams to enhance trade screening system logic, algorithms, and matching thresholds
Partner with Engineering, Operations, and Analytics teams to implement process improvements, system tuning, and AI/ML-enabled screening enhancements
Define and implement key performance indicators (KPIs) and service-level agreements (SLAs) for trade screening operations
Help define and maintain system requirements for list integrations, entity enrichment, and matching logic improvements to ensure global scalability
Lead initiatives that reduce operational overhead while improving compliance precision and partner experience
Lead periodic health checks and risk assessments to ensure effective control design, data accuracy, and procedural compliance
Partner closely with and support the Microsoft trade business engagement and trade screening teams on any risks, gaps or opportunities identified through their processes
Manage, analyze, and coordinate the trade sanctions and screening risks through the trade risk repository ,consult with key stakeholders (e.g., Legal, business/cohort partners, engineering) and monitor the associated remediation action plans to closure
Identify and escalate issues which may not be addressed by current policies or standards, and support the development and implementation of possible solutions, especially emerging regimes, and programs. Compliance
You will be working closely with other Global Trade partners, Internal Audit, Engineering and business unit customers and partners to provide subject-matter expertise and support related to OFAC and other country sanctions programs, as well as U.S. export control laws and regulations
Perform compliance reviews and investigations, identifying sanctions/OFAC-related risks or concerns and proposing remediation solutions
Maintain awareness of regulatory changes related to trade sanctions, ensuring proper communication and timely implementation of new procedures and/or enhanced due diligence programs in compliance with any change in laws and regulations
Support the business engagement team with their sanctions/OFAC/export control reviews, including transactional lookbacks, process improvements, system tuning, and segregation
Draft memos for internal clients and stakeholders detailing risk and mitigation measures
Provide guidance and ensure compliance with sanctions’ laws, including end-user and end-use regulatory requirements
Regulatory reporting, management reporting, operational metrics, visibility, communication, and sharing achievements
Provides consultation, communications, direction, roadmap objectives, and awareness to senior stakeholders in various business functions to ensure Trade compliance covering Sanctions & Embargoes, Export controls and Customs
Partners with global business stakeholders to ensure compliance with export and import control laws and regulations in Microsoft's numerous jurisdictions. Facilitates an environment of inclusion that leverages diverse perspectives and talent, to better represent and understand global customers
Conduct Executive Briefings
Plans for review of trade controls, compliance reviews, and audits supporting Microsoft's government-controlled programs
Identifies areas for improvement, provides feedback to staff and auditors, and executes corrective action plans
Helps the team provide appropriate data-collection efforts for regulatory obligations
Manages trade related risk analysis, setting metrics and KPIs, and defining the requirements for trade solutions
Contributes to the research development and implementation of reporting and insights across the enterprise
Establishes standardized reporting frameworks and dashboards to enhance visibility across trade screening operations
Partners with analytics and engineering teams to ensure data integrity, accuracy, and availability for internal and external (e.g., government) reporting requirements
Deliver concise, actionable reporting to Trade leadership, highlighting trends, compliance risks, and system efficiency insights
Drive efficiencies for trade processes by monitoring feedback (e.g., from internal controllership), determine needed updates, institute policy changes by overseeing updates for Procedures, and provide executive communication updates
Drive innovation across the organization to support process improvement
Demonstrates a strategic mindset — balancing operational efficiency with regulatory rigor
Drives continuous improvement and innovation in compliance operations
Communicates with clarity and influence across technical, legal, and business audiences
Embodies Microsoft’s values of integrity, accountability, and global impact
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Law, or related field AND 4+ years corporate, trade, or supply chain experience in an export compliance function OR Master's Degree in Business Administration, Law, or related field AND 3+ years corporate, trade, or supply chain experience OR equivalent experience
5+ years' experience managing trade screening systems (SAP BIS, Oracle GTS, Dow Jones, Descartes, or equivalent and all associated processes)
Preferred
Master's degree in Business Administration, Law, or related field AND 6+ years of corporate, trade, or supply chain experience OR Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Law, or related field AND 8+ years of corporate, trade, or supply chain experience OR equivalent experience
Licensed Customs Broker or in-country equivalent
Certification with ECTI (similar export certification program) or equivalent or in-country professional trade certifications or licenses
Strong knowledge of OFAC, BIS, EU, UK, and UN sanctions regulations and related compliance frameworks
Experience with system and process design
Company
Microsoft
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