Global Trade Compliance Officer

hace 4 días


Barcelona, Barcelona, España Leonid Group Ltd A tiempo completo

Leonid Group has been exclusively retained by a leading global player in the healthcare and life sciences sector to appoint their new Global Trade Compliance Officer. Headquartered in Barcelona, this organization is known for its innovation in diagnostics and medical technology, its strong ethical foundation, and a truly international footprint. With a collaborative culture and a commitment to excellence, they offer an exciting platform for experienced compliance professionals to make a real global impact.

Global Trade Compliance Officer – Based in Barcelona

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced
Global Trade Compliance Officer
to lead and shape the international trade compliance strategy for a global organization headquartered in
Barcelona, Spain
. This is a pivotal role with wide global reach, reporting directly into executive leadership and collaborating closely with global teams across Legal, Compliance, Supply Chain, Commercial, and IT functions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead global compliance with export control regulations (e.g., EAR, ITAR, EU Dual-Use, UK Export Control Order) and international sanctions (OFAC, EU, UN, UK).
  • Oversee screening, licensing, and due diligence processes for global trade activity and third-party risk.
  • Develop and roll out global trade compliance policies, training, and monitoring programs.
  • Lead cross-functional initiatives to harmonize trade compliance standards and procedures across multiple countries and business units.
  • Represent the company in interactions with global customs and regulatory authorities and advise senior leadership on trade-related risk and strategy.

Your Profile:

  • University degree in Law, International Trade, Compliance or related discipline.
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in global trade compliance, including leadership roles in multinational companies.
  • Strong knowledge of international trade regulations and enforcement regimes.
  • Experience in implementing and managing export control programs, screening tools, license management, and voluntary disclosures.
  • Fluency in English; additional languages such as Spanish, French, or Mandarin are a plus.

What We're Looking For:

  • Strategic mindset with strong analytical skills and business acumen.
  • Excellent communicator with experience presenting to executive leadership and regulatory bodies.
  • Collaborative and pragmatic leader who can build trust across global teams.
  • Strong project management, prioritization, and cross-cultural communication skills.

Travel:
Up to 30% (international)

If you're a senior trade compliance leader looking to take on a globally impactful role with high visibility and autonomy—let's connect.

Leonid Group Corporate Governance is a talent acquisition consultancy that specializes in the placement of Legal, Compliance, Trade Compliance, & Ethics professionals on an international scale across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC. Legal and compliance are global disciplines with teams worldwide, and our network reflects this. We work with multinational corporations to help structure their departments with the best people, from the Global Chief Compliance Officer and General Counsel to the Compliance Analyst and Trade Compliance Specialist.



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