Compliance Officer – Americas Trade Compliance

Details

Bloomberg’s Legal & Compliance Department supports the company’s global businesses and operations by addressing complex legal and regulatory issues. The global Sanctions and Trade Compliance team provides screening and coverage for Bloomberg's businesses and ensures compliance with evolving sanctions and trade regulations across hardware, software, technology, and customer-facing products.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support regional trade compliance activities across the Americas, including:
  • Conduct Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) determinations with a focus on software, technology, and related items
  • Determine Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classifications
  • Ensure appropriate usage of import/export authorizations, licenses, and permits; assist with customs and export formalities and record retention
  • Support regional import and export transactions in compliance with applicable laws and regulations
• Partner with Engineering, Product, Chief Technology Office (CTO), Chief Information Security Office (CISO), and other technical teams to ensure accurate export classifications and implement controls to restrict access for prohibited or export-restricted parties
• Perform and document export-restricted party reviews; compile detailed diligence rationales and maintain a centralized tracker of associated control requirements
• Develop and maintain software and technology classification inventories and implement processes to include Trade Compliance in the software development lifecycle
• Identify operational improvements focused on globally consistent processes, standards, and systems
• Monitor changes in international trade regulations and assess potential impacts across the Americas region
• Communicate import, export, product conformity, ESG, and related compliance requirements to internal stakeholders
• Apply a risk-based approach to develop, enhance, and document Trade Compliance policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Lead and/or support regional deployment of global trade compliance processes and controls
• Partner with regional and local teams (Supply Chain, Legal, Engineering, Facilities, Networks) to integrate trade compliance into business operations

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• 7+ years of direct trade compliance / supply chain experience
• Strong knowledge of trade compliance laws and regulations, with specific focus on United States and LATAM export control and import/customs requirements
• Experience working with software, technology, or data-driven products and at organizations in the IT/technology industry
• Demonstrated experience conducting ECCN classifications for software and technology with cryptographic functionality under the EAR or other export control regime
• Knowledge of supply chain concepts, practices, and models
• Strong documentation, analytical, and organizational skills; comfortable managing detailed trackers and records
• Ability to operate independently, exercise sound judgment, and translate regulatory requirements into practical controls

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent
• Licensed Customs Broker or other trade compliance-related professional certifications
• Working knowledge of SAP Global Trade Services (GTS)
• Demonstrated innovation in the use of technology to enable enhancements and efficiencies in Trade Compliance and related programs

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: 180,000 - 215,000 USD Annual + Benefits + Bonus
• Benefits may include: merit increases, incentive compensation (exempt roles only), paid holidays, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) with match, life insurance, and wellness programs. The Company does not provide benefits directly to contingent workers/contractors and interns.