Head of trade compliance

Role Purpose

The Head of Trade compliance, Russia is responsible for designing, implementing, and leading an effective compliance framework for the Russian Envista business, with a strong focus on Trade Compliance (export/import controls, sanctions).
The role acts as a strategic business partner, ensuring regulatory compliance while enabling sustainable business operations in a complex regulatory environment.

Key Responsibilities

Trade Compliance Leadership

• Ensure full compliance with applicable export control, import control, and sanctions regulations (US, EU, and other relevant jurisdictions).
• Oversee compliance of international trade operations, including customer onboarding, third-party screening, and transaction risk assessment.
• Provide expert guidance and final approvals on complex or high-risk trade compliance matters.

Process Design & Optimization

• Design, implement, and continuously enhance end‑to‑end compliance and trade compliance processes, ensuring efficiency, transparency, and audit readiness.
• Lead the deployment and effective use of automated compliance and screening tools.
• Establish KPIs, reporting, and dashboards to monitor compliance performance and risks.

Cross‑Functional Leadership

• Lead and coordinate cross‑functional working groups involving Legal, Supply Chain, Logistics, Sales, Finance, Customer Service, Procurement, and IT.
• Ensure compliance requirements are embedded into business processes and decision‑making.
• Foster a culture of compliance through collaboration rather than control.

Business Partnership

• Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders on compliance implications of commercial and operational decisions.
• Balance regulatory requirements with business objectives, offering pragmatic, risk‑based solutions.
• Proactively engage with stakeholders to anticipate compliance challenges and support business growth.

Global Integration

• Serve as the key liaison between the Russian organization and the Global Trade Compliance team.
• Ensure timely implementation of global policies, controls, and initiatives at the local level.
• Contribute local insights and risk assessments into global compliance discussions.

Risk Management, Audits & Reporting

• Lead compliance risk assessments, internal reviews, and audits.
• Oversee investigation and remediation of compliance incidents.

Ensure accurate and timely compliance reporting to regional and global stakeholders

Key Requirements

Education

• University degree in Law, Economics, International Trade, or a related field.
• Advanced compliance or trade compliance certifications are an advantage.

Professional Experience

• Minimum 7–10 years of experience in compliance, legal, or trade compliance roles, with demonstrated leadership responsibility.
• Proven experience in managing trade compliance programs in a multinational environment.
• Strong background in export control, sanctions, and international trade regulations.
• Hands‑on experience in process design, implementation, and optimization.
• Strong experience in building effective relationships with senior business stakeholders.
• Strategic mindset combined with strong execution capabilities.
• Excellent organizational and process‑management skills.
• High level of integrity and risk awareness.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to work with complex information.
• Fluency in English and Russian (written and spoken).