This role will give you the opportunity to be part of the ASM Global Trade Compliance team, that has the responsibility to ensure that ASM global businesses are conducted in compliance with the various international export control laws and regulations, sanctions and customs regulations. Therefore, you will actively participate in developing the trade compliance program, strategies, policies and procedures, and provide trade compliance guidance and trainings to increase the compliance awareness within the organization. In this role, you will report to the Global Trade Compliance Senior Director. This role falls under the Legal department.

Responsibilities

Strategy & Roadmap

- Assess, update and execute the global trade compliance program for one of the world’s leading wafer production equipment suppliers

-  Work closely with engineering teams to classify items such as hardware, technology and software from export control, determine the applicable export control jurisdiction(s).

- Contribute to the implementation of the global strategy for Sanction & Export Controls; co-develop supporting policies and procedures

- Track and monitor the Korean, U.S., European Union, and other international trade compliance regulations updates and changes relevant to ASM;

- Support in investigations, audits and risk- assessments of export control, sanctions and program functions, root cause analysis on deficiencies, and the development and management of resulting corrective action plans and appropriate policies and procedures

Cooperate and Collaborate:

- Advise internal stakeholders on export control topics related to intangible exports and technology transfers; Guide both internal and external stakeholders on issues of export control operations including ECCN classification and controls to ensure compliance

- Work cooperatively and proactively with functional leaders to ensure compliance with all relevant export, customs, sanctions, laws and regulations

- Establish a strong relationship with the ASM employees to ensure cooperation and assistance in the successful implantation of export control related projects

- Develop and educate internal clients on trade compliance best practices.

Policy adherence and compliance management:

- Maintain and improve internal compliance plans globally, especially at ASM Korea facility.

- Execute and monitor the Korean export controls necessary to ensure compliance

- Ensure the prioritization of business-critical trade compliance infrastructure and resources as part of the broader program requirements (e.g. screening, training programs, audits, internal risk assessments, variations and classifications)

- Perform periodic risk assessments including reviews of the impact of new regulations

- Participate in reviews of export control related incidents

- Implementation of policies and procedures to safeguard compliance with ASM’s Global Sanctions & Export Control Strategy

- Oversee the application of export control, trade compliance regulatory actions on complex business operations to ensure compliance

- Provide advice on export control risks and controls/measures. If required work closely with external advisors

-  Ensure optimal effectiveness of the company’s GTS system

Education and Experience

- At least Bachelor`s degree, preferred in trade compliance or export controls.

- 7-12 years of trade compliance experience working in multinational exporting corporations or organizations (including experience building and leading a global team) preferably in the high-tech or semiconductor Industry

- Subject matter expertise of Korean Export Controls is a must have. The candidate must have an in-depth and advanced knowledge of those regulations

- Experience with EAR is a plus.

- Result-driven, impeccable time management skills, able to demonstrate hands-on ownership and accountability

- Influential, collaborative communication skills with the ability to motivate and drive others in different functional areas

- Strong analytical skills, able to translate complex business issues into simple problem statements as well as clear processes and actions

- Exceptional standards of integrity and ethic, which act as the basis for strong stakeholder relationships

- Able to balance a curious and strategic mindset for influencing change on trade and export controls

- Fluent in both Korean and English