Associate Director (Trade Compliance)

Who We Are

At Kyndryl, we design, build, manage and modernize the mission-critical technology systems that the world depends on every day. So why work at Kyndryl? We are always moving forward – always pushing ourselves to go further in our efforts to build a more equitable, inclusive world for our employees, our customers and our communities.

The Role

Responsible for facilitating Kyndryl business by developing, implementing, and overseeing the maintenance of internal export/import controls to ensure compliance with U.S. and global government export/import regulations such as International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), U.S. Customs and Border Protection Regulations, Economic Embargo Regulations, Anti-boycott.  Manage a team of trade professionals across multiple jurisdictions.  Work with Trade Compliance Program Director to administer a global trade compliance team. Licensed Customs Broker.

Compensation

The compensation range for the position in the U.S. is $116,760 to $221,880 based on a full-time schedule.  Your actual compensation may vary depending on your geography, job-related skills and experience.  For part time roles, the compensation will be adjusted appropriately.  The pay or salary range will not be below any applicable state, city or local minimum wage requirement. 

There is a different appliable compensation range for the following work locations:

California:  $128,400 to $266,040

Colorado:  $116,760 to $221,880

New York City:  $140,040 to $266,040

Washington DC:  $128,400 to $243,960

This position will be eligible for Kyndryl’s discretionary annual bonus program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Kyndryl’s applicable plans.  You may also receive a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, vision and dental coverage, disability, retirement benefits, paid leave, and paid time off.  Note:  If this is a sales commission eligible role, you will be eligible to participate in a sales commission plan in lieu of the annual discretionary bonus program. 

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

Kyndryl currently does not require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, however, if you are hired to work at a client, customer, or partner location, you may be required to show proof of vaccination to align with their respective COVID-19 vaccination policies.  Those who believe they are eligible may apply for a medical or religious accommodation prior to the start of employment.

Who You Are

Required Skills and Experience

• Trade Regulations Experience with 10+ years in a trade compliance position. 

• Significant experience with DOS, DOC, OFAC, and US Customs regulations.  

• Certification:  Licensed Customs Broker

• Education:  Master’s Degree

• Specialized knowledge of multiple areas within U.S. Government regulations and business practices.

• Ability to analyze and solve highly complex problems. Ability to apply U.S./EU Government regulatory requirements in complex scenarios.

• Experience with encryption and encryption controls.

• Ability to conduct and manage audits and assessments and disclosures.  

• Lead all aspects of global and regional procedures, conduct regular assessments, and develop training programs.

• Proactively identify and mitigate risks related to trade economic sanctions, as well as export and import controls.

• Engage with internal business partners as it relates to risk management.

• Liaise with U.S. government agencies, industry partners, trade functions, and internal/external counsel as needed.

• Responsible for trade compliance to support the discovery, development, resale and commercialization of equipment and services.

• Ability to analyze and solve highly complex problems. Ability to apply U.S./EU Government regulatory requirements in complex scenarios.

• Specialized knowledge of multiple areas within U.S. Government regulations and business practices.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience in a large corporation. 

• Experience at an IT services company.

• Experience with managing personnel across multiple global locations

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Strong presentation skills especially in training and education.  

• Ability to multi-task

• Ability to travel as necessary to support the functions of the job.

Being You

Diversity is a whole lot more than what we look like or where we come from, it’s how we think and who we are. We welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. But we’re not doing it single-handily: Our Kyndryl Inclusion Networks are only one of many ways we create a workplace where all Kyndryls can find and provide support and advice. This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you – and everyone next to you – the ability to bring your whole self to work, individually and collectively, and support the activation of our equitable culture. That’s the Kyndryl Way.

What You Can Expect

With state-of-the-art resources and Fortune 100 clients, every day is an opportunity to innovate, build new capabilities, new relationships, new processes, and new value. Kyndryl cares about your well-being and prides itself on offering benefits that give you choice, reflect the diversity of our employees and support you and your family through the moments that matter – wherever you are in your life journey. Our employee learning programs give you access to the best learning in the industry to receive certifications, including Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Skillsoft, and many more. Through our company-wide volunteering and giving platform, you can donate, start fundraisers, volunteer, and search over 2 million non-profit organizations.  At Kyndryl, we invest heavily in you, we want you to succeed so that together, we will all succeed.

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