Trade Compliance, Customs and Sanctions Manager

The role holder will implement and oversees all TCCS elements of the VP&C Compliance Management System. By operating key controls and advising stakeholders, this position is integral to ensuring that VP&C operates within the bounds of applicable laws and adheres to the highest standards of integrity. As thought leaders, we strive to create value through innovation, collaboration, and forward-thinking solutions. Our mission is powered by One Compliance, a dynamic approach that enables us to foster growth, optimise processes, harness cutting edge technology and deliver value to our customers. Expert technical advisory for VP&C stakeholders on trade controls, customs and sanctions compliance matters. Development and maintenance of key relationships across VP&C to enable effective risk management of trade controls compliance, customs and sanctions risks. This will include providing key information and presenting to senior stakeholders. Reviewing supplier, voice and roaming engagements, to identify potential sanctions and trade controls risks, and to advise on mitigations. Collaborate with relevant internal teams such as Treasury, Finance and Legal teams to plan and execute required TCCS mitigations. Play a key role in relation to advice on customs matters. In addition, execute processes to identify potential dual use items, ensuring required licenses and approvals are in place prior to their cross-border movement. Assist in developing pragmatic and compliant commercial solutions to trade controls, sanctions and customs matters across VP&C footprint. Collaborate with wider Group Trade Collaborate with Group Compliance colleagues to ensure appropriate VP&C TCS data flows into the Group Compliance Management System. Access to private AXA health insurance and a robust pension scheme to secure your health and future Continuous Learning and Development Proven ability to lead governance and transformation programs that strengthen oversight, accountability, and control of global trade activities across multiple jurisdictions. Strong understanding of EU and Luxembourg customs regulations, with additional experience in UK frameworks. Skilled in tracking regulatory changes and implementing risk mitigation strategies. Demonstrated experience managing diverse product and jurisdiction portfolios, delivering scalable compliance solutions that materially impact trade controls and customs operations. Ability to design and implement global policies, standards, and controls, including customs valuation and transfer pricing strategies. Experience in orchestrating compliance audits and managing responses to external audits and legal proceedings. Proven track record of driving productivity improvements through Lean/Six Sigma methodologies and achieving significant cost savings via process redesign and optimization. Certifications or trainings in Export Control programs and awareness initiatives to ensure compliance across global teams. Skilled in integrating PMO capabilities into compliance organizations and leading cross-functional projects to deliver measurable business outcomes. Strong interpersonal skills with cross-cultural communication experience. Ability to influence stakeholders and represent the organization in regulatory discussions and industry forums. High-level university degree in a relevant field. Fluency in English is mandatory; additional languages are an advantage.