Senior Manager, Trade Screening Operations at Microsoft

Washington, District of Columbia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Trade Screening, Compliance, Risk Assessment, Process Improvement, Audit Support, System Design, Regulatory Reporting, Data Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Performance Metrics, Sanctions Regulations, AI/ML Enhancements, Entity Enrichment, Operational Efficiency, Customs Regulations, Export Control

Industry

Software Development

Description

Support oversight and management of Trade tools, systems, and processes. Support internal audit inquiries for trade sanctions and screening operations, including providing responses to general audit requests, issue resolution, and Manager Action Plans (MAPs). Collaborate with Engineering teams to enhance trade screening system logic, algorithms, and matching thresholds. Partner with Engineering, Operations, and Analytics teams to implement process improvements, system tuning, and AI/ML-enabled screening enhancements. Define and implement key performance indicators (KPIs) and service-level agreements (SLAs) for trade screening operations. Help define and maintain system requirements for list integrations, entity enrichment, and matching logic improvements to ensure global scalability. Lead initiatives that reduce operational overhead while improving compliance precision and partner experience. Lead periodic health checks and risk assessments to ensure effective control design, data accuracy, and procedural compliance. Manage, analyze, and coordinate the trade sanctions and screening risks through the trade risk repository ,consult with key stakeholders (e.g., Legal, business/cohort partners, engineering) and monitor the associated remediation action plans to closure. Identify and escalate issues which may not be addressed by current policies or standards, and support the development and implementation of possible solutions, especially emerging regimes, and programs. Compliance You will be working closely with other Global Trade partners, Internal Audit, Engineering and business unit customers and partners to provide subject-matter expertise and support related to OFAC and other country sanctions programs, as well as U.S. export control laws and regulations. Perform compliance reviews and investigations, identifying sanctions/OFAC-related risks or concerns and proposing remediation solutions. Maintain awareness of regulatory changes related to trade sanctions, ensuring proper communication and timely implementation of new procedures and/or enhanced due diligence programs in compliance with any change in laws and regulations. Support the business engagement team with their sanctions/OFAC/export control reviews, including transactional lookbacks, process improvements, system tuning, and segregation. Draft memos for internal clients and stakeholders detailing risk and mitigation measures. Provide guidance and ensure compliance with sanctions' laws, including end-user and end-use regulatory requirements. Regulatory reporting, management reporting, operational metrics, visibility, communication, and sharing achievements. Provides consultation, communications, direction, roadmap objectives, and awareness to senior stakeholders in various business functions to ensure Trade compliance covering Sanctions & Embargoes, Export controls and Customs. Facilitates an environment of inclusion that leverages diverse perspectives and talent, to better represent and understand global customers. Manages trade related risk analysis, setting metrics and KPIs, and defining the requirements for trade solutions. Contributes to the research development and implementation of reporting and insights across the enterprise. Establishes standardized reporting frameworks and dashboards to enhance visibility across trade screening operations. Deliver concise, actionable reporting to Trade leadership, highlighting trends, compliance risks, and system efficiency insights. Demonstrates a strategic mindset — balancing operational efficiency with regulatory rigor. Drives continuous improvement and innovation in compliance operations. Communicates with clarity and influence across technical, legal, and business audiences. Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Law, or related field AND 4+ years corporate, trade, or supply chain experience in an export compliance function OR Master's Degree in Business Administration, Law, or related field AND 3+ years corporate, trade, or supply chain experience OR equivalent experience 5+ years' experience managing trade screening systems (SAP BIS, Oracle GTS, Dow Jones, Descartes, or equivalent and all associated processes) Master's degree in Business Administration, Law, or related field AND 6+ years of corporate, trade, or supply chain experience OR Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Law, or related field AND 8+ years of corporate, trade, or supply chain experience OR equivalent experience Licensed Customs Broker or in-country equivalent 5+ years' experience managing trade screening systems (SAP BIS, Oracle GTS, Dow Jones, Descartes, or equivalent and all associated processes Certification with ECTI (similar export certification program) or equivalent or in-country professional trade certifications or licenses Strong knowledge of OFAC, BIS, EU, UK, and UN sanctions regulations and related compliance frameworks Experience with system and process design

Responsibilities

The Senior Manager will oversee trade screening operations, manage trade tools and systems, and support compliance with trade sanctions. They will collaborate with various teams to enhance system logic and implement process improvements.