Trade Compliance Transformation Senior Specialist

Job description

Who we are VOIS (Vodafone Intelligent Solutions) is a strategic arm of Vodafone Group Plc, creating value for customers by delivering intelligent solutions through Talent, Technology & Transformation. As the largest shared services organisation in the global telco industry with 30,000 FTE, our portfolio of next-generation solutions and services are designed in partnership with customers across Vodafone Group, local markets, and partner markets to simplify and drive growth. With our strategic partner Accenture, we work alongside our Vodafone customers, other Telco and tech companies to drive transformation, meet the challenges of our industry and ensure we stay relevant and resilient. This partnership is a unique, industry-first model which brings together the best of in-house and 3rd party capability. We work with customers across 28 countries from 10 VOIS locations: Albania, Egypt, Hungary, India, Romania, Spain, Turkey, UK, Germany, Ireland, and with a network of teams in Czech Republic, Italy, Greece, and Portugal. #VOIS #BeUnrivalled #CreateTheFuture About this Role We are seeking a Trade Compliance Transformation Specialist to lead the design, delivery and embedding of Vodafone’s global trade compliance transformation agenda. This role is responsible for strengthening and harmonising the global trade compliance framework, ensuring import/export controls, sanctions requirements and customs obligations are consistently implemented across markets and functions. The successful candidate will drive strategic change across processes, systems, data and governance, creating a consistent, risk-based and future-ready compliance operating model. Working closely with Group functions, local markets and external partners, they will help ensure trade compliance capabilities evolve alongside regulatory requirements and business needs, enabling both compliance excellence and commercial agility. What you’ll do Lead Vodafone’s global trade compliance transformation programme, ensuring alignment with Group strategy and compliance objectives. Design and implement a harmonised trade compliance operating model across Group functions and Local Markets. Drive technology and data enablement by embedding trade compliance controls into core systems, tools and business processes. Ensure alignment with UK, EU and international trade compliance regulations, sanctions requirements and export control obligations, supporting effective management of Group-level risk. Partner with stakeholders across Compliance, Supply Chain, Technology, Legal and Local Markets to encourage adoption of standardised compliance practices. Lead change management initiatives, including communications, training and capability development activities across multiple markets. Establish sustainable business-as-usual ownership models to support long-term compliance effectiveness. Monitor regulatory developments and identify opportunities for continuous improvement across trade compliance processes, controls and governance. Support the optimisation of trade compliance controls to enable sustainable business growth while maintaining a robust risk management framework. Contribute to programme evolution through effective project delivery, stakeholder engagement and data-driven decision-making. Who you are Minimum of 5 years of experience managing trade compliance activities within a multi-jurisdictional environment. Good knowledge and practical experience of trade compliance, sanctions and export control systems and technologies. Good understanding of UK, EU and US export control requirements and related regulatory frameworks. Experience using data and performance metrics to identify trends and drive process improvements. Minimum 3 years of project or programme management experience. Proven track record of delivering programmes on time and within agreed budgets. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Experience working across multiple geographies with strong cross-cultural awareness. Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and build collaborative working relationships. Degree in Accounting, Law, Programme Management or another relevant discipline, or equivalent professional experience. Internationally recognised qualification in Sanctions or Trade Compliance, such as the ICA Diploma, would be advantageous. Additional language skills would be beneficial. Not a perfect fit? Concerned you may not meet every requirement? Vodafone is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align exactly with every aspect of the job description, you are encouraged to apply. You may be the right candidate for this or another opportunity, and the recruitment team will support you in exploring where your skills fit best. What's in it for you Hybrid way of working: 2 days from office per week (8 per month) Medical and dental services Life and hospitalization insurance Dedicated employee phone subscription Take control of your benefits and choose any of the following options: meal tickets / private pension / vacation vouchers / cultural vouchers - within the budget. Special discounts for gyms and retailers Annual Company Bonus Ongoing Education – we continuously invest in you to ensure you have everything needed to excel on the job and enhance your skills You get to work with tried and trusted web-technology We let you write your own story by planning vacations: go for a trip, experience new things, have fun, and enjoy your 23 days off. Special Paternal Program - 4 months of paid paternity leave What skills you will learn Advanced trade compliance transformation and operating model design. Global sanctions, export control, and customs compliance practices. Strategic programme and change management in a multinational environment. Trade compliance technology implementation and control automation. Data analysis and performance-driven compliance improvement techniques. Stakeholder engagement and influence across global business functions. Governance framework development and regulatory risk management. Cross-functional collaboration within highly regulated international environments. VOIS Equal Opportunity Employer Commitment Vodafone recognises and celebrates the value of diversity in building a workforce that reflects the customers and communities it serves. No form of discrimination is tolerated. This includes, but is not limited to, discrimination based on race, colour, age, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, ethnicity, disability, religion or belief, political affiliation, trade union membership, nationality, citizenship, indigenous status, medical condition, HIV status, neurodiversity, social origin, cultural background, marital or civil partnership status, or socio-economic background. Join Us At Vodafone, we’re working hard to build a better future. A more connected, inclusive and sustainable world. As a dynamic global community, it's our human spirit, together with technology, that empowers us to achieve this. We challenge and innovate in order to connect people, businesses, and communities across the world. Delighting our customers and earning their loyalty drive us, and we experiment, learn fast and get it done, together. With us, you can be truly be yourself and belong, share inspiration, embrace new opportunities, thrive, and make a real difference. Alert Apply for Vodafone jobs only through the official Vodafone Careers website to avoid job scams and fraud. #JDEnhancedByTARA Follow us on social media and #StayConnected VOIS on LinkedIn VOIS on Facebook VOIS on Instagram