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Global Compliance Specialist

Bray Architects
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 3/8/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/7/2025

Global Compliance Specialist

Location : Houston, Texas (Onsite, 5 days a week)

Position Summary :

The Global Compliance Specialist will report directly to the BII Director of Risk and Compliance. This key role in the Risk Management and Compliance department focuses on ensuring compliance with regulations (both for legal and trade compliance), completing organizational filings and questionnaires, and supporting compliance research and policy writing. The position is vital for maintaining operational efficiency while adhering to global laws and regulations.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities :

Global Compliance :

  • Coordinate import and export activities, including audits, record-keeping, and ensuring compliance with U.S. Customs Regulations, Export Administration Regulations, Foreign Asset Control Regulations, and Anti-boycott Regulations.
  • Assign, document, and maintain Harmonized Tariff Codes (HTSUS) and Export Classification Numbers (ECCN) for all products.
  • Conduct interviews and compile information for compliance with anti-corruption and other laws and regulations pertinent to the organization's business activities.
  • Develop, implement, and improve internal processes and written work instructions to maintain compliance with regulations.
  • Provide training to internal users and gatekeepers on import / export requirements.
  • Serve as the primary liaison with Shared Services, customs brokers, and freight forwarders for import / export documentation, licensing, and transaction screenings.
  • Stay updated on regulatory changes and update internal policies as needed.
  • Coordinate the valuation of imported merchandise, ensuring proper reporting of payments and customs valuation requirements.
  • Work with IT to ensure system compatibility with trade compliance requirements.

Patent Administration :

  • Maintain a database of patents and trademarks and their respective locations.
  • Coordinate communications with intellectual property counsel and advisors.
  • Log and track intellectual property registration activity as required.
  • Compliance Regulations & Research :

  • Conduct legal and policy research, interpreting legislation and compliance standards.
  • Investigate regulatory requirements, jurisdictional regulations, and government agency guidelines.
  • Provide consultation on compliance matters.
  • Develop and maintain a global research network.
  • Prepare research findings and assist with action planning.
  • Compliance Policy Writing :

  • Develop and draft compliance policies and procedures to support regulatory requirements.
  • Assist with the distribution and implementation of compliance policies as directed by the RM&C department.
  • RM&C Department Support :

  • Provide research or project support as assigned by the RM&C Manager.
  • Position Requirements :

  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple competing priorities.
  • Strong ethical and legal integrity with a commitment to executing tasks with accuracy and responsibility.
  • Ability to handle confidential information and make sound judgments.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to present findings clearly.
  • Proficient in reviewing and interpreting lengthy contracts and legal documents.
  • Interpersonal skills to collaborate successfully across various organizational levels.
  • Capable of working independently while providing consistent updates on task progress.
  • Qualifications and Core Competencies :

  • BA or BS degree or higher.
  • Certified Paralegal, Legal Specialist, or equivalent experience.
  • Experience dealing with jurisdictional or governmental agencies.
  • Knowledge of international legal compliance.
  • 4-5 years of experience in legal support for regulatory compliance or manufacturing operations.
  • 2-3 years of experience in business policy writing in a regulatory or compliance context.
  • Manufacturing or industrial background is a plus.
  • Awareness of current and emerging developments in compliance and legal trends.
  • About Bray International :

    Bray International is a leading provider of industrial valves, actuators, and related control products, offering innovative flow control solutions worldwide. As a privately-owned business with over 30 years of engineered excellence, Bray is known for its commitment to excellence, integrity, and collaboration. Join our team to become part of a dynamic, forward-thinking organization shaping the future of flow control solutions.

    Why Work for Us?

    Bray offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including :

  • Competitive Pay Plans
  • Comprehensive Benefits : Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; Paid holidays and vacation; 401(k) with matching contributions.
  • Healthy Work Environment : A smoke-free, drug-free workplace ensuring safety and productivity.
  • Career Growth : Opportunities for professional development and advancement.
  • Exceptional Company Culture : Bray is a privately-owned business committed to engineered excellence.
  • Join Bray today!

    Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

    The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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