Compliance Specialist (Import / Export & Regulatory Risk Management)
ICONMA, Mcallen, Texas, United States, 78501
Our Client, a Automotive Components company, is looking for a Compliance Specialist (Import / Export & Regulatory Risk Management) for their McAllen, TX location.
Responsibilities
The Compliance Specialist supports the organization's import/export operations, compliance, and regulatory risk management activities.
This role works cross-functionally to ensure adherence to U.S. and international trade laws, corporate policies, and contractual obligations.
Support implementation and monitoring of compliance programs
Conduct legal and regulatory researchAssist with audits, investigations, and corrective actions
Draft and maintain compliance policies and training materials
Support HTS classification, COO determinations, and valuation
Ensure compliance with CBP, EAR, ITAR, and CTPAT Certification Standards
Coordinate with brokers and logistics providers
Maintain statutory import/export records
Identify compliance risks and gaps
Track remediation actions
Support compliance metrics and reporting
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Legal Studies, Business, or related field
5+ years compliance, legal, or trade experience
5+ years Customs clearance experience- with harmonized tariff schedule (HTS)
5+ years Identifying Country of origin experience
Strong communication and documentation skills
Experience with Forced labor requirements
Experience with CTPAT
Intermediate excel and reporting skills
Cross border compliance
Business level Spanish Required (read, write, verbal)
Business level English Required
Automotive or manufacturing experience
Paralegal certification, law degree or law firm background
Familiarity with USMCA, IATF 16949
Why Should You Apply?
Health Benefits
Referral Program
Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
As an equal opportunity employer, ICONMA provides an employment environment that supports and encourages the abilities of all persons without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or express, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability status, political affiliation, genetics, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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Responsibilities
The Compliance Specialist supports the organization's import/export operations, compliance, and regulatory risk management activities.
This role works cross-functionally to ensure adherence to U.S. and international trade laws, corporate policies, and contractual obligations.
Support implementation and monitoring of compliance programs
Conduct legal and regulatory researchAssist with audits, investigations, and corrective actions
Draft and maintain compliance policies and training materials
Support HTS classification, COO determinations, and valuation
Ensure compliance with CBP, EAR, ITAR, and CTPAT Certification Standards
Coordinate with brokers and logistics providers
Maintain statutory import/export records
Identify compliance risks and gaps
Track remediation actions
Support compliance metrics and reporting
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Legal Studies, Business, or related field
5+ years compliance, legal, or trade experience
5+ years Customs clearance experience- with harmonized tariff schedule (HTS)
5+ years Identifying Country of origin experience
Strong communication and documentation skills
Experience with Forced labor requirements
Experience with CTPAT
Intermediate excel and reporting skills
Cross border compliance
Business level Spanish Required (read, write, verbal)
Business level English Required
Automotive or manufacturing experience
Paralegal certification, law degree or law firm background
Familiarity with USMCA, IATF 16949
Why Should You Apply?
Health Benefits
Referral Program
Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
As an equal opportunity employer, ICONMA provides an employment environment that supports and encourages the abilities of all persons without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or express, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability status, political affiliation, genetics, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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