One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we’re on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. We’re looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team.
What you'll do
We’re looking for passionate professionals to join our Global Trade and Compliance team and connect the world to more. You’ll work in a collaborative and inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives and continuous learning, with unmatched opportunities for career growth.
In this role, you will be at the center of the import/export operations for our business, responsible for the compliance for import and export activities, ensuring we adhere to country specific regulations on tangible and intangible assets. You will also review daily compliance issues, provide the right information to our partners, with all correct authorizations in place.
This is a UK based role, but you have the opportunity to work remotely (within country) if you wish to.
The day-to-day
- Interpret International Trade Regulations and apply them as necessary.
- Ensure accurate use of export authorizations (licenses/agreements, exemptions, exceptions, etc.).
- Determine and document classification designation for parts, equipment, and technology.
- Maintain knowledge of and stay scurrent on regulatory changes that impact Global Trade Compliance and Import/Export.
- Review contracts for global trade requirements.
- Solid understanding of required documentation such as commercial invoices, shipper’s letters of instructions (SLI), carnets, and EEI filings.
What you'll need
- Proven experience in regulatory trade compliance. We estimate this to be around 3 years, but we encourage you to apply nonetheless if you see a match with this role.
- Must have sole British Nationality (due to UK eyes-only projects), and have, or be capable of obtaining, UK security clearance (SC).
- Strong proficiency in at least UK export control regulations. Experience with EU, US, Swiss regulations is an advantage.
- Proficient in product classification.
- Experience with SPIRE and GTM systems.
What will help you on the job
- Ability to work independently and in teams
- Critical thinking and excellent problem solving and analytical skills
- Strong attention to detail
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EEO statement
Viasat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic. If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this on-line application, please click here.
