Global Trade Manager, Processes & Procedure; Hybrid

The application window is expected to close on: 1/16/26

Location preferences for NC, TX, IL, GA, CO.

Members of the Legal organization at select locations will generally be expected to follow a hybrid work model, which includes two days of in-office attendance each week, with limited exceptions.

You will join Cisco Legal’s Regulatory Affairs Trade Legal & Compliance team. The Regulatory Affairs team is comprised of lawyers, operational specialists, program managers, engineers, and subject matter experts focused on topics including data and privacy, global trade and telecom, ESG, and cyber and national security regulations. You will partner with your colleagues in Legal and numerous other functions across the company to have an immediate impact with your analytic rigor, business judgment, and ability to get things done.

You will play a vital role in the development of Cisco’s policies and procedures supporting our Global Trade Compliance Framework helping ensure compliance with international trade regulations, laws, and customs procedures and providing analytical insights. In this position, you will apply your strong analytical, organizational skills as well as AI solutions to manage a wide range of trade compliance activities, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and regulatory alignment across our business.

You will collaborate closely with Cisco’s Trade Legal and Compliance (TLC) team and cross‑functional partners, making a significant contribution to our global compliance program.

• Manages and updates Cisco’s Trade Compliance Policy and Procedures Framework. Directs and executes export compliance activities, ensuring adherence to all relevant trade procedures and government regulations.

• Develops training modules, and assessment programs to identify compliance risks and areas for improvement. Coordinates the development and implementation of solutions and process enhancements.

• Provides operational and regulatory trade support to facilitate efficient execution of daily customer commitments, including conducting escalated reviews of restricted party screenings.

• Collaborates with internal stakeholders to conduct comprehensive root‑cause analyses, leading to the development and implementation of effective corrective actions that enhance trade compliance program processes and strengthen overall regulatory adherence

• Bachelors + 8 years of related experience, or Masters + 6 years of related experience,

• Developed and implemented structured processes for global trade compliance programs, demonstrating strong analytical and organizational capabilities.

• Possesses comprehensive understanding of export controls, trade sanctions regulations, and compliance enforcement expectations, ensuring adherence to legal and ethical standards.

• Effectively prioritizes tasks and manages workload to consistently deliver high‑quality outcomes within established deadlines, thriving in dynamic, results‑driven environments.

• Demonstrates adaptability and proactive problem‑solving in response to evolving strategies, responsibilities, and regulatory changes within trade compliance.

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