Compliance Specialist; Import​/Export & Regulatory Risk Management

Compliance Specialist (Import / Export & Regulatory Risk Management)

Our client, an automotive components company, is looking for a Compliance Specialist for their McAllen, TX location.

• 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 research
• Assist 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

• 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

• 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 expression, 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.