Risk Mitigation Specialist – Trade and Automotive

Risk Mitigation Specialist – Trade and Automotive

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FORVIA HELLA is a listed international automotive supplier. As a company of the FORVIA Group, FORVIA HELLA stands for high-performance lighting technology and vehicle electronics and, with the Lifecycle Solutions Business Group, also covers a broad service and product portfolio for the spare parts and workshop business as well as for manufacturers of special vehicles. With currently around 36,500 employees at over 125 locations, the Company is active worldwide and generated adjusted sales of €8.1 billion in fiscal year 2024.

FORVIA - HELLA Electronics Corporation is seeking a dynamic and experienced Risk Mitigation Specialist. The focus of this role will be toreport and advise company leadership on the ever changing international trade markets.

FORVIA
-HELLA is a listed, internationally positioned automotive supplier operating under the umbrella brand FORVIA. Within this factual group, HELLA stands for high-performance lighting technology and automotive electronics. At the same time, the Company covers a broad service and product portfolio for the spare parts and workshop business as well as for manufacturers of special-purpose vehicles with its Lifecycle Solutions business group.

HELLA has around 36,000 employees at more than 125 locations worldwide and generated sales of €4.4 billion in the seven-month short fiscal year 2022.

• Monitor and analyze changes in US trade policies, regulations, and tariffs with a specific focus on those related to the automotive industry (BIS connected vehicle rules, USMCA, etc)
• Interface with internal stakeholders, external organizations (MEMA/OESA), and industry groups to represent HELLA’s interests.
• Coordinate mitigation strategies and set processes for handover to the business units
• Support tariff tracking, evaluate financial and operational impact, and provide guidance on mitigation measures.
• Prepare and deliver regular reports to ERM leadership on trade policy risks, impacts, and recommended actions.
• Provide strategic insights to support business planning and compliance initiatives.

• Bachelor’s degree in international Trade, Economics, Business, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in trade policy, regulatory affairs, or international business.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex trade scenarios.
• Excellent communication skills to interact with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of US trade regulations, tariffs, and international trade frameworks.

• Experience in the automotive or manufacturing industry.
• Project management experience
• Experience with organizational compliance
• Familiarity with Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) processes.

• Hybrid work schedules and flexible core hours
• Industry leading health benefits program
• Lucrative PTO policy
• Competitive 401K matching
• Extensive career and training opportunities
• Annual Bonuses
• On campus restaurant as well as employee water and coffee services
• Team and company wide events
• And much more!

Please feel free to apply if you do not meet 100% of the positional requirements. Forvia Hella is dedicated to the development and future advancement of all our employees.

Even if you do not meet all our requirements, do not hesitate to apply to us, because the further development of our employees is very important to us and opens up a wide range of opportunities for you in our company.

FORVIA HELLA stands for the variety of all employees. Inclusion and diversity are firmly anchored in our company culture. We are continuously looking for new team players and welcome applications from all interested parties, regardless of their ethical and social background, age, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation or identity.

Please send us your application via our career portal, stating your salary requirements and earliest possible starting date, with the reference number req
16945.

Eric Spence
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