Senior Manager - Trade Compliance

Position Overview:
The Senior Manager of Global Trade Compliance will lead the strategic development, enhancement, and execution of the company’s global trade compliance program. Reporting directly to the Director of Global Trade Compliance, this role will drive compliance initiatives across multiple regions, oversee complex regulatory challenges, and serve as a key advisor to senior leadership on global trade regulatory matters. The Senior Manager will also lead a team of compliance professionals, ensuring robust policies, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement of trade compliance processes.

How You Will Make an Impact:

• Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the company’s global trade compliance framework, including export controls, customs regulations, import/export licensing, and trade sanctions compliance.
• Lead the implementation of the Global First Sale program with an annualized cost savings projection of $4M
• Ensure Fanatics takes advantage of all potential CAFTA benefits, and mitigates any potential risk associated.  $50M
• Oversee comprehensive risk assessments, internal audits, and compliance monitoring programs to proactively identify vulnerabilities and implement corrective actions.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders—including executive leadership, legal counsel, customs authorities, and trade partners—on complex regulatory matters and compliance strategy.
• Provide expert guidance to cross-functional teams (e.g., supply chain, sales, finance, legal) on classification, valuation, origin determination, and regulatory compliance impacting global trade activities.
• Lead preparation, review, and approval of complex export/import license applications, customs declarations, and compliance documentation to ensure accuracy and regulatory adherence.
• Drive development and delivery of advanced training programs and compliance communications to raise awareness and capability across the organization.
• Monitor and interpret evolving international trade regulations and geopolitical risks, assessing their operational impact and advising leadership on necessary strategic adjustments.
• Direct responses to regulatory audits, investigations, and enforcement actions, coordinating internal resources and external advisors to mitigate risk and ensure timely resolution.
• Collaborate with global partners, including customs brokers, freight forwarders, and third-party consultants, to enhance compliance efficiency and effectiveness.

What You Bring to the Team:

• Bachelor’s degree in International Business, Law, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10–12years of progressive experience in global trade compliance, customs, or related regulatory roles, with at least 3 years in a leadership or senior management position within a multinational environment.
• Deep expertise in international trade laws, including export controls, customs compliance, trade sanctions, and import/export licensing.
• Proven leadership skills with experience managing teams, driving cross-functional initiatives, and influencing senior stakeholders.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a strong focus on risk management and regulatory interpretation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of navigating complex issues and building consensus across diverse teams and regions.
• Relevant professional certifications strongly preferred (e.g., Certified Global Trade Compliance Professional - CGTCP, Certified Customs Specialist).
• Multilingual skills or regional expertise relevant to the company’s international markets is a plus.

Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform. We ignite the passions of global sports fans and maximize the presence and reach for our hundreds of sports partners globally by offering products and services across Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, and Fanatics Betting & Gaming, allowing sports fans to Buy, Collect, and Bet. Through the Fanatics platform, sports fans can buy licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods; collect physical and digital trading cards, sports memorabilia, and other digital assets; and bet as the company builds its Sportsbook and iGaming platform. Fanatics has an established database of over 100 million global sports fans; a global partner network with approximately 900 sports properties, including major national and international professional sports leagues, players associations, teams, colleges, college conferences and retail partners, 2,500 athletes and celebrities, and 200 exclusive athletes; and over 2,000 retail locations,