Caterpillar

Manager Regional Trade Compliance

Singapore · Work style not stated · Full time

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EmployerCaterpillar
LocationSingapore
Work styleWork style not stated
Employment typeFull time
Employer posted13 Oct 2026

Career Area:

Legal and Compliance

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Global trade compliance is evolving rapidly, creating an exciting opportunity to influence how Caterpillar navigates an increasingly complex global trade environment.

As part of Caterpillar's Trade Center of Excellence (TCOE), you'll serve as a trusted business partner, working closely with stakeholders to understand customer needs, provide expert guidance on trade matters, and embed compliance principles into the foundation of our business operations.

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This role offers the opportunity to drive trade compliance by translating regulatory requirements into practical business solutions, supporting strategic decision-making, and helping shape the future of Caterpillar's trade strategy. Working alongside world-class compliance, legal, and business leaders, you will play a critical role in ensuring compliance excellence while enabling business success.

If you're looking to accelerate your career within a dynamic compliance organization, this is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact, solve complex challenges and act as a true business partner to help define the future of trade compliance at Caterpillar.

What You Will Do:

Develop and execute risk assessments of Export Control and Trade compliance programs to ensure adherence to established policies and procedures.
Collaborate with in-region Business Divisions, Compliance teams, and Legal teams to provide strategic and operational support for global trade management at Caterpillar
Support the development, implementation and maintenance of Export Control and Trade compliance policies and procedures
Provide training on government laws, rules and regulations as they pertain to organizational products, services and technologies
Proactively monitor, manage and mitigate risks through stakeholders, business partner engagement.
Assist with development and implementation of compliance strategies and goals in line with company's business objectives
Effectively communicate insights, progress, and recommendations across the organization as needed

What You Will Bring:

International Trade: Knowledge of the markets, issues, regulations, practices and operations of international trade; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately in diverse situations.
Relationship Management: Knowledge of relationship and stakeholder management techniques; ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with various stakeholders, peers within the division and across Caterpillar
Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.
Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.
Effective Communications: Understanding effective communication concepts, tools, and techniques and the ability to collaborate vertically and horizontally, across levels and various business functions, and with external parties

Top Candidates Will Have:

Minimum 15+ years’ experience with trade compliance or a related field
Demonstrated business partnering, advocacy, and acumen with strong intellectual curiosity
Development and/or management of trade compliance processes
Experience building, implementing, or enhancing compliance programs and operational controls in a multi-national business environment
Proven ability to lead, influence, and build trust with stakeholders at all organizational levels
Strategic thinker who thrives in ambiguity and develops innovative solutions to complex regulatory challenges

Posting Dates:

October 13, 2026 - October 23, 2026

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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