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Director, Global Trade

Job ID
R2516646
Date posted
08/22/2025
Location
Shanghai, China
Category
Legal

Key Responsibilities

Leads internal investigations of potential violations law or company policy; ability to balance multiple priorities based on legal risk to Company

Manages and responds to all issues raised through the Global and Regional Ethics Hotlines

Develops live and online compliance training and communications

Develops, implements, manages and continuously improves internal controls designed to promote compliance with law and company policy

Identifies and mitigates compliance risks

Point of contact and key advisor for senior executives regarding ethics and compliance matters

Leads compliance focused pre-acquisition due diligence and post-acquisition integration

Functional Knowledge

  • Demonstrates broad and comprehensive understanding of different systems, theories and practices

Business Expertise

  • Applies broad industry and commercial awareness to drive financial and operational performance across business unit, department or sub-functions

Leadership

  • Leads through subordinate managers of managers; executes segment/functional business plans and contributes to the development of segment/functional strategy

Problem Solving

  • Directs the resolution of highly complex or unusual business problems applying advanced analytical thought and judgment 

Impact

  • Guided by segment/functional  strategy, impacts results of a department, business unit or sub-function or facilitates the work done by other segments/functions by providing support to impact the business

Interpersonal Skills

  • Negotiates and influences the opinions of others at the senior executive level and in external organizations; exercises sensitivity to the audience 

Position requires understanding of Applied Materials global Standards of Business Conduct and compliance with these standards at all times. This includes demonstrating the highest level of ethical conduct reflecting Applied Materials' core values.

Qualifications

Education:

Master's Degree

Skills

Certifications:

Languages:

Years of Experience:

7 - 10 Years

Work Experience:

Additional Information

Shift:

Day (China)

Travel:

Yes, 25% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

Yes

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.