Senior Manager, U.S. Trade Risk and Governance
The Coca-Cola Company is seekinga forward-thinking and dynamic Senior Manager, U.S. Trade Risk and Governance to join our Global Trade & Sanctions Legal Team. This role has a primary U.S. trade compliance focus, while also supporting global trade risk assessment, audit management, and trade and sanctions policy governance. This role reports into the Senior Director, Legal Counsel - International Trade and Sanctions and offers a unique opportunity for a strategic team member to influence a world-renowned brand by advancing risk-based trade compliance frameworks and ensuring consistent application of trade requirements in a complex global environment.
As a key member of the Global Trade & Sanctions Team, you will play a critical role in strengthening the company's license to operate and license to win in the U.S. and globally. The successful candidate will possess a strong foundation in U.S. trade laws and regulations and serve as a risk and controls leader - designing scalable trade compliance frameworks that anticipate regulatory change, withstand enforcement scrutiny, and support sustainable business growth.
This role will work closely with cross-functional stakeholders, including Technical, Innovation and Supply Chain (TI&SC), particularly Commercial Products Supply (CPS) and Procurement; Internal Audit; Government Affairs; International Operations (INTOPS); Human Rights; and other global business partners, to embed effective trade risk management across the enterprise. As a subject matter expert for U.S. trade matters, you will support import and export activities throughout the Coca-Cola System, emphasizing legal and operational risk mitigation and protection of the company's reputation.
Location: Role is based in Atlanta, GA
What You'll Do for Us
Lead Trade Risk Assessment and Controls Oversight:
- Design, execute, and continuously enhance risk-based trade compliance assessments across U.S. operations, including customs, sanctions, and tariff exposure.
- Identify systemic risks, control gaps, and emerging regulatory vulnerabilities, and translate findings into remediation roadmaps.
Trade Audit Framework:
- Develop and oversee a trade compliance audit and monitoring framework, including internal assessments, targeted reviews, and issue tracking.
- Partner with Internal Audit to align trade compliance testing with audit plans, regulatory expectations, and enforcement trends.
- Track remediation actions, validate closure, and report risk themes and trends to senior Legal and Compliance leadership.
Policy Development & Governance:
- Lead the development, refresh, and governance of global trade and sanctions policies and playbooks, ensuring clarity, consistency, and usability across the Coca-Cola System.
- Ensure policies reflect evolving U.S. and global regulatory requirements, enforcement priorities, and company risk appetite.
- Establish policy governance processes, including interpretation guidance and periodic reviews.
Innovate Trade Compliance and Risk Management Processes:
- Identify and implement technology solutions (e.g., compliance management software, data analytics, automation) to modernize and enhance U.S. and global trade compliance operations.
- Leverage trade data and analytics to create predictive tools and dashboards that forecast U.S. and global trade compliance risks and provide actionable insights.
Collaborate and Serve as a Strategic Partner:
- Partner and collaborate with internal stakeholders to craft and ensure alignment on the company's position on U.S. and global trade policies or high-risk trade-related issues (e.g., regulatory changes, tariffs, classification, rules of origin).
- Serve as the company's key trade compliance expert for U.S. trade matters, providing strategic guidance to business leaders.
Train and Raise Awareness:
- Develop targeted, risk-based training and communications focused on risk ownership, control effectiveness, and policy application.
- Promote a strong culture of compliance by increasing awareness of trade risk, accountability, and escalation expectations.
Qualifications and Skills:
Required Experience and Expertise:
- Bachelor's degree required; Juris Doctor (JD) or advanced degree in International Trade, Business, or related field preferred.
- Minimum of 5+ years of progressive experience in U.S. trade compliance, risk management, audit, or compliance governance, preferably within a multinational organization.
- Strong understanding of U.S. customs, trade, and sanctions frameworks from a risk and controls perspective.
- Familiarity with trade compliance enforcement priorities and trends in U.S. government policies.
- Experience designing or overseeing compliance risk assessments, audits, or control frameworks.
- Proficiency in trade compliance technology and tools with innovative thinking.
Strategic and Analytical Competencies:
- Strong strategic thinker with experience in proactively identifying compliance risks and developing forward-looking solutions.
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to navigate complex regulatory challenges and develop scalable solutions that align with business strategy.
Leadership and Communication Skills:
- Proven ability to influence and collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders, including senior leaders, as well as external regulators and industry peers.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to convey complex regulatory information clearly and concisely, including to non-legal/non-compliance audiences.
- Experience in leading cross-functional teams, driving alignment across diverse perspectives.
Skills:
Risk Assessments; Trade Compliance; Compliance
The Coca-Cola Company will not offer sponsorship for employment status (including, but not limited to, H1-B visa status and other employment-based nonimmigrant visas) for this position. Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not require The Coca-Cola Company's sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States.
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Pay Range:$141,400 - $166,700
Base pay offered may vary depending on geography, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered.
Annual Incentive Reference Value Percentage:15
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Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- On-Site Gym
- Life Insurance
- FSA
- HSA
Parental Benefits
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Adoption Leave
Work Flexibility
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Happy Hours
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Volunteer Time Off
- Personal/Sick Days
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Pension
- Performance Bonus
- Financial Counseling
- Stock Purchase Program
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Mentor Program
- Access to Online Courses
- Internship Program
- Leadership Training Program
- Professional Coaching
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)