Compliance Program Manager – GT Compliance

Location: Shanghai, cn

Company Description

We take care of our employees, and they take care of our customers!

Become a member of a global community! The international logistics industry is an integral piece of the global trade puzzle; we make the world go round. Global supply chain management is what we do, and at the heart of Expeditors you will find professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment, all of which foster an innovative, customer service-based approach to logistics. Expeditors is a global logistics company headquartered in Seattle, Washington. As a Fortune 500 company, we employ over 19,000 trained professionals in a worldwide network of over 350+ locations across six continents. Expeditors satisfies the increasingly sophisticated needs of international trade through customized solutions and seamless, integrated information systems.

Our Mission

We recruit, train, and retain the very best logistics and technical experts the world over. We love to promote from within - more than 50 percent of our employees have been at Expeditors for five years or more. Our high retention rate is influenced by a unique compensation program for positions that are more than just jobs - they're chances to grow, do what you love and build a career with us!

Job Description

Scope of Position

The Compliance Program Manager (IC) is a Subject Matter Expert (SME) responsible for managing the complex compliance program without direct people management responsibilities. This role focuses on the technical execution of high-value audit areas, engaging directly with 1st Line technical teams to design controls and interpret requirements for specific domains (e.g., cloud, SaaS, networking, system architecture, data flows, and security controls).

Job Responsibilities:

• Program Ownership: Independently manage end-to-end audit programs for specific high-risk or complex technical areas. Interpret MLPS and China Cybersecurity Law. Prepare materials for local Public Security Bureau filing.
• Technical Advisory: Act as a consultant to 1st Line technical teams, helping them design controls that are "compliant by design." Classify systems by MLPS level and define system boundaries.
• Complex Testing: Perform advanced testing and validation of complex IT controls that require deep technical understanding.
• Audit Facilitation: Serve as the primary coordinator for licensed third-party assessment coordination and ongoing regulatory inspections regarding complex technical inquiries and walkthroughs.
• Root Cause Analysis: Lead deep-dive investigations into control failures to identify root causes and propose technical solutions.
• Artifact Management: Curate and maintain the integrity of complex audit artifacts and system configurations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information systems, Accounting, Business, or a relevant field.
• 4-6 years of detailed IT audit experience.
• Strong understanding of MLPS, COBIT, and technical IT domains (e.g., OS, DB, Network).
• Fluent in Mandarin and English
• Legally eligible to work in China
• Ability to work autonomously and drive projects to completion without direct supervision.
• Strong data analytics and visualization skills.
• Certification: CISA or CIA preferred.

Additional Information

Expeditors offers excellent benefits:

• Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time
• Health Plan: Medical Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training and Personnel Development Program
• Growth opportunities within the company
• Employee Referral Program Bonus

** This role offers flexibility and can be based in either Shanghai or Shenzhen **