Director of Global Compliance

Career at Bourns

If working for an organization with a long history of technological innovation and high advancement potential in a supportive, collaborative, and positive work environment are top considerations for your next career move, then you need to look at the opportunities at Bourns.

Bourns was founded 75 years ago with the guiding principles of providing breakthrough technology solutions, high-quality products, responsive service, and exceptional value. Those principles still hold true today and have instilled a culture that is committed to excellence and ethical operations. As a leading provider of advanced components for power conversion, circuit protection, and motion control sensing solutions, Bourns employs more than 9,000 people in 21 countries and operates 17 manufacturing centers and 15 R&D facilities. Our customers and partners rely on Bourns to meet strict design requirements and satisfy international standards in a broad range of industries and applications. We achieve this stature because Bourns employees excel in the development of new products and continuous improvement processes that keep the company a global leader in delivering outstanding service. We are seeking an experienced and business-minded Director of Global Compliance to lead and continuously strengthen Bourns’ worldwide compliance program. This highly visible leadership role will partner with business and functional leaders across the organization to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, company policies, and ethical business practices while supporting the Company’s strategic objectives.

Position Summary

The Director of Global Compliance will be responsible for developing, implementing, and enhancing Bourns’ global compliance framework, including export and trade compliance, ethics, anti-corruption, privacy, third-party compliance, investigations, and regulatory risk management. This role will work cross-functionally with Legal, Human Resources, Finance, Internal Audit, Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, and Information Technology teams throughout the organization.

The successful candidate will combine strong technical compliance expertise with practical business judgment, serving as a trusted advisor while driving a culture of integrity, accountability, and ethical conduct across Bourns' global operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and continuously improve Bourns’ global compliance and ethics program.
• Serve as a key compliance leader overseeing export controls, trade compliance, anti-corruption, privacy, sanctions, policy governance, investigations, and regulatory risk management.
• Develop and implement policies, procedures, training programs, and internal controls that promote compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate compliance and regulatory risks across global operations.
• Partner with business leaders to integrate compliance requirements into day-to-day business activities.
• Oversee third-party due diligence, supplier and customer compliance reviews, and risk assessments.
• Direct compliance monitoring, audits, investigations, and corrective action initiatives.
• Develop meaningful compliance metrics, dashboards, and reporting tools to support risk-based decision making.
• Monitor global regulatory developments and recommend proactive compliance enhancements.
• Collaborate with outside counsel, consultants, and international business partners on emerging compliance matters.
• Prepare presentations and compliance updates for senior leadership and executive management.
• Champion a culture of ethics, transparency, and accountability throughout the organization.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, International Relations, Engineering, Law, or a related discipline preferred.

Experience

• Seven to ten years of experience in export controls, trade compliance, regulatory compliance, risk management, audit, or related compliance functions.
• Experience supporting a global manufacturing organization.
• Demonstrated knowledge of export controls, trade compliance, ethics and compliance programs, anti-corruption regulations, sanctions, investigations, third-party due diligence, and policy governance.
• Experience developing practical solutions that effectively manage compliance risks while supporting business objectives.
• Familiarity with compliance management systems, ERP systems, training platforms, due diligence tools, and case management systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within electronics, semiconductor, aerospace, defense, automotive, telecommunications, industrial, medical device, or technology manufacturing industries.
• Experience managing compliance matters across multiple international jurisdictions.
• Experience working with regional leaders, outside counsel, and global business stakeholders.
• Professional certifications related to compliance, trade controls, or ethics programs are a plus.

Leadership Competencies

The Ideal Candidate Will Demonstrate

• Exceptional integrity, professionalism, and sound judgment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence across all levels of the organization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong project management, organizational, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to navigate complex regulatory environments while balancing practical business needs.
• A collaborative and solutions-oriented leadership style.
• The ability to effectively work across cultures, functions, and geographic regions.

Additional Requirements

• Must qualify as a U.S. Person under applicable U.S. export control regulations due to the nature of the position and access to export-controlled information.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as business needs require.

Why Bourns?

At Bourns, you will have the opportunity to help shape the future of compliance for a globally recognized technology company. You will work alongside talented professionals across multiple disciplines while contributing to a culture built on integrity, innovation, quality, and operational excellence.

If you are a strategic compliance leader who thrives in a global business environment and is passionate about helping organizations operate ethically and responsibly, we encourage you to apply.

Bourns is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a workplace that values diversity, inclusion, integrity, and professional growth.

Hiring Range - $175,000 - $225,000

Bourns is an equal opportunity employer. At Bourns, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Employees fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law. Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

If you are results-oriented, have the drive to find industry-leading ways to meet ongoing technological challenges, and go the extra mile to maximize customer relationships, then we invite you to apply to join the Bourns team. Education Level: Bachelors

Experience: 5-10 years