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Director of Trade Strategy (US/ UK)

BehavioSec

BehavioSec

United States · London, UK · Alpharetta, GA, USA · Remote
USD 116k-215,500 / year + Equity
Posted on Nov 5, 2025

About our Business

LexisNexis Risk Solutions is the essential partner in the assessment of risk. Within our Business Services vertical, we offer a multitude of solutions focused on helping businesses of all sizes drive higher revenue growth, maximize operational efficiencies, and improve customer experience. Our solutions help our customers solve difficult problems in the areas of Anti-Money Laundering/Counter Terrorist Financing, Identity Authentication & Verification, Fraud and Credit Risk mitigation and Customer Data Management. You can learn more about LexisNexis Risk at the link below, https://risk.lexisnexis.com

About the Team
At LexisNexis Risk Solutions, we help organisations worldwide tackle complex Financial Crimes Compliance (FCC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) challenges. Our clients span over 100 countries and include banks, fintechs, corporates, and more. The Market Planning team drives our commercial strategy, working cross-functionally and directly with clients to enhance risk management. We value curiosity, collaboration, and innovation—and we support every team member to grow and make an impact.

About the Role
We’re seeking a strategic leader to guide the global direction of our Trade Screening solutions. Reporting to the Global Head of Screening Strategy, this role will shape product and commercial strategy, manage the Trade portfolio, and influence innovation across the business. You’ll collaborate with teams across product, sales, marketing, legal, and operations to align with market trends, regulations, and customer needs.

Responsibilities

  • Define strategy and investment priorities for Trade Screening in partnership with Product and Data teams.

  • Provide market insights and regulatory updates to inform business decisions.

  • Manage the Trade portfolio and drive growth with a focus on customer experience.

  • Lead pricing and go-to-market initiatives to deliver value.

  • Present strategy updates and performance reviews to senior leadership.

  • Coordinate regional execution with global strategy.

  • Explore partnership and acquisition opportunities aligned with FCC goals.

  • Represent the business at industry events and forums.

Requirements

  • Experience in FCC, trade compliance, or related fields.

  • Background in strategy, consulting, or product leadership.

  • Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence outcomes.

  • Strong communication skills, including public speaking.

  • Familiarity with financial performance metrics.

  • Education or experience in business, analytics, or engineering is welcome but not required.





 


U.S. National Base Pay Range: $116,000 - $215,500. Geographic differentials may apply in some locations to better reflect local market rates.

Base Pay Range for CO is $116,000 - $215,500. Base Pay Range for IL is $121,800 - $226,400. Base Pay Range for Chicago, IL is $127,600 - $237,100. Base Pay Range for MD is $121,800 - $226,400. Base Pay Range for NY is $127,600 - $237,100. Base Pay Range for New York City is $133,300 - $247,900. Base Pay Range for Rochester, NY is $110,200 - $204,700. Base Pay Range for OH is $110,200 - $204,700. 





Application deadline is 12/31/2025.

We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer to our US full- and part-time employees working at least 20 hours or more per week:

● Health Benefits: Comprehensive, multi-carrier program for medical, dental and vision benefits
● Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with match and an Employee Share Purchase Plan
● Wellbeing: Wellness platform with incentives, Headspace app subscription, Employee Assistance and Time-off Programs
● Short-and-Long Term Disability, Life and Accidental Death Insurance, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
● Family Benefits, including bonding and family care leaves, adoption and surrogacy benefits
● Health Savings, Health Care, Dependent Care and Commuter Spending Accounts
● In addition to annual Paid Time Off, we offer up to two days of paid leave each to participate in Employee Resource Groups and to volunteer with your charity of choice



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