Global Trade Compliance Intern

Werfen is a growing, family-owned, innovative company founded in 1966 in Barcelona, Spain. We are a worldwide leader in specialized diagnostics in the areas of Hemostasis, Acute Care Diagnostics, Transfusion, Autoimmunity, and Transplant. Through our Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) business line, we research, develop, and manufacture customized assays and biomaterials. We operate directly in 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors.

Our Headquarters and Technology Centers are located in the US and Europe, and our workforce is more than 7,000 strong.

Job Summary

The Global Trade Compliance Intern will gain hands-on, foundational experience within a world leader in specialized in vitro diagnostics (IVD). We are looking for an exceptionally motivated individual with a sharp analytical mind and a passion for global operations. Working directly with global compliance leadership, you will help monitor international import/export laws, assist with trade data, and support our global sanctions screening and export control workflows . This is a learning-oriented role designed for a driven individual looking to launch a dynamic global career.

Key Responsibilities

• Sanctions & Restricted Party Screening: Learn to use specialized screening tools to cross-reference global entities against denied-party watchlists (such as OFAC, EU, and UN lists) to protect corporate integrity.
• Export Control Support: Help the team review global product portfolios against dual-use lists to maintain accurate Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) logs.
• System & Data Validation: Assist in verifying and maintaining trade master data—such as Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) codes and Country of Origin records—within Werfen's SAP ERP system.
• Documentation Review: Organize, cross-reference, and archive international shipping documents to keep our operations audit-ready.
• Geopolitical & Regulatory Monitoring: Research and track changing international trade policies, regional embargoes, and global trade agreements to keep the team informed of external risks.

Minimum Knowledge:

• Geopolitics, International Relations, Law, European/International Studies, or Logistics degree or related studies, including Business School (e.g., ESADE, IESE) with the ability to sign a university internship agreement.
• Global Mindset: Strong interest in how international business intersects with global politics, geography, and trade policy. Multi-cultural awareness
• Core Mindset: Extremely self-motivated , highly curious, and proactive. You don't need to know everything on day one, but you must be eager to dive into complex topics and ask questions.
• Analytical Aptitude: Exceptional attention to detail and comfort handling structured data. Proficiency in Excel (sorting data, basic formulas) is important.
• Communication: Fluency in written and verbal English is essential to collaborate with international teams. Knowledge of other languages (e.g., French, Spanish) is a strong asset.