Export Control Officer

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Export Control Officer to join our team in the UK. In this role, you will report directly to the Regional Export Control Compliance Manager and play a crucial part in ensuring our compliance with export control laws and regulations. You will be responsible for monitoring, assessing, and managing export control risks associated with our business activities.

Join our international C/TXE team as the Export Control Officer for Export Control Compliance Organisation in the region of Great Britain and Republic of Ireland. You will provide strategic export control insights into current and future business opportunities by anticipating potential risks and implementing effective mitigation measures.

• Provide strategic export control insights into current and future business opportunities by anticipating potential risks and implementing effective mitigation measures.
• Assist in the implementation of regional and local processes, conduct effective risk management for the region or country, and establish necessary controls and audits.
• Deploy global standards and guidelines in the areas of export controls and sanctions law at the regional level and be responsible for drafting additional national and regional policies.
• Conduct thorough assessments of export transactions to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• As part of a strong network of regional and national Export Control Officers, you will collaborate in a multicultural environment and exchange knowledge with experts from around the world.
• Continuously monitor the business activities with special focus on circumvention and review and release of business models or individual transactions.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation related to export control activities and transactions.
• Participate in audits and assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of compliance measures and controls.
• Assist in the investigation of potential compliance violations and recommend corrective actions.

Qualifications

• Education: completed university studies in business administration, business law or a comparable subject
• Experience and Knowledge: several years of relevant working experience in export controls, sanctions compliance and foreign trade, knowledge of sanctions and export control law and best practices.
• Personality and Working Practice: bring in your engagement and willingness to collaborate in a fast changing, international environment. Your personality is convincing and communicative, and you are resilient and keep calm.
• Languages: Fluent in written and spoken English for business communication.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

• In-depth knowledge of UK, &EU Export Control Laws and Regulations 
• knowledge US Export Re-export control regulations.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to work effectively with senior leadership and stakeholders across functions and geographies.
• Experience developing compliance programs, including preparing policies and internal controls; developing and conducting training; responding to government investigations; and supporting with contracts reviews. Experience developing compliance programs, including preparing policies and internal controls; developing and conducting training; responding to government investigations; and supporting with contracts.

Additional Information

Denham based with occasional travel required as needed (around the UK sites)

37.5 Hours

Hybrid Working

This role has been internally evaluated as a band 10

On offer is a competitive salary and pension contributions. With a great package of benefits including annual bonus, a health cash plan, life assurance and other discounted benefits. We will also provide many opportunities for personal and professional development.

We welcome applications from a range of candidates but please note that to apply for this position you must have the right to live and work in the UK from the start date of the role and for the duration of your employment.