Export Controls Officer

We have been retained by one of the largest and most reputable Aerospace and Defense companies to search for an Export Controls Officer.

Job Summary - Main Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee the implementation of Trade Compliance (TC) program elements, policies, procedures, and automated tools at The Company's location in Chelmsford (UK), based on regulatory and corporate requirements.
• Ensure proper TC controls are identified and embedded into local business processes and operations at The Company's location in Chelmsford (UK) and consistently executed.
• Conduct transactional reviews, apply for and manage local export authorizations, conduct denied party screening, jurisdiction and classification, support transactions due diligence, technology transfers, facility controls, and records keeping management.
• Provide consistent guidance and frequent communication on trade compliance matters, including regular regulatory updates relevant to The Company location in Chelmsford (UK) to raise awareness on trade compliance.
• Conducted and supported internal assessments, investigations, and the completion of corrective actions at the company's location in Chelmsford (UK).
• Identify training needs related to export compliance, conduct training sessions, participate in mandatory training sessions, and ensure constant self-education in the area of trade compliance.
• Continuously seek improvements without compromising the compliance level, utilize benchmark opportunities, and apply lessons learned from reviews, audits, and internal reports.

Requirements:

• In-depth knowledge of UK & US Export Laws and Regulations.
• Experience with managing teams and building and maintaining relationships with senior business leaders.
• Ability to understand and communicate complicated issues in easy-to-understand language.
• Experience in the implementation of trade compliance programs.
• Experience in collecting and analyzing data, and preparing concise and timely reports.
• Knowledge of industry practices.
• Experienced in solving complex problems using collaborative techniques.
• Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field (or a combination of education and experience).
• Proven direct experience with International Trade Regulations.
• Strong computer skills: SAP/S4H (GTS module), Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint. SharePoint experience is beneficial.

Key Skills and Competencies Required:

• Experience in a High Technology, Defence, or Aerospace environment.
• Strong leadership skills required. Previous program/project management experience highly desired.
• Previous experience in a similar capacity for a high-tech/defence firm with large shipment volumes and licensing.
• Expertise in end-use/end-user assurance requirements and procedures in various national jurisdictions, including the United Kingdom, EU, and United States.
• Extensive experience with UK Military and Dual Use products and multilateral control regimes.
• Proven knowledge of ITAR or EAR regulations and the global sanctions framework.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation).
• Ability to serve as a resource to others in the resolution of complex problems and issues.
• Able to work constructively under stress and pressure when faced with high workloads and deadlines; able to make sound and timely business decisions.

Additional Information:

This position requires access to export-controlled information or items (i.e., regulated technology or technical data per ITAR/EAR US regulations). Applicants must be eligible to apply for and obtain the appropriate export control license from the U.S. Departments of State or Commerce.

Location: Chelmsford. Hybrid working schedule (min. 3 days office) to be considered. Relocation package to be considered for a full office-based role. Limited travel within the UK and internationally.

Leonid Group Corporate Governance is a talent acquisition consultancy that specializes in the placement of Legal, Compliance, Trade Compliance, & Ethics professionals on an international scale across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC. Legal and compliance are global disciplines with teams worldwide, and our network reflects this. We work with multinational corporations to help structure their departments with the best people, from the Global Chief Compliance Officer and General Counsel to the Compliance Analyst and Trade Compliance Specialist.