Export Control & Sanctions Business Partner

Umicore Belgium; Brussel Hoofdstad; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Inclusive work culture

Opportunities for career advancement

Job summary

Umicore Belgium is looking for an Export Control & Sanctions Business Partner to serve as the primary interface between their business and the Global Export Control & Sanctions team.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in export controls and be fluent in English, with a Master’s degree in relevant fields. The role requires proactive communication and collaboration within a diverse, multinational environment.

Umicore offers a competitive salary and a culture of inclusivity and growth for employees. Join us and contribute to a sustainable future!

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in export controls, sanctions, or trade compliance.
• Good understanding of compliance regulations.
• Comfortable in a global working environment.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary interface for EC&S topics.
• Identify and assess EC&S risks related to transactions.
• Support application of EC&S controls across key areas.

Skills

Experience in export controls

Understanding of export control and sanctions

Multinational environment experience

Fluency in English

Ability to translate regulatory requirements

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Master’s degree in Law, International Trade, or related field

Tools

SAP GTS

Job description

Powering the cars of today and tomorrow. Reducing harmful emissions. Giving unique properties to high‑end applications. Giving new life to used metals. As a global advanced materials and recycling group, we develop, produce, and recycle materials for a better life.

About Enterprise Functions

A global organisation. It’s not just those in our industrial sites and technical centres that are vital to Umicore’s growth. Across our enterprise functions we ensure that we continue to grow and evolve – whether it’s by making sure our decisions are commercially viable, enhancing our reputation, building new customer relationships or finding the right people who can build on what we’ve already achieved. The variety of our work means we cannot stand still. We need to find new ways to do things, discover new solutions and develop new ideas. Which is where you come in.

Your Key Accountabilities

As Export Control & Sanctions Business Partner, you act as the primary interface between the business and the Global Export Control & Sanctions (EC&S) team. You develop a strong understanding of the Business Group(s) under your responsibility, including products, technologies, supply chains, business partners, and strategy, and translate this into practical EC&S guidance. Build and maintain a good understanding of the assigned Business Group(s), including products, flows, markets, and key stakeholders. You'll also:

Act as first point of contact for EC&S topics, providing clear and pragmatic guidance to the business

Identify and assess EC&S risks related to transactions, countries, business partners, products, and end‑use

Review selected transactions and support decision making by recommending whether to proceed, mitigate, or escape

Handle and document escalations in a structured way, in alignment with the Head of Global EC&S Compliance

Work closely with Regional Trade Compliance Managers on questions linked to local regulations and specific jurisdictions

Support the application of EC&S controls across key areas such as country restrictions, product classification, business partner screening, end‑use checks, and export licensing

Promote awareness within the business and support the adoption of a “stop and escape” mindset where needed

Provide feedback to improve policies, procedures, and ways of working based on business experience

Contribute to ongoing improvements of the Internal Compliance Program and participate in EC&S projects and initiatives

Build effective working relationships with stakeholders across Business Units and functions

Who we are looking for

• 5 years of experience in export controls, sanctions, or trade compliance
• Good understanding of export control and sanctions
• Experience in a multinational environment or advisory role
• Master’s degree in Law, International Trade, Business, Supply Chain, or a related field
• Familiarity with trade compliance tools such as SAP GTS is a plus
• Experience in industrial or technical environments is an asset
• Fluent in English, additional languages are a plus
• Ability to understand business activities and translate regulatory requirements into practical guidance
• Structured and analytical, with sound judgement in risk situations
• Clear communicator, able to explain complex topics in a simple way
• Collaborative and comfortable working in a global environment
• Proactive and willing to take ownership

What we offer

We aim to lead the way. Not just for our customers, but for our employees too. That is why we strive to create a collaborative environment in which we can all succeed, and a culture through which we can all share ideas, develop our expertise and advance our careers. We engage in building an inclusive work culture that offers equal opportunities for all employees irrespective of their diverse backgrounds. As you would expect from a world‑leading organisation, we will also reward your contribution with a competitive salary and benefits. With all this and more, imagine what you could do?