Global Export Control & Sanctions Business Partner

Umicore; Belgique; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Umicore is seeking an Export Control & Sanctions Business Partner to serve as the primary interface between the business and the Global EC&S team. You will translate regulatory requirements into practical guidance while building knowledge of the assigned Business Groups, products, and markets.

You will identify and assess EC&S risks, review transactions, and support decisions on mitigation or escalation. The role requires strong communication skills and a proactive, collaborative mindset in a

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in export controls, sanctions, or trade compliance.
• Strong understanding of export controls and sanctions.
• Experience in multinational environments or advisory roles.
• Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus.
• Ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical guidance.
• Structured and analytical with sound judgement in risk situations.
• Clear communicator able to explain complex topics clearly.
• Collaborative and comfortable working in a global environment.
• Proactive and willing to take ownership.

Responsibilities

• 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 escalation.
• 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

Skills

Export controls

Sanctions knowledge

Clear communicator

Structured and analytical

Collaborative environment

Proactive ownership

Education

Master’s degree in Law or related field

Tools

SAP GTS

Job description

Umicore is seeking an Export Control & Sanctions Business Partner to serve as the primary interface between the business and the Global EC&S team. You will translate regulatory requirements into practical guidance while building knowledge of the assigned Business Groups, products, and markets.

You will identify and assess EC&S risks, review transactions, and support decisions on mitigation or escalation. The role requires strong communication skills and a proactive, collaborative mindset in a