Export Controls & Sanctions Lead

JetBrains; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Flexible hybrid work

Wellness allowance

Professional development budget

On-site parking

Medical insurance allowance

Job summary

JetBrains in London seeks an experienced export controls compliance leader to co‑drive EU and US trade controls for a global software company. You will interpret regulations, classify tech, assess risk on high‑impact deals, and collaborate across Legal, Sales, Product, Procurement and Finance.

The role offers a flexible hybrid work model, a competitive salary, annual bonus, and a broad benefits package supporting professional development and well‑being.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands-on EU & U.S. trade compliance experience in a tech or global software environment.
• Strong command of EU export control regulations (EUDU), EAR (including de minimis, FDPR, AI related) and sanctions regimes.
• Ability to interpret technical software/AI features for export classification.
• Pragmatic, business-oriented judgment; excellent communication skills; fluent English.

Responsibilities

• Co-lead export controls & sanctions program of the group.
• Monitor and interpret EU/U.S. export controls, sanctions, and enforcement trends.
• Own classification, licensing, and technology-transfer processes.
• Advise on high-risk transactions, strategic deals, M&A, market entry, and partner onboarding.
• Build and refine workflows, documentation, and automation for trade compliance.
• Act as an escalation point for restricted countries, entities, and high-risk reviews.
• Collaborate with Legal, Sales, Product, Procurement, Finance, and Security on cross-border compliance matters.
• Assist and drive sanctions & export control-related investigations & concern reviews.

Skills

Trade compliance

Regulatory analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

English fluent

Job description

JetBrains in London seeks an experienced export controls compliance leader to co‑drive EU and US trade controls for a global software company. You will interpret regulations, classify tech, assess risk on high‑impact deals, and collaborate across Legal, Sales, Product, Procurement and Finance.

The role offers a flexible hybrid work model, a competitive salary, annual bonus, and a broad benefits package supporting professional development and well‑being.