Global Export Controls & Sanctions Compliance Lead - Hybrid

JetBrains; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Flexible hybrid working

Modern office facilities

Wellness allowance

Professional development budget

Remote work up to 30 days abroad

Medical insurance for employees and/or

On-site gym stipend

Company events

Job summary

JetBrains is seeking a Compliance Manager specializing in Export Controls and Sanctions to join its expanding Compliance team in London. The role focuses on leading the global program, ensuring compliance for cross-border transactions, and advising on high-risk deals and strategic ventures.

The successful candidate will have extensive EU/US trade compliance experience, the ability to interpret software and AI features for classification, and fluency in English.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands-on experience in EU and U.S. trade compliance, preferably in a technology or global software context.
• Strong knowledge of EU export control regulations, EAR, and sanctions regimes.
• Ability to interpret technical software and AI features for export classification purposes.
• Demonstrated pragmatic and business-oriented judgment along with excellent communication skills.
• Fluency in English is required.

Responsibilities

• Co-lead the global export controls and sanctions program for JetBrains.
• Monitor and analyze EU and U.S. export controls, sanctions, and enforcement trends.
• Manage classification, licensing, and technology transfer processes.
• Provide guidance on high-risk transactions, strategic deals, mergers and acquisitions, market entry, and onboarding of technology partners.
• Develop and enhance workflows, documentation, and automation for trade compliance.
• Serve as an escalation point for issues related to restricted countries, entities, and high-risk reviews.
• Collaborate with various departments including Legal, Sales, Product, Procurement, Finance, and Security on compliance matters involving cross-border transactions.
• Assist in conducting investigations and reviews related to sanctions and export controls.

Skills

Export controls & sanctions expertise

Strong communication skills

English fluency

Job description

JetBrains is seeking a Compliance Manager specializing in Export Controls and Sanctions to join its expanding Compliance team in London. The role focuses on leading the global program, ensuring compliance for cross-border transactions, and advising on high-risk deals and strategic ventures.

The successful candidate will have extensive EU/US trade compliance experience, the ability to interpret software and AI features for classification, and fluency in English.