Manager Export Compliance EMEA & India

API Delevan, Inc.; Bedford; Hybrid; GBP 103,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

API Delevan, Inc. is seeking a Manager Export Compliance EMEA & India to helm the regional export controls and sanctions program across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and India.

You will act as the SME for classifications, licensing, and regulatory changes, partnering with Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Legal and Sales. The role combines technical depth with leadership, requiring the ability to translate complex rules into practical business processes, lead a small team, and travel up

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, International Trade, Business, Supply Chain, or Law
• Engineering background or strong technical expertise
• Significant experience in Export Controls and Trade Compliance

Responsibilities

• Lead the regional export controls and sanctions program across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and India.
• Oversee military, dual-use, ECCN, and SCOMET classifications and licensing guidance.
• Drive internal program improvements, audits, risk assessments, and regulatory impact analyses.
• Engage with authorities on audits, disclosures, licensing, and related regulatory matters.
• Manage export compliance training and cross-functional collaboration to ensure compliant processes.
• Support automation and Global Trade Management initiatives.
• Lead the decentralized Export Compliance Team, travel up to 25%.

Skills

Export controls

Trade compliance

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/International Trade/Business/Law

Master's degree preferred

Job description

## Manager Export Compliance EMEA & IndiaApply: Remote: Bedford, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom: Full time: Posted Today: R26\\_05106Work Model: This role can be performed remotely from an approved location, with flexibility based on business needs and applicable requirements. \\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_ **Location:** Europe**Reporting to:** Director Trade Compliance EMEA & India ## About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced **Manager Export Compliance EMEA & India** to lead export controls and sanctions compliance activities across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and India. The role serves as the regional subject matter expert for export controls, military and dual-use classifications, sanctions compliance, licensing, and technical assessments while partnering closely with Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Product Management, Sales, Customer Care, Legal, Global Trade Compliance, and IT teams. ## Key Responsibilities* Lead the regional export controls and sanctions compliance program across 37 legal entities in EMEA and India, including daily compliance support and guidance.* Perform and oversee military, dual-use, ECCN, and SCOMET classifications, providing technical guidance to engineering and product teams.* Drive continuous improvement of Internal Compliance Programs, including audits, risk assessments, corrective actions, and regulatory impact assessments.* Engage with local authorities on export compliance topics, including audits, disclosures, licensing, and related regulatory matters.* Manage export control training programs and partner with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure compliant, practical, and business-friendly processes.* Support automation and digital transformation initiatives, including Global Trade Management projects.* Lead the decentralized Export Compliance Team, currently two people, with up to 25% travel required. ## Qualifications & Personal Skills* Bachelor's degree in Engineering, International Trade, Business, Supply Chain, Law, or related discipline. Respective Master as a preference.* Engineering, or a strong technical background* Significant experience in Export Controls and Trade Compliance **Strong knowledge of:*** EU Dual-Use Regulations and UK Strategic Export Controls* US EAR, ECCN, SCOMET, and Military List classifications* Sanctions compliance and licensing requirements* Experience partnering with engineering teams on technical product classifications* Demonstrated project management skills with the ability to influence cross-functional global teams* Strong leadership presence, executive communication skills, and adaptability in a rapidly changing environment **Ideal Candidate:** Combines a strong technical or engineering background with deep export controls expertise, outstanding leadership skills, and the ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into practical business solutions.