Senior/ Manager, Export Compliance (DSC/HL)

ST Engineering; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 800,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

ST Engineering in Hong Kong seeks an Export Compliance Manager to oversee governance of defence exports and technology security policies, aligning with Singapore and international export control laws. You will work with internal teams and external authorities to ensure compliant processes for import/export activities.

The role requires a tertiary technical qualification, experience in defence technology controls, and strong analytical and stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in engineering or a technical field is preferred.
• Experience in export controls and defence technology systems, ideally in defence or highly regulated tech industries.
• Good knowledge of Singapore Strategic Goods (Control) Act and US export regulations (ITAR, EAR).

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor export control policies and procedures per Singapore Act and US regulations.
• Support end-user undertakings requests and address queries from internal customers.
• Provide guidance to business units on regulatory changes and license conditions.
• Develop visibility and records for export controlled items and related documents.
• Prepare accurate export/import paperwork and maintain records for audits.
• Participate in export compliance training seminars and initiatives.
• Advise on clearance for foreign visitors and participation in international exhibitions.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Training delivery

Education

Tertiary qualification in engineering or technical field

Tools

ITAR/EAR knowledge

Job description

About the role

The Export Compliance Manager will oversee the governance of defence exports and technology security policies by driving compliance plans and processes to meet Singapore Customs Act, Regulations of Imports and export Act, Strategic Goods (Control) Act and other foreign regulatory requirements such as U.S. and Germany. For defence exports, the individual would need to examine the defence systems and technologies to assess the impact of their transfers, taking into account the latest developments in strategic issues and current affairs that are related to export control and non-proliferation. This position is part of an experienced centralised team that would work with a diverse range of internal stakeholders and external agencies to provide the business with guidance and advice in relation to all import and export matters in line with applicable export control laws and regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Implement and monitor import/export policies, procedures and best practices to ensure compliance with import/export requirements, in accordance to Singapore Customs Act and in particular, U.S. Export Control Regulations

• Provide support with the request of end-user undertakings and address queries raised by internal customers related to the undertakings

• Provide supervision and guidance to business units on regulatory changes and compliance matters, such as adherence to the provisos or license conditions imposed by the exporting country and any other specific conditions that may be applicable for any defence export activities

• Develop and establish best practices to enable the overall visibility of the status of all export controlled items within the company; with records of all related documents on export controlled items such as the acquisition and disposition of such items

• Prepare accurate and compliant import/export paperwork and maintain complete records for internal audit and relevant authorities audit on defence export activities

• Participate in planning, organizing, and supporting company export compliance training seminars and other compliance initiatives

• Provide advice and guidance to internal stakeholders in the clearance for foreign visitors and participation in international exhibitions

About you

• A tertiary qualification, preferably in engineering or in a technical field

• Relevant work experience in the area of export controls and defence technology systems, ideally with experience related to defence, military or highly regulated tech industries

• Good experience and knowledge of the Singapore Strategic Good (Control) Act and U.S. Export Control Regulations (ITAR, EAR, etc.)

• Good interpersonal and communication skills

• Strong analytical and planning abilities to anticipate and proactively address issues and develop solutions