Senior Manager - Compliance

Scimplify; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Scimplify, a science-first platform for specialty chemicals and critical metals, is hiring a hands-on Regulatory Affairs lead to own end-to-end approvals across markets. You will manage export controls, registrations, and licensing for scrap, metals, and chemicals, liaising with customs, DGFT, and international regulators.

The role requires 5–8 years in international trade compliance, strong knowledge of SCOMET, REACH, DGFT, and Basel Convention, and a degree in chemistry, chemical engineering,

Qualifications

• 5–8 years in international trade compliance or regulatory affairs in chemicals/metals
• Experience with SCOMET, REACH, DGFT/FTP, and Basel Convention
• Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, International Trade, Law, or related field

Responsibilities

• Secure and manage SCOMET licences and classifications.
• Own EU/UK REACH registrations and Only Representative arrangements.
• Handle import/export licences for scrap, metals, and chemicals including hazardous categories.
• Manage DGFT filings: IEC, advance authorisations, EPCG, and product-specific licences.
• Ensure compliance with destination-country regimes (e.g., TSCA, Basel Convention).
• Liaise with customs brokers, freight forwarders, legal counsel, and government authorities.
• Support regulatory feasibility assessments for new-market entry.

Skills

International trade compliance

Regulatory affairs

Sales operations

Education

Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, International Trade, or Law degree

Tools

REACH registrations systems

Job description

Scimplify is a science-first specialty chemicals and critical metals platform operating across 30+ countries. As we scale cross-border sourcing and trade — including scrap, critical metals, and specialty chemicals — we are building in-house regulatory capability to keep global operations compliant and fast-moving.

Role Summary

Own end-to-end regulatory approvals and trade compliance across all markets Scimplify operates in. This is a hands-on role covering export controls, chemical registrations, and import/export licensing for scrap, metals, and chemicals — working with customs, DGFT, and international regulatory bodies.

Key Responsibilities

• Secure and manage SCOMET licences and classifications for controlled / dual-use items
• Own EU REACH (and UK REACH) registrations, Only Representative arrangements, and SVHC compliance for chemical exports
• Handle import / export licences for scrap (metal / plastic / e-waste), critical metals, and specialty chemicals — including hazardous and restricted categories
• Manage DGFT filings: IEC, advance authorisations, EPCG, and product-specific licences
• Ensure compliance with destination-country regimes (e.g., TSCA in the US, K-REACH, China regulations, Basel Convention for scrap movement)
• Handle customs classification (HS codes), duty structures, and clearance escalations
• Track hazardous-material regulations, MSDS / SDS requirements, and dangerous-goods shipping norms
• Build and maintain a regulatory tracker; flag changes in trade policy across key markets
• Liaise with customs brokers, freight forwarders, legal counsel, and government authorities
• Support new-market entry with regulatory feasibility assessments

Required Qualifications

• 5-8 years in international trade compliance / regulatory affairs, ideally in chemicals, metals, or scrap trading
• Working knowledge of SCOMET, REACH, DGFT / FTP, and Basel Convention frameworks
• Experience with import / export licensing for restricted or hazardous goods
• Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, International Trade, Law, or a related field.

Required Skills

international business Compiance Regulatory Affairs Sales Operations