Compliance Manager (Export Controls & Sanctions)

JetBrains; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Flexible hybrid work

Wellness allowance

Professional development budget

Modern offices with ergonomic workspaces

On-site massages

On-site parking

Snacks

Job summary

A leading software firm is looking for a Compliance Specialist to co-lead the global export controls & sanctions program. Candidates should have over 8 years of experience in trade compliance with a strong grasp of EU and U.S. regulations. This role involves monitoring compliance trends, advising on transactions, and collaborating with various departments. The company offers a competitive salary, hybrid work options, and a range of benefits fostering an inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of on-hands EU & U.S. trade compliance experience in a tech or global software environment.
• Strong command of EU export control regulations and sanctions regimes.
• Ability to interpret technical software/AI features for export classification.

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 higher-risk transactions, strategic deals, M&A, market entry.
• Build and refine workflows, documentation, and automation for trade compliance.
• Act as an escalation point for restricted countries and high-risk reviews.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on compliance matters.
• Assist and drive sanctions & export control-related investigations.

Skills

Trade compliance experience

EU export control regulations

Fluent English

Pragmatic judgment

Excellent communication skills

Job description

JetBrains builds world-class developer tools trusted by 11 million users, including 88 Fortune Global Top 100 companies. As we accelerate our global growth, we're expanding the Compliance department to keep revenue flowing smoothly and securely.

About the role:

Co-lead JetBrains' global export controls & sanctions program. Drive compliance with EU and U.S. export controls and manage risks with emerging AI-related controls. Enable secure global sales while protecting the company from regulatory and reputational risk.

What you'll do:

• 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 higher-risk transactions, strategic deals, M&A, market entry, and technology 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.

What you bring:

• 8+ years of on-hands 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.

What we offer:

• A competitive salary, annual bonus, and a wide range of benefits.
• Flexible hybrid work.
• Modern offices with ergonomic workspaces, massages, on-site parking, and snacks.
• Annual wellness allowance and a professional development budget for conferences, certifications, and leadership coaching.
• An open, engineering-driven culture where the Legal & Compliance team is viewed as a strategic business partner.

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