EU Trade & Export Controls Manager

DroneShield; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

DroneShield seeks a Trade Controls Manager to develop and maintain a global trade compliance program, focusing on Dutch and EU export controls for munition and dual-use goods. The role requires deep regulatory expertise and the ability to navigate complex international requirements in a fast-growing security tech environment.

Based in the Netherlands (Amsterdam area), you will oversee licensing, classifications and ongoing regulatory monitoring, coordinating with freight forwarders and customs

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• 3–5 years of progressive experience in trade compliance.
• Knowledge of Dutch and EU export controls regulations, including EU Dual-Use Regulation.

Responsibilities

• Compliance framework ensuring full compliance with Dutch trade and export controls regulations.
• Ensure all import/export activities comply with EU regulations with attention to international export regulations (U.S. and Australia).
• Monitor and interpret changes in EU regulations.
• Oversee export control classifications for goods, technology and software.
• Draft and submit export/import licenses and authorisations under Dutch and EU frameworks.
• Coordinate day-to-day import/export requirements with freight forwarders and customs brokers.
• Maintain records of all trade transactions.

Skills

Export controls knowledge

Trade compliance experience

EU Dutch regulations

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Law / International Business / Logistics

Job description

DroneShield seeks a Trade Controls Manager to develop and maintain a global trade compliance program, focusing on Dutch and EU export controls for munition and dual-use goods. The role requires deep regulatory expertise and the ability to navigate complex international requirements in a fast-growing security tech environment.

Based in the Netherlands (Amsterdam area), you will oversee licensing, classifications and ongoing regulatory monitoring, coordinating with freight forwarders and customs