Global Export Controls & Sanctions Lead (Hybrid)

JetBrains; Netherlands; Hybrid; 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

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.