Trade 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

Work with cutting-edge AI technology that helps make the world a safer and more secure place. DroneShield (ASX:DRO) develops market-leading counter-drone solutions used by military organisations, government agencies, airports, critical infrastructure operators, and law enforcement operating in some of the most challenging and high-stakes environments in the world. Employees work at the forefront of innovation, solving complex technical problems and delivering mission-critical capabilities where performance, reliability, and speed matter.

As an ASX200-listed company and the world's only publicly listed pure-play counter-drone business, DroneShield is experiencing rapid growth. Revenue increased from A$57 million in 2024 to more than A$217 million in 2025, supported by record profitability, a global sales pipeline exceeding A$2.5 billion, and annual R&D investment of over A$50 million.

Since 2017, DroneShield has grown from 11 employees to more than 550 globally, with operations across Australia, the United States, Europe, and the Middle East, supporting customers in over 70 countries.

DroneShield's Amsterdam office serves as the company's European hub, supporting regional customers, partnerships, and growth across defence, security, and critical infrastructure markets.

About The Role

The Trade Controls Manager will be responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining a comprehensive global trade compliance program ensuring adherence to Dutch and international export controls regulations. This role requires deep expertise in trade regulations and export controls related to goods for both munition and dual-use lists, particularly focus on EU regulations.

Candidates currently located in Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Leiden, and The Hague would be considered.

Responsibilities, Duties And Expectations

• Compliance framework ensuring full compliance with Dutch trade and export controls regulations.
• Ensure all import and export activities comply with EU regulations with attention to International export regulations such as U.S. and Australian regulations.
• Monitor and interpret changes in the EU regulations.
• Oversee export control classifications for goods, technology and software.
• Managing the drafting and submission of export/import licenses and authorisations under the Dutch and EU frameworks.
• Coordinate day-to-day import/export requirements with freight forwarders and customs brokers.
• Maintain records of all trade transactions.

Qualifications, Experience And Skills

• Bachelor’s or Master degree in Law, International Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics Management or proven field experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years of progressive experience in trade compliance, export controls.
• Defence or aerospace industry experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrable knowledge of Dutch and EU export controls regulations, including EU Dual-Use Regulation.
• Unrestricted working rights in EU.

Note for recruitment agencies: We do not accept unsolicited candidates from external recruiters unless specifically instructed.

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This is an anticipated salary range for this role in the Netherlands. It does not include holiday allowance. Actual salary varies due to factors that may include but not limited to relevant experience, skills, certifications and location.

€70.000 - €100.000 EUR