EMEA Trade Compliance Director

Larson Maddox; Kraków; On-site; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Larson Maddox partners with a global industrial manufacturer to recruit a Trade Controls & Sanctions Compliance Lead in Kraków. You will own export controls programs across the EMEA region, advising on EU Dual-Use Regulation and national regimes, including licensing decisions and classifications.

You will collaborate with engineering, supply chain, sales and operations to balance compliant exports with business goals, delivering targeted training and supporting due diligence for M&A activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field (Business, Law, International Trade).
• Several years of customs and trade experience, including export controls within a multinational, law firm or consulting company.
• Experience in a multinational manufacturing company, preferably with a US parent, would be advantageous.
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary environment and in multi-cultural teams.
• Strong familiarity with Polish, German, UK and/or other European military controls, together with EU dual-use controls.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings to relate to export classification.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute trade and export controls compliance across the EMEA region.
• Act as regional SME on EU Dual-Use Regulation and national regimes.
• Advise on classification of military and dual-use items from technical data and drawings.
• Determine licensing requirements and support license applications.
• Support sanctions screening and EU/UK-focused compliance across customers, suppliers and transactions.
• Partner with engineering, supply chain, sales and operations to enable compliant exports while supporting business objectives.
• Implement corporate trade controls policies, procedures and internal controls across EMEA.
• Lead trade controls and sanctions screening tool usage and testing.

Skills

Export controls

EU/UK sanctions

Regulatory compliance

Technical data interpretation

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Business/Law/International Trade

Job description

Larson Maddox partners with a global industrial manufacturer to recruit a Trade Controls & Sanctions Compliance Lead in Kraków. You will own export controls programs across the EMEA region, advising on EU Dual-Use Regulation and national regimes, including licensing decisions and classifications.

You will collaborate with engineering, supply chain, sales and operations to balance compliant exports with business goals, delivering targeted training and supporting due diligence for M&A activities.