Senior Export Control & Sanctions Compliance Specialist | Volvo Cars

Volvo Car Germany GmbH; Göteborgs kommun; On-site; SEK 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Volvo Cars is seeking a Senior Export Control & Sanctions Compliance Specialist to strengthen our Trade Compliance team at headquarters in Gothenburg. You will lead complex export control questions across the EU, U.S., and China, shaping policy and guiding business decisions in a rapidly evolving tech landscape.

You will act as a subject-matter expert, partnering with Engineering, Legal, and Compliance to ensure compliant product development, licensing, and risk management across global

Qualifications

• University degree in Law, Business, International Trade, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5–10 years of experience in export controls and sanctions.
• Strong working knowledge of EU and U.S. export control and sanctions laws and regulations, including dual-use and information security controls.
• Experience working with both technology/software and hardware-related export control matters.
• Demonstrated experience handling complex, cross-border export control and sanctions matters involving multiple jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced subject matter expertise on complex and high-risk export control scenarios.
• Lead and support licensing approaches and risk management in sensitive or high-impact cases.
• Develop, implement, and maintain a global export control and trade sanctions compliance framework.
• Establish and continuously improve policies, procedures, and internal controls aligned with applicable regulations.
• Act as a trusted advisor to business teams on export control and trade sanctions requirements.
• Oversee export classification, license determination, and transaction screening processes.
• Monitor and interpret emerging export control developments and translate into actionable guidance.
• Perform risk assessments and coordinate remediation plans and actions.
• Support export control assessments related to software, connectivity, cloud solutions, and technology transfers.
• Design and deliver training programs tailored to different business functions.
• Prepare management reporting on export control risks, KPIs, and compliance performance.

Education

University degree in Law, Business, International Trade, Engineering, or a related field

Job description

Senior Export Control & Sanctions Compliance Specialist | Volvo Cars

Let’s shape the future together

We’re shaping our business around people. While our cars embrace leading-edge technologies, we never employ technology for its own sake. Quite the opposite. Instead, our focus is on adapting technology to benefit people. This philosophy extends to the sales and customer experience we aim to deliver. Do you want to be a part of creating the exciting solutions of tomorrow’s mobility? Then look no further, join us.

Let’s introduce ourselves

The Trade Compliance, Anti-Corruption & Human Rights team, organised under Compliance & Ethics, is responsible for overseeing Volvo Cars’ global Trade Sanctions and Export Control Compliance Program as part of the broader Compliance & Ethics framework.

We operate in a fast-changing regulatory environment and work closely with Engineering, Digital, Procurement, Commercial, Cyber Security, and Logistics to provide clear, practical, and risk-based guidance to the business.

We are now looking for a Senior Export Control & Sanctions Compliance Specialist to strengthen our team at Volvo Cars headquarters in Gothenburg.

This role focuses on supporting advanced automotive technologies, including connected vehicles, software-defined features, and digital services, in a complex multi-jurisdictional environment spanning the EU, U.S., and China. You will address some of the most challenging export control and sanctions questions in the industry, driven by evolving software, connectivity, and global supply chains.

In this role, you will act as a key subject matter expert on export control and trade sanctions, supporting the organization in navigating complex regulatory requirements and influencing high-impact business and product-related decisions.

This role involves matters with direct impact on Volvo Cars’ global product strategy and market access. You will play a central role in shaping how Volvo Cars manages export control and sanctions risks in a rapidly evolving technological and geopolitical landscape, ensuring compliant and efficient global operations.

What you'll do

You will primarily work with export control and trade sanctions matters across multiple jurisdictions, including the EU and the U.S., in close collaboration with stakeholders across the organization, with exposure to and involvement in adjacent areas such as anti-corruption and human rights.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Provide advanced subject matter expertise on complex and high-risk export control scenarios, including classification of goods, software, and technology under EU Dual-Use and U.S. EAR frameworks
• Lead and support strategic export control decision-making, including licensing approaches and risk management in sensitive or high-impact cases
• Develop, implement, and maintain a global export control and trade sanctions compliance framework
• Establish and continuously improve policies, procedures, and internal controls aligned with applicable regulations
• Act as a trusted advisor to business teams on export control and trade sanctions requirements, including end-use, end-user, and restricted party considerations
• Oversee export classification, license determination, and transaction screening processes
• Monitor and interpret emerging export control and sanctions developments, including geopolitical shifts, and translate these into actionable business guidance
• Perform risk assessments and gap analyses, and coordinate remediation plans and corrective actions
• Support export control assessments related to software, connectivity, cloud solutions, and technology transfers, including development and deployment scenarios
• Design and deliver training programs tailored to different business functions and risk profiles
• Prepare management reporting on export control and sanctions risks, KPIs, and compliance performance

What you'll bring

Required qualifications

• University degree in Law, Business, International Trade, Engineering, or a related field
• At least 5–10 years of experience in export controls and sanctions, including hands-on experience with classification, licensing, and regulatory interpretation
• Strong working knowledge of EU and U.S. export control and sanctions laws and regulations, including dual-use and information security (encryption) controls
• Experience working with both technology/software and hardware-related export control matters
• Demonstrated experience handling complex, cross-border export control and sanctions matters involving multiple jurisdictions

Preferred qualifications

• Experience working in a multinational organization
• Experience working with or supporting technology-driven products or platforms, including software, connectivity, or digital solutions
• Familiarity with cloud-based solutions and technology transfer considerations
• Professional certification, such as Certified Export Control Manager (CECM), or equivalent
• Experience engaging with senior stakeholders and supporting decision-making

Who you are

• You demonstrate strong integrity and sound professional judgment, combined with a pragmatic and solution-oriented approach to compliance
• You bring an analytical, risk-based mindset and are comfortable navigating complex and evolving regulatory environments
• You excel in stakeholder management and communication, and build trust across business and functional teams
• You are able to work independently, prioritize effectively, and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment

This role offers high visibility and real impact, with the opportunity to influence how export control and trade sanctions are integrated into product development, digital innovation, and global operations, while contributing to a broader Compliance & Ethics framework grounded in responsible business practices.

You will be part of a collaborative, international environment where compliance is seen as a key enabler of sustainable and responsible business.

Volvo Cars. For Life. For nearly a century, Volvo Cars has empowered people to move freely in a personal, sustainable and safe way. Today, we are driving bold advancements in electrification, sustainability and automotive safety. To realise our ambitious vision, we are seeking innovative minds who are ready to tackle the challenges of tomorrow – today. In our company, we believe extraordinary things are achieved by ordinary people with the drive to make a difference.