Senior/ Manager, Export Compliance (DSC/HL)

ST Engineering; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ST Engineering is seeking an Export Compliance Manager to oversee governance of defence exports and technology security policies, aligning with the Singapore Customs Act, Regulations of Imports and Export, and the Strategic Goods (Control) Act, plus applicable US/EU regulations.

You will collaborate with internal teams and external agencies to implement compliance plans, assess transfers, maintain records, and provide guidance on regulatory changes, training, and incident response.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in engineering or a technical field with at least 5 years' work experience in export controls and defence technology systems.
• Knowledge of Singapore Strategic Goods (Control) Act and U.S. Export Control Regulations (ITAR, EAR) would be a plus.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and planning abilities to anticipate issues and develop solutions.

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor import/export policies to ensure compliance with Singapore laws and US export controls.
• Provide support for end-user undertakings and address queries from internal customers.
• Supervise and guide business units on regulatory changes and conditions for defence export activities.
• Develop practices to gain visibility of export controlled items and maintain related records.
• Prepare accurate export paperwork and maintain records for audits.
• Assist in planning and supporting export compliance training seminars.
• Advise internal stakeholders on clearance for foreign visitors and international exhibitions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Planning abilities

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Export controls knowledge

Technical/engineering background

Education

Engineering or technical degree

Job description

• The Export Compliance Manager will oversee the governance of defence exports and technology security policies by driving compliance plans and processes to meet Singapore Customs Act, Regulations of Imports and export Act, Strategic Goods (Control) Act and other foreign regulatory requirements such as U.S. and Germany.
• For defence exports, the individual would need to examine the defence systems and technologies to assess the impact of their transfers, taking into account the latest developments in strategic issues and current affairs that are related to export control and non-proliferation.
• This position is part of an experienced centralised team that would work with a diverse range of internal stakeholders and external agencies to provide the business with guidance and advice in relation to all import and export matters in line with applicable export control laws and regulations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Implement and monitor import/export policies, procedures and best practices to ensure compliance with import/export requirements, in accordance to Singapore Customs Act and in particular, U.S. Export Control Regulations.
• Provide support with the request of end-user undertakings and address queries raised by internal customers related to the undertakings.
• Provide supervision and guidance to business units on regulatory changes and compliance matters, such as adherence to the provisos or license conditions imposed by the exporting country and any other specific conditions that may be applicable for any defence export activities.
• Develop and establish best practices to enable the overall visibility of the status of all export controlled items within the company; with records of all related documents on export controlled items such as the acquisition and disposition of such items.
• Prepare accurate and compliant import/export paperwork and maintain complete records for internal audit and relevant authorities audit on defence export activities.
• Participate in planning, organizing, and supporting company export compliance training seminars and other compliance initiatives.
• Provide advice and guidance to internal stakeholders in the clearance for foreign visitors and participation in international exhibitions.

Requirements:

• A tertiary qualification, preferably in engineering or in a technical field, with at least 5 years’ work experience in the area of export controls and defence technology systems, ideally with experience related to defence, military or highly regulated tech industries is preferred.
• Good experience and knowledge of the Singapore Strategic Good (Control) Act and U.S. Export Control Regulations (ITAR, EAR, etc.) would be a plus.
• Possession of good interpersonal and communication skills is required.
• Strong analytical and planning abilities to anticipate and proactively address issues and develop solutions.