Jobs at Schneider Electric in South Africa

• Develop and enhance the company’s global export control program as a member of the Global Export Control Center of Excellence (COE)
• Lead, coordinate and support export control and international sanctions adherence related internal projects and activities in the assigned Cluster(s) within EMEA region
• Be a subject matter expert (SME) on export control and international sanctions risk mitigations measures in the assigned Cluster(s) within EMEA region
• Be the point of contact for governance related matters in dedicated Cluster(s) as applicable to risk management activities
• Understand the applicability and risk of International Trade and Sanctions laws and regulations to SE’s Cluster(s) operations
• Conduct and support reviews and audits at Schneider Electric sites, generate reports to senior management and lead improvement activities when it relates to export control and international sanctions risk mitigation measures topics
• Perform training of personnel at Cluster(s) on a frequent basis, advise Schneider Electric sites of new regulations and how they affect business processes when it relates to export control/sanctions risk mitigation measures
• Develop and provide advice for procedures ensuring adherence to export control and international sanctions related regulations when it relates to risk assessment and processes implementation within assigned Cluster(s) in EMEA region
• Collaborate with cross-functional and cross-regional teams to implement effective compliance strategies/measures
• Perform export control and international sanctions due diligence of complex deals (Solution Business projects, orders, transactions, red flag alerts) according to the established EMEA EC Complex Projects Due Diligence process
• Identify, develop and implement a proper Risk Management process within the dedicated Cluster(s)/country(ies) of most risk/concern
• Cooperate in very close manner with EC Operations and EC SPOC teams to ensure effective and smooth execution of the escalation process of complex projects is maintained within the dedicated Cluster(s)
• Identify, review and assess the risks from Export Control of the acquired entities at pre-merger and post-merger integration stages within the dedicated Cluster(s)
• Lead the investigation process when it relates to violations of the EMEA EC Complex Projects Due Diligence process, report and resolve the issues
• Serve as main point of contact for US nexus and EU nexus identification, assessment and guidance to the Business stakeholders
• In collaboration with Regional Compliance team work on the Cluster/country risks overview on regular basis, propose mitigation plan and ensure it is successfully implemented by EC Operations team
• Continuous training on the complex projects’ due diligence process to the internal EC team and external stakeholders (relevant Global functions, Businesses, etc.)

• Competent export control and international sanctions compliance experience required, preferable in a multinational company; demonstrated experience in managing export control operations
• 6 to 8 years of detailed and extensive knowledge and experience in International Risk Management with a strong background in risk mitigations measures and processes/procedures management, projects assessment; candidates certified in risk management is a plus
• Up to 25% travel domestically and internationally when required
• Experience in the Energy industrial sector (Oil & Gaz, Electricity, Power) is a plus
• Demonstrated ability being a team player and influencing others
• Ability to work independently, employ good judgment, act with integrity, take ownership, and seek advice when necessary
• Proficiency with MS office applications
• Excellent oral and written skills

• Export Control Risk Management Leader - EMEA

• Masters Degree in International Trade or Business Law or Corporate Law or equivalent

You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.

Let us learn about you! Apply today.

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What qualifications will make you successful for this role?

• Masters Degree in International Trade or Business Law or Corporate Law or equivalent

Let us learn about you! Apply today.

You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.

What will you do?

• Develop and enhance the company’s global export control program as a member of the Global Export Control Center of Excellence (COE)
• Lead, coordinate and support export control and international sanctions adherence related internal projects and activities in the assigned Cluster(s) within EMEA region
• Be a subject matter expert (SME) on export control and international sanctions risk mitigations measures in the assigned Cluster(s) within EMEA region
• Be the point of contact for governance related matters in dedicated Cluster(s) as applicable to risk management activities
• Understand the applicability and risk of International Trade and Sanctions laws and regulations to SE’s Cluster(s) operations
• Conduct and support reviews and audits at Schneider Electric sites, generate reports to senior management and lead improvement activities when it relates to export control and international sanctions risk mitigation measures topics
• Perform training of personnel at Cluster(s) on a frequent basis, advise Schneider Electric sites of new regulations and how they affect business processes when it relates to export control/sanctions risk mitigation measures
• Develop and provide advice for procedures ensuring adherence to export control and international sanctions related regulations when it relates to risk assessment and processes implementation within assigned Cluster(s) in EMEA region
• Collaborate with cross-functional and cross-regional teams to implement effective compliance strategies/measures
• Perform export control and international sanctions due diligence of complex deals (Solution Business projects, orders, transactions, red flag alerts) according to the established EMEA EC Complex Projects Due Diligence process
• Identify, develop and implement a proper Risk Management process within the dedicated Cluster(s)/country(ies) of most risk/concern
• Cooperate in very close manner with EC Operations and EC SPOC teams to ensure effective and smooth execution of the escalation process of complex projects is maintained within the dedicated Cluster(s)
• Identify, review and assess the risks from Export Control of the acquired entities at pre-merger and post-merger integration stages within the dedicated Cluster(s)
• Lead the investigation process when it relates to violations of the EMEA EC Complex Projects Due Diligence process, report and resolve the issues
• Serve as main point of contact for US nexus and EU nexus identification, assessment and guidance to the Business stakeholders
• In collaboration with Regional Compliance team work on the Cluster/country risks overview on regular basis, propose mitigation plan and ensure it is successfully implemented by EC Operations team
• Continuous training on the complex projects’ due diligence process to the internal EC team and external stakeholders (relevant Global functions, Businesses, etc.)