Head of Trade Compliance - Sanctions

A renowned Global Manufacturing organisation requires a Head of Trade Compliance (Sanctions & Export Controls) / Legal Compliance Specialist.

The role is located in the Czech Republic and is a remote - home-based.

The Head of Trade Compliance - Sanctions will be responsible for managing the Sanctions and Export Controls framework and providing subject matter expertise to mitigate this key compliance risk for the group.

• Advising on the framework and appropriate risk profile for the Group’s Sanctions and Export Controls.
• Overseeing the delivery of export controls / sanctions, financial crime, and other legal compliance risks as required.
• Managing the due diligence analyst team and their operational delivery.
• Providing advice on applicable UK/EU/US Export Control and Sanctions regulations and dealing with the compliance matters falling within the Role’s remit.
• Maintaining and further developing risk-based and proportionate global, group-wide Sanctions & Export Control policies, and procedures – including defining roles and responsibilities for the mitigation of these risks.
• Support the businesses to embed and operationalise sanctions and export control procedures, including through training as needed.
• Conduct export controls and sanctions risk assessments and propose mitigating actions.
• Monitor changing sanctions and export controls regulations and ensure such changes are promptly communicated and reflected in compliance processes.
• Engage with government officials, regulators and third party advisers as necessary.
• Assist with subject matter investigations and remediation plans.
• Provide subject matter expertise in M&A and disposal opportunities.

• Significant experience (8+ years) providing advice on export controls and sanctions in relevant industry or professional services environments.
• Extensive knowledge of UK, EU and US export controls and sanctions requirements, including experience dealing with controlled (dual use) products and technology, licensing, export and re-export control requirements (UK/EU/US).
• Working knowledge of product classification (UK/EU/US).
• A proficient trade compliance expert able to design, implement and improve export controls and sanctions in a compliance programme for a global business.
• Confident presenting at senior levels.
• Highly proficient English language skills with excellent communication skills and an open and approachable style.
• Ability to provide pragmatic and commercially focused advice and seek to solve problems whilst being prepared to take a stand if needed.

This is an exceptional opportunity to develop and progress your career leading a team for a renowned Manufacturing organisation.

For further information and to register your interest, please do apply with your full CV details for immediate review.