Global Compliance Manager - Sanctions and Export Controls

A renowned Global Manufacturing organisation requires a Global Compliance Manager (Sanctions & Export Controls) / Trade / Regulatory Compliance Specialist. The role is located in the Lyon, France office on a hybrid basis 3 days a week in the office. The Global Compliance Manager of Sanctions and Export Controls 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. This will involve: Key Responsibilities - Global Compliance Manager, Sanctions & Export Controls 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. Skills and Experience - Global Compliance Manager, Sanctions & Export Controls 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 in (written and verbal) 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 to mattauricoe.com

Location: Lyon, FR

Posted Date: 1/22/2025