Trade Compliance Manager

Our Client is a leading global industrial manufacturer of critical, engineered components that serve fast‑growing end markets in transportation, flow, energy, aerospace and defence. We are seeking an experienced EMEA Trade Compliance Manager / Export Controls Lead to lead and execute export controls and sanctions compliance across the EMEA region. Key Responsibilities Lead and execute export controls compliance across EMEA, with a primary focus on military and dual‑use exports under UK, EU, German and Netherlands regulations Act as the regional subject‑matter expert on EU Dual‑Use Regulation and national military export control regimes, providing practical, business‑focused guidance Advise on classification of military and dual‑use items through detailed review of technical data, specifications and engineering drawings Determine licensing requirements, support export licence applications and ensure compliance with licence conditions and authorisations Support compliance for technology transfers and deemed exports, including cross‑border sharing of technical data within multinational teams Provide EU‑ and UK‑focused sanctions compliance support, including customer, supplier and transaction screening and escalation of potential sanctions issues, including awareness of US extraterritorial controls Required Qualifications & Experience Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Law, International Trade or a related field Several years of relevant experience in trade compliance and export controls, gained within a multinational company, law firm or consulting environment Strong working knowledge of EU Dual‑Use Regulation and UK, German and/or Netherlands military export controls Proven experience classifying military and dual‑use items, including the ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications Experience supporting export licensing and managing ongoing licence compliance Familiarity with sanctions compliance frameworks and screening processes Experience with trade management software (e.g.

SAP GTS, Amber Road, AEB, ONESOURCE or similar) strongly preferred Knowledge of EU customs procedures, including HS classification, origin and movement of goods within Europe