Senior Export Comp Mgr, EMEA, AWS Compliance & Security Assurance

Do you see compliance as a business enabler Do you have a passion for emerging technologies and complex problem solving Do you enjoy building innovative compliance solutions Are you passionate about creating the future of export compliance

Amazon Web Services (AWS) continues to expand its global presence and customer facing services and we are looking for a highly motivated export controls specialist. As part of the AWS Global Export Compliance team this role gets to drive enterprise-wide export compliance excellence by building policies processes and solutions for automated compliance enabling business growth across AWSs most complex and strategic programs including AI Quantum and other emerging technologies.

The successful candidate will have experience implementing export controls in a multinational company a passion for new challenges be creative self-directed thrive in a fast paced environment and a great team player. Candidates should drive continuous process improvement and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to solve problems and develop requirements for new compliance solutions.

Key job responsibilities
- Manage export compliance requirements within Europe Middle East and Africa (EMEA) and ensure requirements are integrated within business processes.
- Work closely with the business to understand scope of controlled export activities identify risks and develop risk mitigation strategies.
- Implement and maintain internal compliance programs (ICPs) to satisfy regulatory requirements including compliance with export authorization obligations e.g. regulatory reporting.
- Obtain required authorizations to enable both tangible and intangible exports within the assigned geography.
- Manage regulator inquiries and audits for the assigned geography.
- Work closely with Legal to monitor and analyze dual use and defense regulatory changes conduct impact assessments and update the compliance program and related processes to address changes
- Design and deliver advanced training programs for compliance teams and business stakeholders
- Create metrics for management reporting
- Create management business reports for stakeholder teams and leadership on state of the business and compliance initiatives

A day in the life
You will act as a compliance leader who can prioritize well communicate clearly and have a consistent track record of delivery. You can handle multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. You will be able to help create simple solutions to meet your program goals. You can make strategic decisions to quickly handle emerging issues while working towards long term solutions.

The candidate must possess strong analytical skills and be comfortable working autonomously in a highly demanding and often ambiguous environment. The position requires an individual with strong attention to detail exceptional organizational skills and able to prioritize effectively.

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- Bachelors degree in International Trade Business Engineering or related field
- 5 years of progressive experience in export controls trade compliance or international regulatory affairs
- Working knowledge of export control regulations

- Experience implementing scalable compliance solutions (technology procedures processes etc.) in a regulated environment
- Experience in handling internal & external audits
- Advanced degree in International Trade Law or related field
- 7 years of export control experience in technology or manufacturing industry
- Certified Export Compliance Professional (CXCP) or similar certification
- Knowledge of EU US and international export control regimes (e.g. Wassenaar Arrangement)
- Experience with trade compliance automation tools and systems

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