Senior Trade Compliance Professional Volvo Cars
Share
Job Location:
Monthly Salary:
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Lets shape the future together
Were shaping our business around people. While our cars embrace leading-edge technologies we never employ technology for its own sake. Quite the opposite. Instead our focus is on adapting technology to benefit people. This philosophy extends to the sales and customer experience we aim to deliver. Do you want to be a part of creating the exciting solutions of tomorrows mobility Then look no further join us.
Lets introduce ourselves
The Compliance & Ethics Office at Volvo Cars organized under Group Legal oversees the companys Trade Sanctions and Export Control Compliance Program supporting global business in a rapidly changing regulatory landscape. Our international team works with Legal Engineering Digital Procurement Sales Logistics and other departments to strengthen governance and provide practical guidance.
We handle both strategic and operational tasks including monitoring regulations assessing risks and supporting product development technology transfers and operations. Collaboration across teams ensures pragmatic risk-based solutions that reflect Volvo Cars values.
If you have experience in export controls and trade sanctions and have an interest in connected vehicles telecommunications cryptography or information security youll find meaningful opportunities to contribute and grow with us.
We are looking for a Senior Trade Compliance Professional to strengthen our team at the Volvo Cars headquarters in Gothenburg. The role is supporting the company comply with applicable export control and trade sanctions regulations. This role designs implements and oversees trade compliance programs to mitigate regulatory risk while enabling efficient international business operations.
The position plays a key advisory role to the business supporting strategic growth while safeguarding the organization against regulatory financial and reputational exposure.
What youll do
You will actively work with export control and trade sanctions related matters involving both EU US and other regions/countries. You will be required to participate in and contribute to a wide range of related activities and cross-functional engagements including but not limited to:
- Develop implement and maintain a global trade compliance framework covering export controls and trade sanctions
- Establish and update trade compliance policies procedures and internal controls aligned with applicable laws and regulations
- Act as a trusted advisor to business units on trade-related matters including restricted party screening end-use and end-user requirements
- Promote a strong compliance culture and awareness across the organization
- Oversee export classification license determination and transaction screening
- Monitor regulatory developments and assess their impact on the business
- Perform trade compliance risk assessments and gap analyses coordinate remediation plans and corrective actions where required
- Design and deliver trade compliance training tailored to different business functions
- Prepare management reporting on trade compliance risks KPIs and incidents
What youll bring
- University degree in Law Business International Trade Engineering or a related field
- 510 years of professional experience in export controls and trade sanctions
- Strong working knowledge of EU and US export control and trade sanctions laws and regulations
- Proven ability to translate complex regulations into practical business guidance
Preferred
- Experience from working in a multinational company
- Knowledge of automotive industry and its products
- Certified Export Control Manager (CEM) or equivalent professional certification
The ideal candidate demonstrates strong integrity and sound professional judgment yet with a pragmatic and solutionoriented approach to compliance. Has an analytical riskbased mindset excel in stakeholder management and communication and are able to work independently while navigating competing priorities.
Volvo Cars. For Life.
For nearly a century Volvo Cars has empowered people to move freely in a personal sustainable and safe way. Today we are driving bold advancements in electrification sustainability and automotive safety. To realise our ambitious vision we are seeking innovative minds who are ready to tackle the challenges of tomorrow today.
At Volvo Cars we believe extraordinary things are achieved by ordinary people with a passion for making a difference. If youre inspired by the opportunity to help redefine the future of mobility we invite you to be part of our journey.
Ready to take the next step
Submit your CV in English and tell us why youre the ideal candidate for a role at Volvo Cars. Applications must be received no later than 17th of April 2026. You will receive a confirmation email after your submission.
For questions regarding the recruitment process please contact Recruiter Camilla Helgesson at For specific questions about the position please reach out to Hiring Manager Fredrik Hallgren at
As part of the recruitment process the final candidates will undergo a background check.
We welcome your application!
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
About Company
Volvo Car USA is a subsidiary of Volvo Car Group of Gothenburg, Sweden and is headquartered in Rockleigh, NJ, with regional sales offices located in Rockleigh, Summerville, SC, and Irvine, CA. In addition, Volvo Car US Operations, the home of our new US factory, is located in South Ca ... View more
