Export Control Risk Management Specialist

About the position

• The position of Export Control Risk Management Specialist is pivotal reflecting the current needs to meet new governmental and regulatory requirements within EMEA region.
• The Export Control Risk Management Specialist will serve as an “ambassador” in the dedicated Cluster and a representative of EMEA Export Control COE Governance function in identification, development, implementation, and prevention of the risk mitigation processes and measures in complex projects (either internal or external) with a specific focus on TRCA and NEAL Clusters.
• Export Control Risk Management Specialist will oversee developing the required processes within dedicated Clusters working closely with Export Control Operations, Regional Compliance, Solution Risk Management, Mergers and Acquisitions teams and Business stakeholders to ensure the established procedures and processes are in full compliance with international trade and sanctions laws and regulations, and successfully implemented in SE business daily operations.
• The role will directly report to EMEA Export Control Risk Management Leader, Global Export Control Center of Excellence (COE).

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance the company’s global export control program as a member of the Global Export Control Center of Excellence (COE)
• Lead, coordinate and support export control and international sanctions adherence related internal projects and activities in the assigned Cluster(s) within EMEA region
• Be a subject matter expert (SME) on export control and international sanctions risk mitigations measures in the assigned Cluster(s) within EMEA region
• Be the point of contact for governance related matters in dedicated Cluster(s) as applicable to risk management activities
• Understand the applicability and risk of International Trade and Sanctions laws and regulations to SE’s Cluster(s) operations
• Conduct and support reviews and audits at Schneider Electric sites, generate reports to senior management and lead improvement activities when it relates to export control and international sanctions risk mitigation measures topics
• Perform training of personnel at Cluster(s) on a frequent basis, advise Schneider Electric sites of new regulations and how they affect business processes when it relates to export control/sanctions risk mitigation measures
• Develop and provide advice for procedures ensuring adherence to export control and international sanctions related regulations when it relates to risk assessment and processes implementation within assigned Cluster(s) in EMEA region
• Collaborate with cross-functional and cross-regional teams to implement effective compliance strategies/measures
• Perform export control and international sanctions due diligence of complex deals (Solution Business projects, orders, transactions, red flag alerts) according to the established EMEA EC Complex Projects Due Diligence process
• Identify, develop and implement a proper Risk Management process within the dedicated Cluster(s)/country(ies) of most risk/concern
• Cooperate in very close manner with EC Operations and EC SPOC teams to ensure effective and smooth execution of the escalation process of complex projects is maintained within the dedicated Cluster(s)
• Identify, review and assess the risks from Export Control of the acquired entities at pre-merger and post-merger integration stages within the dedicated Cluster(s)
• Lead the investigation process when it relates to violations of the EMEA EC Complex Projects Due Diligence process, report and resolve the issues
• Serve as main point of contact for US nexus and EU nexus identification, assessment and guidance to the Business stakeholders
• In collaboration with Regional Compliance team work on the Cluster/country risks overview on regular basis, propose mitigation plan and ensure it is successfully implemented by EC Operations team
• Continuous training on the complex projects’ due diligence process to the internal EC team and external stakeholders (relevant Global functions, Businesses, etc.)

Key Qualifications

• Master Degree in International Trade or Business Law or Corporate Law or equivalent
• Competent export control and international sanctions compliance experience required, preferable in a multinational company; demonstrated experience in managing export control operations
• 6 to 8 years of detailed and extensive knowledge and experience in International Risk Management with a strong background in risk mitigations measures and processes/procedures management, projects assessment; candidates certified in risk management is a plus
• Experience in the Energy industrial sector (Oil & Gaz, Electricity, Power) is a plus
• Up to 25% travel domestically and internationally when required
• Demonstrated ability being a team player and influencing others
• Ability to work independently, employ good judgment, act with integrity, take ownership, and seek advice when necessary
• Proficiency with MS office applications
• Excellent oral and written skills
• Proficiency in European languages (fluent in English), Turkish or Arabic language is a plus