shieldai - Shield AI - Trade Compliance Manager (R5351)
Requirements
• 5+ years of experience in trade compliance, customs, or export control within aerospace, defense, or advanced technology industries. • Experience with UK export control regulations and/or US export control frameworks (ITAR and EAR), including licensing and classification. • Experience managing export authorizations and interacting with regulatory bodies such as the UK Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU), EU member state authorities, and/or US State and Commerce Departments. • Strong working knowledge of export classification methodologies, jurisdiction determinations, and licensing workflows. • Understanding of European export control regimes and cross-border transfer considerations within Europe. • Experience collaborating with engineering and program teams to translate technical information into compliant export classifications and documentation. • Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business, International Trade, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. • Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills. • Experience liaising with UK Government departments. • Experience supporting programs involving defense technologies, dual-use items, or autonomous systems. • Exposure to compliance operations across multiple jurisdictions (EU, US, APJ). • Relevant professional certifications (e.g., Certified Export Specialist, Certified Customs Specialist, or equivalent). • Our international teammates receive a comprehensive total rewards package aligned to your country office location. For full details on compensation and benefits, please consult your talent acquisition partner.
Responsibilities
• Act as the primary trade compliance point of contact for the UK and support regional compliance activities across Europe. • Review, prepare, submit, and manage export authorizations through UK systems (e.g., SPIRE), including SIELs, OIELs, and OGELs, and support European licensing requirements where applicable. • Classify products, software, and technical data under UK Strategic Export Control Lists • Provide guidance on European export control considerations, including intra-EU transfers and applicable member state regulations. • Partner with engineering teams to understand system functionality, data flows, and technical specifications to support accurate classifications and licensing strategies. • Develop and maintain classification and licensing documentation, including rationale and audit-ready records. • Provide clear, actionable guidance on export control requirements, restrictions, and compliance strategies across UK and European business activities. • Implement and manage trade compliance procedures, including visitor controls, international travel guidance, and restricted party screening in accordance with UK, EU, and applicable international regulations. • Review export authorizations to ensure alignment with UK government requirements (e.g., ECJU), relevant European authorities, and internal policies. • Monitor regulatory developments in UK and European export controls, ensuring ongoing compliance and organizational awareness. • Build and improve scalable internal processes and tools to streamline classification and licensing workflows across the region.
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