Export Control Manager

at  Wrtsil

Export Control Manager
Wärtsilä is an innovative technology company known for being a forerunner in the Marine and Energy markets. Every day, we – Wärtsilians - put our hearts and minds into turning Wärtsilä’s purpose of enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality. Our ultimate aim is to provide increased value to both our customers and society. New, game-changing ideas and continuous improvement have been part of our DNA since 1834. Together, we can create new business opportunities and more sustainable future that we can all be proud of.
We want to transition the world towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. By pushing the boundaries of engineering and technology, we can make it work. We are always on the lookout for future-oriented talent – want to join the ride?
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WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

The primary purpose of this position is to provide expert advice and guidance to individuals and managers at all levels within the business unit to ensure compliance with UK and foreign import / export laws (including the US Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and US International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)), as well as conforming with internal corporate policies and procedures, including CMMC accreditation in the future when available.
As the Export Control Manager, you will be responsible for the operational and strategic management of all trade, customs, and security compliance activities. Engaging with various functional stakeholders you will drive a culture of compliance to protect the business and enable strategic objectives. This role is business critical as SLS UK must stay compliant with both UK & EU trade regulations, in particular export controls for all military sales, which are a large % of SLS UK GTV.

AS EXPORT CONTROL MANAGER, YOUR WORK WILL FOCUS ON THESE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as subject matter expert to the business for all aspects of trade compliance, including latest global trade developments, regulatory changes, and risk management
• Advise senior management directly on compliance developments, risks, and opportunities to add value
• Proactively manage the portfolio of UK and US licensing and agreements, ensuring business needs and future strategic aims are accommodated with minimal disruption
• Continuously develop and embed compliance and security procedures and processes
• Undertake an active role in various project groups, analysing complex business transactions to ensure compliance requirements are proactively met and risks are appropriately monitored
• Design and deliver relevant training and awareness programmes across functions
• Liaise and coordinate directly with external parties such as suppliers, contractors, and customers, to ensure compliance requirements are appropriately flowed down and supply chain risks are mitigated
• Act as Security Controller for the business, responsible for the holding of classified information, advising on physical site security and cyber/information security measures, and management of personnel security clearance for all employees, including sponsorship and coordination of government screening via NSVS portal
• Represent and guide the business through internal and external compliance verification activities such as ECJU inspections

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE, WE EXPECT YOU TO HAVE:

• Demonstrable, and varied, experience in an international trade compliance environment, preferably in defence manufacturing
• Advanced working knowledge of UK and US trade regulations (EAR, ITAR, OFAC) including classification lists (UKML, USML, CCL)
• Proficiency in all aspects of UK and US export licensing and agreements (TAAs, MLAs), MOD approvals (F1686, F680, PV Grading)
• Excellent written and verbal communication, capable of summarising complex regulatory information into concise, accessible, and useful formats
• Prepared to take ownership of a broad range of responsibilities
• Proactive and independent, capable of performing duties with minimal supervision or push
• Displays logical sound judgement and maintains the highest ethical standards
• Motivated and positive attitude to identify practical solutions
• Diplomatic in approach to persuade and energise compliance efforts across varied functions
• Degree in a relevant topic is desired but not essential