Trade Compliance / Export Control Consultant

Project overview

Our client in the Aerospace and Defense sector is looking for a Trade Compliance / Export Control Consultant (m/f/d).

Mission Description:

Mission Context

Our client is an international player in the space and satellite services sector. As part of strengthening its regulatory compliance team, they are looking for a Trade Compliance / Export Control Consultant to ensure the operational monitoring of export control activities and restrictive regulations.

The mission involves working with several internal teams, including commercial, pre-sales, purchasing, engineering, supply chain, and project management functions. The consultant will also interact with suppliers, customers, and other external stakeholders.

Your Responsibilities

You will contribute to ensuring the compliance of transactions with applicable French and international regulations for export control and restrictive measures.

Classification of Products and Services

Analysis of Transactions and Risks

Preparation and Monitoring of Authorizations

Reporting and Continuous Improvement

Profile Sought

Essential Skills / Qualities:

export control

• Classify goods and services offered by the company with regard to applicable regulations.
• Contact suppliers to obtain regulatory classifications for their products.
• Analyze and, if necessary, adapt classifications provided by suppliers.
• Ensure traceability and archiving of supporting documents.
• Collect necessary information from internal teams and external parties.
• Analyze the destination, use, and end-users of products or services.
• Identify transaction stakeholders and any applicable restrictions.
• Analyze the complete commercial flow of a transaction.
• Conduct necessary due diligence on involved parties.
• Determine applicable regulations and the potential need for authorization or declaration.
• Assess issues related to embargoes, international sanctions, and other specific regulations, particularly in cybersecurity or telecommunications.
• Prepare regulatory documents associated with classified products.
• Draft necessary elements for license or authorization applications.
• Compile files in conjunction with the legal or compliance team.
• Monitor applications with competent authorities.
• Control compliance with license and authorization conditions by operational teams.
• Prepare, if necessary, required declarations under applicable regulations.
• Collect and archive proof of compliance and traceability elements.
• Prepare internal and regulatory reports.
• Contribute to the preparation of periodic reports for competent authorities.
• Update the regulatory status of transactions in internal tools.
• Identify and propose improvements to existing processes and procedures.
• Support operational teams in understanding and applying regulatory requirements.
• Higher education in law, international trade, compliance, international relations, or equivalent field.
• At least 3 years of professional experience in Export Control / Trade Compliance.
• Good command of regulations and procedures related to export control.
• Knowledge of embargoes, international sanctions, and government authorization schemes.
• Experience in transaction analysis and conducting regulatory due diligence.
• Ability to gather, analyze, and challenge information from various sources.
• Analytical mindset, rigor, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple subjects in parallel and prioritize actions.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work with internal and external stakeholders.
• Pedagogical skills and ability to support business teams.
• Fluent French, C2 level.
• Professional English, C1 level.

Nice to have

aerospace industry experience

Information regarding teleworking:

Yes — 2 days/week

Project details

• Start: flexible
• Remote: hybrid
• Location: Paris, France, FR
• Rate: 75-75 EUR/h
• Languages: French, English