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Job Summary

The Export Control Officer is part of the global Export Control function and will support the Export Control Manager and Head of Legal for their team in the provision of specialist Export Control and Sanctions knowledge, guidance, advice and oversight to the Business Line and Operations Sites. Where required the Export Control Officer will support other Business Line activity and Operations Sites within their region.

Job Responsibilities

• Implementation of the Export Control Policy, Procedures and Compliance Program within their Business Line and/or Site(s)
• Manage the development, implementation and oversight of any Business Line and/or Site level procedures, guidance, training and communication required to implement the export control Policy, Procedures and Compliance Program.
• Build strong relationships and contribute effectively and proactively to Business Line and/or Site performance in an advisory and expert capacity on Export Control and Sanctions matters.
• Implementing solutions for export control compliance in line with the company Policies, Procedures & Compliance Program and in conjunction with the Export Compliance Manager (ECM) and Head of Export Control Compliance (HECC) seek to improve procedures where needed to enhance export compliance.
• Determining the need for and managing export authorizations for their area of responsibility. Preparing and submission of applications and enabling compliance with the provisions of the authorizations, including but not limited to expiration, quantity/decrementation, and license condition flow down.
• Developing a comprehensive understanding of export control regulations in their Business Line and/or Site(s) as the local export control contact for their assigned Sites/area.
• Providing general and business specific training and communication on export control, in accordance with export control procedures.
• Support the training, development and oversight of the Export Control Facilitator (ECF) and Export Control Coordinator (ECC) network for their assigned Sites/ area of responsibility.
• Monitoring and keeping up to date with the export control regulations of all countries with which the organization conducts business.
• Performing self-assessment within their Business Line and/or Site(s) in line with the company Policies, Procedures & Compliance Program. Providing any required or requested reporting to the business line ECM, HECC and Head of Legal (HOL). Conducting risk assessments and audit activities within their Business Line and/or Site(s) and the reporting of compliance information to the ECMs, HECC and HOL.
• Conducting investigations, preparation of disclosures (where requested), design and implementation of corrective actions and ensuring that corrective actions are closed out.
• Proactively seek opportunity to collaborate with and support the development of the Legal & Compliance function.

Job Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 4-7 years of experience working with export control regulations and sanctions
• 2 years of experience working either in or with the United States defense industry, with a particular emphasis in aerospace.
• 2 years of experience interfacing with State Department’s Directorate of Defense Trade Controls.
• 2 years of experience in the classification of goods, software and technology in multiple export control regimes
• 2 years of experience in the submission of export authorization applications in their local region with a knowledge of extraterritorial export authorizations
• Must be a US Citizen

Preferred Qualifications:

• GKN Experience
• Experience interfacing with State Department’s Directorate of Defense Trade Controls is a plus.
• Ability to analyze complex business situations and advise on the impact of export control regulations.
• Able to clearly articulate and advise export control impacts on operations.
• Be proficient in the submission of export authorization applications in their local region with a knowledge of extraterritorial export authorizations
• Can communicate clearly, accurately, confidently and in a timely manner
• Recognizes the importance of building effective relationships, establishing trust and a collaborative working relationship with colleagues both inside and outside of the export control function
• Can articulate the GKN corporate strategy and demonstrates a commercial awareness that considers business objectives and not just compliance technicalities
• Acts with integrity and understands the importance of high standards of ethical conduct
• Has the ability to work on own initiative to get things done, able to plan organize and prioritize workload, keeping colleagues informed and managing expectations. A completer/finisher who can demonstrate work/life balance
• The capability to identify and work with key internal and external stakeholders. Understands and is able to clearly articulate the key export control compliance risks facing the business with appropriate context and recommendations for mitigation
• Identifies opportunities to improve how things are done, makes suggestions and is forthcoming with ideas
• Embraces and demonstrates the GKN 5 values
• Experience in manufacturing and/or engineering experience

We’ll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?

A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working

Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we’ve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. It’s a culture that won us ‘The Best Workplace Culture Award’. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.

We’re also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.

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