International Trade and Compliance Leader, APAC
Core
Design and implement international trade compliance policies and controls for commercial dual-use and defence technology across the APAC region.
Role type
Senior IC international trade compliance leader
Builds
Trade compliance programs, controls plans, and regulatory frameworks for defence and dual-use platforms
Domain
Defence technology, international trade law, export controls
Required skills
US and non-US export control regulations expertise, engineering concepts (software/hardware), classification decision methodology, regulatory risk mitigation, cross-border collaboration, training curriculum development, logistics coordination, corrective action management, co-production project navigation, commodity evaluation
Preferred skills
AUKUS partnership frameworks, customs and import filings (FTAs, ATA Carnets), UAS/UUV/robotic systems development, government contract support, technology control plan design, Agile/Lean product development integration, MTCR guidelines
Technologies
ITAR, EAR, AUKUS, MTCR, Defence export portal
Responsibilities
Design and implement trade compliance policies and infrastructure; coordinate with external partners and government agencies; develop country-specific classification methodologies; leverage AI for risk-mitigated determinations; manage export authorizations and license applications; provide guidance and training on regulations; perform compliance assessments and investigations; lead cross-functional working groups; navigate co-production and offset projects; evaluate commodities for export eligibility; communicate with regulators and outside counsel.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC