Sr. Specialist - Export Control & Compliance

About EDGE:

EDGE is an advanced technology group established to develop disruptive solutions for defense and beyond. Solving real world challenges, it is dedicated to bringing innovative technologies and services to market with greater speed and efficiency. Our people are at the core of our business, inspiring us to imagine a new world of endless possibilities. Leveraging advanced technologies such as autonomous capabilities, cyber-physical systems and directed energy to artificial intelligence, we recognize that changing the fundamentals of the defense industry will take real collaboration and creativity.

Job Summary

Join our dynamic team as an Export Control Officer, where you'll lead the charge in securing global trade operations. This pivotal role ensures robust oversight of inbound/outbound flows, regulatory adherence, and seamless risk mitigation. You'll drive strategic screening, KYS/KYC due diligence, and policy execution while coordinating with EDGE HQ and Legal & Compliance teams. From crafting airtight contractual safeguards to monitoring sanctioned entities and evolving regulations, you'll be the linchpin of legal integrity and operational excellence. If you're passionate about regulatory intelligence, export control compliance, and safeguarding international transactions—this is your opportunity to make a global impact.

Key Accountabilities:

• EC Officer role ensuring robust control of inbound and outbound activities, mitigating risks and maintaining seamless operations.
• Approve flows (GoImport/GoExport) and ensure timely regulatory reporting.
• Ensure Regulatory Adherence reinforcing Legal and Operational integrity. 
• Transaction Security & Risk Control
• Strategic Screening & Due Diligence
• Regulatory Intelligence & Industry Alignment
• Contractual Safeguards & Policy Integration
• Legal Coordination & Advisory on Export Control
• Act as focal point with EDGE HQ or entities Legal & Compliance teams
• Policy Execution & Continuous Monitoring
• Supporting operations related to sanctioned countries through risk-based decision-making
• Continuously monitor evolving laws and policies
• Constant oversight of recipient countries, entities and people, mitigating compliance risks with regards to Sanctions and Embargos.
• Ensure precise development of Export Control clauses in procurement and sales contracts, reinforcing trade security and export control compliance
• Conduct targeted “on-demand” screenings (KYS/KYC) to assess risk/responsible engagement.

Supporting Accountabilities:

• Active support to EDGE Export Control Office establishment as core function
• Provide expert guidance to Supply Chain, Engineering, and Commercial functions, safeguarding regulatory adherence in critical operations.
• Ease SCM strategy w/suppliers
• Support EDGE Entities in achieving full compliance with national and international regulations
• Contribute to Export Control Leadership & Network Engagement
• Ease Directive Implementation & Compliance Monitoring
• Participate to Trainings delivery
• Ensure Cross-team collaboration
• Implement Regulatory Authorization & Reporting
• Ensure Government Liaison & Business Support

Experience & Education Qualifications:

• Master in law Or Engineer graduate w/proven regulations mastering Or Proven equivalence in formal education

• 10 years background in Legal, Compliance or Regulations Transformation Management
• Legal profile, knowledge about sanctions and embargoes is an asset
• Knowledge of the applicable regulations within the GCC & Europe markets 
• Geopolitical analysis capability
• Diplomacy / pedagogy complimented by proven negotiation skills
• Decision-making/initiative
• Standard MS-Office Suite, MS-Visio,
• Screening solution (e.g., Descartes, Catalyst, OpenSanctions
• Professional English >= B2