Trade Compliance Officer

About the job

As Trade Compliance Officer you are responsible for the implementation and maintenance of Thales’ Internal Compliance Program which consists of all policies, processes, controls and tools implemented in the business to ensure compliance with the applicable laws and regulations.

Your main objective is to empower all Thales employees on Trade Compliance and you will be part of an experienced team advising and supporting bids and projects.

Establishing relationships with other departments like supply chain, IT, procurement, logistics, etc. to embed Trade Compliance activities and to strengthen the Trade Compliance network is essential to be successful.

As compliance is everywhere, you’ll have the opportunity to rapidly get to know to the complete Thales organization.

The main tasks are

• Identify export license needs, complete associated license applications, end user statements, tracking license validity periods and manage renewal applications, communicate/monitor export licenses usage, limitations and conditions;
• Ensure that documented Trade Compliance responsibilities are embedded in cross functional processes (end-to-end).;
• Manage restricted party screening and Trade Compliance reviews prior to sale/export;
• Maintain dashboards (licenses, KPI’s and anomalies).;
• Establish processes to strengthen controls over the organization on tangible and intangible transfers;
• Initiate and lead improvement initiatives.

• Provide leadership;
• Translate laws and regulations into “spoken language”;
• Strong communication and a “can do” attitude;
• Affinity with compliance;
• You have a bachelor degree;
• Combining a helicopter view with an interest in details.

• A challenging job in a great team within our high-tech, innovative work environment. Includes the freedom for initiative and good ideas;
• Room for personal and professional growth within our organisation, for example in regards to technical, commercial or international skills.
• Valuable international collaboration with coworkers from 68 different countries around the globe;
• A comfortable work space in a modern environment, with a focus on flexibility and the right work life balance;
• You can usually work where and when you want to be able to do your work as well and efficiently as possible. Within Thales we implement hybrid working, where you can, for example, work from home two days a week if your role allows it;
• A good salary, fitting travel allowance, and the ability to personalise your employment conditions: for instance, you can trade days off for internet costs, our bicycle plan, company fitness and relocation costs;
• 40 days off per year (PTO). Yes, really.

About the team

The Trade Compliance team is part of Thales’ Netherlands Legal & Contracts department which consists in total of about 20 people, located in Hengelo and Huizen. The Trade Compliance team itself consists of 6 people fully dedicated to ensure compliance with the applicable export control laws and regulations, sanctions and customs legislation. For expansion of the team we are looking for a Trade Compliance Officer. In this role you report to the Manager Trade Compliance.

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