Trade Compliance Export Controls Lead
Core
Provide expert advisory support on export control compliance across Vodafone Group, ensuring adherence to UK, EU, and US regulations for dual-use items, telecommunications, semiconductors, encryption, cloud, and AI services.
Role type
Senior IC trade compliance specialist (export controls)
Builds
Robust export control risk management frameworks and compliance processes for Vodafone's global technology portfolio.
Domain
Telecommunications / Export Controls & Trade Compliance
Required skills
EU Regulation 2021/821 expertise, US EAR knowledge, export classification, sanctions compliance, intangible technology transfer guidance, regulatory horizon scanning, risk mitigation, stakeholder engagement, process automation, digital workflow design.
Preferred skills
ICA/ITI/CIEX certifications, freight forwarder oversight experience, cross-cultural awareness, training program design.
Technologies
Trust by Design, digital compliance workflows, centralised licence management systems
Responsibilities
Provide technical advisory on export control obligations; build relationships with Technology, Procurement, and Security functions; guide export classifications; review and approve exports of tangible/intangible goods; manage group export licence applications; monitor emerging regulatory developments; design and deliver awareness training; drive process improvements via automation; support incident management and escalation.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
