Regulation Manager Export Control
--PST.AG--
PST.AG is a premier provider of bespoke data and software solutions on a global scale. We collaborate with legal authorities worldwide to develop and distribute customs and global trade data, aiding a variety of industries. Our mission is to empower businesses to adapt and excel in a dynamic global landscape.
We're a growing medium-sized enterprise with a global team, embracing a near-complete remote work culture. PST.AG was founded in the center of Germany, now our diverse team spans over 20 nations across four continents, and we're poised for further growth.
Committed to open-source technology, we actively contribute to and support the open-source community, believing it fosters innovation and collaboration.
Key Responsibilities
Export Control Regulatory Intelligence & Governance
- Monitor, research, and analyze international, regional, and national laws, agency guidance, and enforcement trends on export controls (e.g., EAR, ITAR, EU Dual-Use Regulation), focusing on regimes beyond indirect sanctions.
- Develop and continually revise export control compliance programs in line with legislative, judicial, executive, and agency requirements, emphasizing robust license determination processes and accurate classification of goods and technologies.
- Maintain a dynamic log of legislative changes, regulatory updates, license requirements, lists of controlled items, destinations, and end uses.
- Ensure operational readiness for new and evolving LDRs and proactively implement workflow changes to address control list updates and new embargoes.
- Design, implement, and monitor workflows supporting License Determination Rules (LDR), including technology/product classification, jurisdiction assessment, and license application triggers.
Export Control Workflow Design
- Collaborate with development and technical teams to implement and update screening protocols, LDR logic, and escalation paths in ERP systems.
- Translate new laws, judicial decisions, and agency guidance into concrete changes in automated screening systems and manual review procedures.
Stakeholder Communication & Legal Advisory
- Act as the organization’s primary advisor for export control, presenting regulatory changes, LDR updates, and operational impacts to executive management and technical teams.
- Liaise with regulatory bodies and trade authorities during audits or regulatory investigations and serve as the point of contact for export license-related queries.
Documentation, Quality Control & Problem Resolution
- Write and maintain clear documentation of processes, workflows, and regulatory updates.
- Conduct quality control checks, troubleshoot workflow/data issues, and implement corrective actions to ensure data integrity and compliance.
- Develop periodic reports and updates for executive leadership regarding regulatory status, export control risks, and improvement initiatives.
- Ensure processes are aligned with service level agreements (SLAs).
- Collaborate with management on long-term compliance goals and support the implementation of compliance products.
Your Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law, International Relations, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience interpreting legislative texts and judicial rulings affecting compliance, with proven ability to operationalize court decisions
- Experience implementing export control compliance programs and managing regulatory reporting obligations.
- Experience in regulatory compliance, data investigation, and analysis of international business structures
- Proven working knowledge of international export control regulations (e.g., EAR, ITAR, EU Dual-Use Regulation, UN sanctions).
Your Skillset
- Deep legislative analysis and ability to operationalize LDRs, control list updates, and export licensing requirements.
- Strong analytical and research skills; adept at workflow design and process automation for export controls.
- Clear communicator with proven ability to translate complex legal/regulatory requirements into practical business procedures.
- Sharp analytical thinking and thorough research skills
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
- Experience in working with multiple stakeholders
- Good understanding of Large Language Models (LLM) and how to use LLM to improve current processes
Your Mindset
- Problem-solver with strong attention to detail
- Adaptable to fast-changing regulations and priorities
- Creative and proactive approach to challenges
- Efficient team player
What's great in the job?
- Above-average salary structure from the market
- Entry into a collegial, modern, and supportive working atmosphere at a market leader
- A young, dedicated, and global multicultural team
- Flexible working hours and remote working opportunity
- Guaranteed 52 days of PTO per year
- Flat hierarchies
- A wide range of training opportunities
Professional Growth
Improve your skills on a daily basis
Perks
Enjoy the stability of a full-time and permanent position
Inclusive Team
Always feel at home
WFH
A fully remote opportunity
Our Remote Work Ethos
We foster an environment where autonomy is encouraged, and accountability is natural. Our remote work culture is built on performance, empowering you to set and achieve objectives while contributing to our collective roadmap.
Join us at PST.AG, where your expertise will drive innovation and inspire your teammates to excel in delivering cutting-edge solutions.
