Trade Compliance Specialist

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Export Control & Trade Compliance Specialist (China)

Location: China

Reporting Line: Global Director of Trade Compliance

ROLE PURPOSE

The Export Control and Trade Compliance Specialist (China) is an individual

contributor responsible for ensuring compliance of China operations with China,

EU, UK, and U.S. export control and sanctions regulations, while bridging global

requirements and local execution.

The role combines strategic influence and education of China teams, including

management, with hands-on responsibility for reviewing, approving, and releasing

transactions, customers, and end-users. It supports China management through

clear, risk-based guidance that enables compliant business without unnecessary

conservatism, while maintaining strict adherence to legal requirements. The role

has the authority to stop or delay transactions where risks are identified and

acts as the primary interface between China operations and the global trade

compliance function.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Global Export Control Compliance

• Ensure compliance with China export control laws, U.S. EAR, EU Dual-Use

Regulation (EU) 2021/821, UK export controls, and applicable sanctions.

• Apply catch-all controls using a risk-based approach, focusing on military

and WMD end-use and end-user risk involving universities, research

institutes, and advanced technology.

• Monitor regulatory developments affecting exports from and to China and

advise on proportionate business responses.

Bridge Between Global and China Operations

• Serve as the primary trade compliance contact for China operations.

• Advise China management and teams on achieving business objectives in a

compliant and practical manner.

• Translate global policies into enforceable local processes aligned with

business realities and global standards.

Transaction Review, Approval and Release

• Review, approve, hold, or block orders, shipments, customers, and end-users

involving China.

• Perform end-use and end-user due diligence, including enhanced reviews for

high-risk transactions.

• Determine license requirements and support license applications where

needed.

• Maintain clear documentation of decisions and approvals.

Classification and Licensing

• Assign and validate export control classifications (ECCN and EU dual-use) and

support HS classification alignment.

• Ensure correct application of licensing conditions and escalate sensitive

cases where required.

Education, Influence and Culture

• Educate and influence China management and teams on export control

obligations and expectations.

• Deliver practical training on China, U.S., EU, and UK export controls,

sanctions, and catch-all requirements.

• Promote a culture where compliance is a legal obligation and a business

enabler.

Monitoring and Continuous Improvement

• Conduct compliance reviews and support audits and self-assessments.

• Identify compliance risks and drive corrective actions with China

management.

AUTHORITY AND DECISION RIGHTS

• Authority to stop, delay, or block transactions presenting export control

or sanctions risk.

• Authority to require additional due diligence or escalation before approval.

• Mandate to challenge business decisions where legal compliance is at risk,

while supporting compliant alternatives.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, International Trade, Engineering, Business, or

related field.

• 5+ years of experience in export control or trade compliance in a

multinational or technology environment.

• Strong knowledge of China, U.S. EAR, EU dual-use controls, and sanctions.

• Experience reviewing export transactions and managing high-risk cases; China

academic or advanced technology exposure preferred.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Strong judgment, integrity, and independence, with a risk-based and

solution-oriented mindset.

• Ability to influence senior stakeholders.

• Clear communicator with strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

LANGUAGES

• Fluent English, written and spoken;

• Mandarin Chinese required.

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