Director – Economic Sanctions & Export Controls

Director – Economic Sanctions & Export Controls

KPMG, a leading audit, tax and advisory firm, seeks a Director to lead our Legal Risk Management Compliance team.

• Oversee regulatory horizon scanning and change management for export control; evaluate engagement teams’ activities for potential exposure; maintain risk registers and elevate high‑risk issues to leadership.
• Develop, maintain, and update policies and procedures for export controls and DDTC registration; implement internal controls to ensure compliance with ITAR, EAR, and related sanctions regulations; assist engagement teams to develop technology control plans.
• Design and deliver impactful training programs; ensure awareness campaigns on export control obligations and sanctions compliance.
• Establish monitoring mechanisms; perform periodic testing of controls and processes, prepare compliance dashboards and reports for leadership review.
• Lead investigations into potential export control violations; develop and implement corrective action plans; coordinate with internal audit and regulatory bodies.

• Minimum ten years of recent experience with sanctions and export controls background.
• Master’s degree or Juris Doctor preferred; bachelor’s degree required. CECP or equivalent preferred.
• Experience developing economic sanctions compliance programs.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. export control regulations (ITAR, EAR) and DDTC requirements.
• Extensive experience managing export compliance programs in a complex, multi‑stakeholder environment.
• Strong understanding of federal contracting requirements, risk management principles, and CUI handling.
• Ability to influence and collaborate across diverse teams and senior leadership.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401(k) and personal well‑being benefits.

KPMG is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, or protected veteran status.