Trade Compliance Officer

Job Scope

Responsible for ensuring adherence to UK, EU and international import/export laws, encompassing regulations such as the US Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and US International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), along with internal corporate policies.

Collaborate with relevant functions within the business ensuring early consideration of trade compliance aspects, timely resolution of export licensing issues, and integration of trade compliance plans into project life cycles. Attend and support Sales to PM handover meetings to address export control and trade compliance matters.

Ensure all relevant documentation is generated and completed in accordance with company, customer and legislative requirements and all imported goods are classified accurately utilising the appropriate Customs Regimes such as IPR, OPR, PCC etc. in the most tax efficient manner while monitoring and reporting the use of Export Licences and preparing appropriate returns.

The position will include the improvement and maintenance of appropriate procedures, to facilitate full compliance and regular monitoring and auditing of transactions and the business to verify compliance.

The ability to communicate effectively with personnel at all levels is an essential requirement.

The role requires continuous learning. The job holder shall personally manage their self learning and training through various webinars available through HENSOLDT UK’s association with numerous associations and legal firm to ensure they are up to date with the latest trade compliance developments.

The job holder will be the “go to” person for any employee with any trade controls compliance issues or concerns, undertaking periodic and “ad hoc” auditing and review to monitor compliance with internal policies and procedures and regulatory requirements. In the event of issues being identified, the job holder will work with the Head of Legal & Compliance to recommend appropriate measures to address required remediation and actions required to prevent re-occurrence and to work with the operational management to ensure effective implementation.

• Work alongside Project Teams and Engineering to establish Commodity List Classification (CLC)/Export Control Ratings and Customs classifications, ensuring compliance with UK Export and customs regulations.
• Responsible for ensuring that all import and export activities comply with international trade regulations, legislation and company policy.
• Drive the improvement of and embed internal processes to ensure compliance with trade requirements.
• Assist Project Teams and functions in managing Export Control and Trade Compliance aspects of Equipment and Technology, including data management, in alignment with UK and Foreign export authorisations.
• Conduct training sessions on Export Control and Trade Compliance to equip the business with relevant knowledge.
• Ensure adherence to UK export licenses, HMRC Regulations, and other UK and Foreign export license conditions. This includes preparing and submitting Export License applications and other relevant UK authorisations.
• Conduct internal Trade Compliance assessments and prepare reports, including draft Voluntary Disclosures, for approval by the Head of Legal & Compliance.
• Prepare for, support and conduct internal/external audits related to Export Control and Trade Compliance matters.
• Interface with regulatory departments, including UK Export Control Organisation; ECJU; BIS; HMRC;
  MoD; HM Treasury
• ECCN identification of goods to be supplied for export/re-export
• Strong understanding of UK & EU:
  MoD F680s, Rating Enquiries, Individual and Open Export Licence Applications, SPIRE/LITE administration
• Working knowledge of US ITAR & EAR: DDTC Registrations, Commodity Jurisdiction Requests, Licence Applications, Technology Transfer Agreements; OFAC:
  Sanction regimes and Specially Designated Persons
• End-User Undertakings
• Denied Party Screening – full implementation and maintenance, including adjudication on “hits” identified by our installed screening software
• The job holder will prepare and submit licence applications with respect to transactions identified as being particularly…