Director – Economic Sanctions & Export Controls

Director – Economic Sanctions & Export Controls

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KPMG is currently seeking a Director – Economic Sanctions & Export Controls to join our Legal Risk Management Compliance team.

• Oversee regulatory horizon scanning and change management for export control; evaluate engagement teams' activities for potential export control exposure; maintain risk registers and escalate high-risk issues to leadership
• Develop, maintain, and update policies and procedures for export controls and Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) registration; implement internal controls to ensure compliance with International Traffic in Arms Regulations(ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), and related sanctions regulations; assist engagement teams to develop technology control plans tailored to specific engagements
• Design and deliver impactful training programs for relevant engagement teams and stakeholders; ensure awareness campaigns on export control obligations and sanctions compliance
• Establish monitoring mechanisms for export control compliance across engagements; perform periodic testing of controls and processes to validate effectiveness; prepare compliance dashboards and reports for leadership review
• Lead investigations into potential export control violations; develop and implement corrective action plans to address identified gaps; coordinate with internal audit and regulatory bodies on remediation efforts
• Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment

• Minimum ten years of recent experience with sanctions and export controls background is preferred
• Master's degree or Juris Doctor from an accredited college or university in a related field is preferred. Minimum of a Bachelor's degree is required. Certifications such as Certified Export Compliance Professional (CECP) or equivalent is preferred
• Experience with 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 and risk management principles. Familiarity with CUI handling and federal advisory contract frameworks
• Ability to influence and collaborate across diverse teams and senior leadership
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)

• Director

• Full-time

• Legal

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