Export Control & Sanctions Business Partner

Location:

Hoboken, BE

Business Unit: Corporate & SOF

About Umicore

Powering the cars of today and tomorrow. Reducing harmful emissions. Giving unique properties to high-end applications. Giving new life to used metals. As a global advanced materials and recycling group, we develop, produce, and recycle materials for a better life.

About Enterprise Functions

A global organisation. It’s not just those in our industrial sites and technical centres that are vital to Umicore’s growth. Across our enterprise functions we ensure that we continue to grow and evolve – whether it’s by making sure our decisions are commercially viable, enhancing our reputation, building new customer relationships or finding the right people who can build on what we’ve already achieved. The variety of our work means we cannot stand still. We need to find new ways to do things, discover new solutions and develop new ideas. Which is where you come in.

Your Key Accountabilities

As Export Control & Sanctions Business Partner, you act as the primary interface between the business and the Global Export Control & Sanctions (EC&S) team. You develop a strong understanding of the Business Group(s) under your responsibility, including products, technologies, supply chains, business partners, and strategy, and translate this into practical EC&S guidance. Build and maintain a good understanding of the assigned Business Group(s), including products, flows, markets, and key stakeholders. You'll also:

Act as first point of contact for EC&S topics, providing clear and pragmatic guidance to the business
Identify and assess EC&S risks related to transactions, countries, business partners, products, and end-use
Review selected transactions and support decision making by recommending whether to proceed, mitigate, or escalate
Handle and document escalations in a structured way, in alignment with the Head of Global EC&S Compliance
Work closely with Regional Trade Compliance Managers on questions linked to local regulations and specific jurisdictions
Support the application of EC&S controls across key areas such as country restrictions, product classification, business partner screening, end-use checks, and export licensing
Promote awareness within the business and support the adoption of a “stop and escalate” mindset where needed
Provide feedback to improve policies, procedures, and ways of working based on business experience
Contribute to ongoing improvements of the Internal Compliance Program and participate in EC&S projects and initiatives
Build effective working relationships with stakeholders across Business Units and functions

Who we are looking for

5 years of experience in export controls, sanctions, or trade compliance
Good understanding of export control and sanctions
Experience in a multinational environment or advisory role
Master’s degree in Law, International Trade, Business, Supply Chain, or a related field
Familiarity with trade compliance tools such as SAP GTS is a plus
Experience in industrial or technical environments is an asset
Fluent in English, additional languages are a plus

Key Competencies

Ability to understand business activities and translate regulatory requirements into practical guidance
Structured and analytical, with sound judgement in risk situations
Clear communicator, able to explain complex topics in a simple way
Collaborative and comfortable working in a global environment
Proactive and willing to take ownership

What we offer

We aim to lead the way. Not just for our customers, but for our employees too. That is why we strive to create a collaborative environment in which we can all succeed, and a culture through which we can all share ideas, develop our expertise and advance our careers. We engage in building an inclusive work culture that offers equal opportunities for all employees irrespective of their diverse backgrounds. As you would expect from a world-leading organisation, we will also reward your contribution with a competitive salary and benefits. With all this and more, imagine what you could do?