Global Trade Compliance Officer (all genders)
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Overview
Frequentis Group, with headquarters in Vienna, is an international supplier of communication and information systems for control centres with safety-critical tasks. Worldwide, more than 500 customers in about 150 countries rely on our know-how and proven experience, with more than 45,000 workstations in operation.
As an experienced Global Trade Compliance Officer, you will play a key role in ensuring compliance with international trade and customs regulations. You will navigate complex regulatory requirements with foresight, establish structures, processes, and awareness, and serve as a trusted point of contact for business, legal, and government authorities.
Responsibilities
* You oversee the overall trade compliance risk profile of the Frequentis Group and develop appropriate measures to minimize risks.
* You act as the process owner for all processes carried out by trade compliance-specific roles.
* You coordinate the trade compliance organization at the group level, harmonize standards, processes, and tools across legal entities, and thus avoid duplication of tasks and systems.
* You serve as the company-wide escalation point for Trade Compliance Managers and responsible parties.
* You continuously monitor regulatory and political developments in relation to the Frequentis Group's products and go-to-market strategies.
* You develop and deliver training and education programs for employees.
Qualifications
* Several years of solid professional experience in international export control and trade compliance – ideally in a technology-driven environment.
* Comprehensive knowledge of European and international trade laws, including EU and US regulations on export and sanctions law.
* Basic technical IT knowledge, for example in software development, IT infrastructure, or plant engineering, is an advantage.
* Experience in building and managing corporate governance structures and internal control systems across the group, as well as in applying for permits from authorities in various countries.
* Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, high problem-solving competence, and confident demeanor in an international stakeholder environment.
* Proven lateral leadership experience and excellent verbal and written communication skills in both German and English.
Our Values
Around 2,400 employees are committed to creating a safer world with their innovative strength and technology orientation. Our culture is based on fairness and trust, mutual respect and appreciation. As an international company, we value diversity and recruit regardless of age, gender, origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation or religion. We value fair and good working conditions, an optimum work-life balance and offer all our employees equal development opportunities. We focus on long-term working relationships in order to keep the valuable know-how of our employees stable.
Benefits
Working at Frequentis means contributing to a safer world, long-term career opportunities and numerous benefits. Benefits include a trust-based working time model, the option to work from home or remotely, IT equipment, a public transport ticket for the Vienna core zone or a reserved parking space, an allowance for meals in the office and reimbursement of expenses for working from home, the option to take a sabbatical, a comprehensive onboarding program and programs for professional and personal development. You can find even more benefits on our career website.
Details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Legal
* Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting
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