Regulation Manager ILE & EC (Sanctions & Export Control)
--PST.AG--
PST.AG is a premier provider of bespoke data and software solutions on a global scale. We collaborate with legal authorities worldwide to develop and distribute customs and global trade data, aiding a variety of industries. Our mission is to empower businesses to adapt and excel in a dynamic global landscape.
We're a growing medium-sized enterprise with a global team, embracing a near-complete remote work culture. PST.AG was founded in the center of Germany, now our diverse team spans over 20 nations across four continents, and we're poised for further growth.
Committed to open-source technology, we actively contribute to and support the open-source community, believing it fosters innovation and collaboration.
For the combined ILE + Export Control (EC) Regulation Manager, the remit expands to include export control compliance. This involves navigating international export control laws, sanctions, trade restrictions, and dual-use regulations, as well as developing robust controls to prevent unauthorized exports and ensure secure cross-border operations.
Key Responsibilities
Regulatory Intelligence & Governance
- Monitor, research, and analyze international laws, regulations, and sanctions, including legislative drafts, judicial rulings, and executive guidance—that impact business operations.
- Track and interpret regulations on international sanctions, indirect sanction ownership structures, and politically exposed persons (PEPs).
- Maintain a dynamic log of legislative timelines, judicial interpretations, and enforcement trends to prioritize workflow adjustments.
- Interpret guidance from agencies such as OFAC, FinCEN, or the EU’s CFSP list, including updates to sanctions thresholds (e.g., OFAC’s 50% ownership rule).
- Develop, implement, and monitor export control compliance programs, in accordance with international, national, and regional export control laws and regulations.
- Act as the primary expert for both general regulatory frameworks and export control requirements (e.g., trade sanctions, embargoes, dual-use goods, technology transfers).
- Proactively monitor changes in global regulatory and export control environments and develop risk mitigation and compliance adaptation strategies
Compliance Workflow Design
- Oversee and adapt technical workflows with development teams to ensure compliance with current and emerging regulatory requirements (e.g., post-ruling adjustments to PEP screening criteria after court clarifies “control” definitions).
- Translate new laws (e.g., UK Economic Crime Act 2023, EU’s MiCA regulations) and judicial precedents into automated screening protocols within ERP systems like SAP.
- Stakeholder Communication & Legal Advisory
- Translate legal regulations into formats that are understandable for technical teams (developers), ensuring compliance with legislative and judicial rulings (e.g., explaining SCOTUS decisions on indirect liability).
- Summarize enforcement trends (e.g., OFAC’s focus on indirect sanctions) and regulatory changes for executive leadership to align business strategy.
- Liaise with regulatory bodies, enforcement agencies, and trade authorities on both traditional compliance and export control matters.
Documentation, Quality Control & Problem Resolution
- Write and maintain clear documentation of processes, workflows, and regulatory updates.
- Conduct quality control checks, troubleshoot workflow/data issues, and implement corrective actions to ensure data integrity and compliance.
- Develop periodic reports and updates for executive leadership regarding regulatory status, export control risks, and improvement initiatives.
- Ensure processes are aligned with service level agreements (SLAs).
- Collaborate with management on long-term compliance goals and support the implementation of compliance products, as assigned by the Team Le
Your Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law, International Relations, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience interpreting legislative texts and judicial rulings affecting compliance, with proven ability to operationalize court decisions
- Experience in regulatory compliance, data investigation, and analysis of international business structures
- Proven working knowledge of international export control regulations (e.g., EAR, ITAR, EU Dual-Use Regulation, UN sanctions).
- Experience implementing export control compliance programs and managing regulatory reporting obligations.
Your Skillset
- Legislative analysis: parsing draft laws and regulations
- Judicial insight: tracking precedents and case law databases
- Executive strategy: Align screening processes with agency priorities and enforcement mandates
- Sharp analytical thinking and thorough research skills
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
- Experience in working with multiple stakeholders
- Good understanding of Large Language Models (LLM) and how to use LLM to improve current processes
Your Mindset
- Problem-solver with strong attention to detail
- Adaptable to fast-changing regulations and priorities
- Creative and proactive approach to challenges
- Efficient team player
What's great in the job?
- Above-average salary structure from the market
- Entry into a collegial, modern, and supportive working atmosphere at a market leader
- A young, dedicated, and global multicultural team
- Flexible working hours and remote working opportunity
- Guaranteed 52 days of PTO per year
- Flat hierarchies
- A wide range of training opportunities
Professional Growth
Improve your skills on a daily basis
Perks
Enjoy the stability of a full-time and permanent position
Inclusive Team
Always feel at home
WFH
A fully remote opportunity
Our Remote Work Ethos
We foster an environment where autonomy is encouraged, and accountability is natural. Our remote work culture is built on performance, empowering you to set and achieve objectives while contributing to our collective roadmap.
Join us at PST.AG, where your expertise will drive innovation and inspire your teammates to excel in delivering cutting-edge solutions.
