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Tasks
Establish and lead CERN's Export Control Compliance Office, developing the governance framework, policies, processes, guidance, tools, and training.
Act as the central focal point for export-control compliance, advising personnel and conducting classifications, screenings, and due diligence reviews.
Monitor operational implementation of export-control requirements, manage export authorisations, and serve as secretariat to the Export Control Compliance Committee.
Serve as the contact point for national authorities and external advisers while maintaining an external network in the research sector.
Maintain authoritative records of compliance assessments, determinations, policies, and registers of technologies and persons subject to screening.
Monitor the effectiveness of compliance arrangements, identify emerging risks, and provide reporting and recommendations for continual improvement.
Conduct compliance assessments, due diligence reviews, and export-control evaluations within the Resilience team.
Provide expert advice to CERN Management on regulatory risks and collaborate with legal, technical, and operational experts.
Requirements
Master's degree or PhD or equivalent relevant experience in International Relations, Engineering, Law, Compliance, Economics, Business, or a related field.
Demonstrated experience in export controls within regulated sectors such as aerospace, defence, manufacturing, energy, research, or higher education.
Demonstrated experience establishing, implementing, or maturing compliance programmes and internal controls.
Demonstrated experience conducting compliance assessments, due diligence activities, and export-control evaluations.
Strong interpersonal and coordination skills to work across technical, administrative, legal, and external stakeholders.
Strong analytical, drafting, and documentation skills to translate complex regulations into practical guidance.
Sound judgement to assess complex compliance matters and formulate evidence-based recommendations.
Spoken and written English or French, with a commitment to learn the other language.
Preferred
Strong knowledge of export-control and dual-use regulatory frameworks; familiarity with U.S., EU, Swiss, and/or UK regimes is an advantage.
A recognised qualification or certification in export control or compliance is an advantage.
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