EMEA Export Controls & Compliance Manager

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Your Role:

We are seeking an experienced Export Trade professional to join our Corporate Trade team in Switzerland. The Manager EMEA Export Controls & Compliance role focuses on ensuring the international trade of  goods  and  software  in  compliance  with  applicable  government  laws  and  regulations,  with  an  emphasis  on export controls and compliance regulations in the EU and across the EMEA region. The role is an integral part of the larger Corporate Trade team responsible for the global grade compliance and strategy program for Aptiv.

In your daily tasks you will:

• Act  as  the  regional  subject  matter  expert  and  own  export  controls  and  sanctions  compliance  across Aptiv’s EMEA operations.
• Monitor, interpret, and translate evolving export control and sanctions regulations into clear, actionable business guidance.
• Provide export classification to enable compliant export of Aptiv products, software, and technology.
• Own EU and national export licensing, including applications, use of general authorizations, and reporting obligations.
• Ensure  full  compliance  of  EMEA  activities  with  applicable  export  control  and  sanctions  regulations, proactively identifying risks and driving mitigation actions.
• Lead and coordinate export-related audits by customs and regulatory authorities.
• Drive the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of export compliance processes, procedures, and controls.
• Identify  and  implement  process  improvements  and  automation  opportunities  to  enhance  efficiency, scalability, and compliance (e.g., SAP GTS).
• Design and deliver targeted export controls training to relevant stakeholders.
• Support the Trade Internal Assessment program, including site reviews, corrective action tracking, and validation of remediation efforts.
• Ensure proper maintenance of export control records in line with internal policies and legal requirements.
• Advise and partner with business units, subsidiaries, and functional leadership to enable compliant, risk-informed decision-making.
• Provide functional leadership and guidance to regional and site-level stakeholders, ensuring consistent application of export control requirements.
• Operate  effectively  in  a  complex,  multi-jurisdictional,  high-volume  environment,  balancing  regulatory compliance with business needs.

Your background:
• Bachelor’s degree in International Trade, Law, Business, Engineering, or related field
• 7+ years of experience in export controls within a multinational company or consulting environment
• Proven experience managing export compliance across EU/EMEA jurisdictions in complex, high-volume environments
• Deep knowledge of EU export controls, including Dual-Use Regulation, Common Military List, sanctions regimes, and member state requirements
• Experience with EU General Export Authorizations (GEAs), including registration, usage, and reporting obligations
• Experience with trade compliance systems (SAP GTS) and ERP-integrated environments
• Ability to translate regulatory requirements into scalable operational processes
• Strong stakeholder management across legal, engineering, and commercial teams

• Fluent in German and English
• Dynamic global trade compliance professional who will utilise business judgment, prior experience, and creativity to understand the business and market dynamics, and implement effective strategies.
• Ability  to  obtain  internal  buy-in  to  drive  strategy  development,  implement  compliance  initiatives  and dispute resolution.
• Structured and analytical thinker, data-driven with strong technology capability.
• Excellent  communication  skills,  including  concise  verbal  and  email  communication,  clear  visuals,  and ability to communicate effectively with senior leaders.
• Energetic, self-aware, independent thinker with exceptional leadership skills

Your Benefits at Aptiv:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package, including Pension & Healthcare contributions

• Learning, professional growth and development in a world recognized international environment.

• Access to internal & external trainings, coaching & certifications.

• Recognition for innovation and excellence.

Aptiv  is  an  equal  employment  opportunity  employer.  All  qualified  applicants  will  receive  consideration  for employment  without  regard  to  race,  color,  sex,  religion,  national  origin,  gender  identity,  sexual  orientation, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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