Senior Associate – Export Controls and Economic Sanctions

Responsibilities

• Evaluate engagement and business activities for economic sanctions risks.
• Maintain risk documentation and escalate potential issues to the team.
• Support the development, maintenance, and periodic review of trade and sanctions compliance policies and procedures.
• Aid in the implementation and operation of internal controls designed to support compliance.
• Assist with the implementation of export compliance and sanctions training for relevant stakeholders.
• Support awareness initiatives to promote understanding of trade compliance obligations across the firm.
• Execute monitoring activities to assess compliance with export controls and sanctions requirements.
• Support testing of controls and processes in accordance with established compliance plans.
• Draft documentation, summaries, and inputs for compliance reporting and dashboards.
• Support reviews and internal inquiries related to trade compliance issues.
• Aid in tracking, documenting, and implementing corrective actions to address identified gaps.

Requirements

• Minimum three years of experience in export controls and sanctions.
• Bachelor's degree; J.D. from an accredited college/university, or Certifications such as Certified Export Compliance Professional (CECP) or equivalent preferred.
• Experience supporting an export compliance and sanctions program.
• Working knowledge of export compliance and/or sanctions concepts and frameworks.
• Experience with economic sanctions (OFAC) and/or export control regulations (ITAR, EAR), including export jurisdiction and classification, specifically around technology, such as software encryption, AI, cloud computer, and cyber.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, research, writing, and analytical skills with strong attention to detail.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of experience in export controls and sanctions.
• Bachelor's degree; J.D. from an accredited college/university, or Certifications such as Certified Export Compliance Professional (CECP) or equivalent preferred.
• Experience supporting an export compliance and sanctions program.
• Working knowledge of export compliance and/or sanctions concepts and frameworks.
• Experience with economic sanctions (OFAC) and/or export control regulations (ITAR, EAR), including export jurisdiction and classification, specifically around technology, such as software encryption, AI, cloud computer, and cyber.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, research, writing, and analytical skills with strong attention to detail.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Skills

• Interpersonal skills
• Vocal communication skills
• Research skills
• Writing skills
• Analytical skills
• Attention to detail

Benefits

Comprehensive, competitive benefits package including:

• Medical and dental plans
• Vision coverage
• Disability and life insurance
• 401(k) plans
• A robust suite of personal well-being benefits to support your mental health
• Personal Time Off per fiscal year
• Calendar of holidays to be observed during the year

Additional details about our benefits can be found on our KPMG US Careers site at Benefits & How We Work. No phone calls or agencies please. KPMG recruits on a rolling basis. Candidates are considered as they apply, until the opportunity is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously to any role(s) for which they are qualified that is also of interest to them.