Manager Export Controls
Job Title: Export Control Manager
Career Level: Manager
Location: London
Job Summary:
We are hiring a highly skilled and motivated Export Control CoE Manager, with 7+ years’ experience in Trade Compliance, with at least 5 years focused on export controls, to serve as subject matter expert on our global team. The Export Control CoE Manager plays an important role in developing Accenture’s compliance with international trade control requirements and regulations in countries where Accenture does business, particularly focusing on high-priority and emerging technology (e.g., AI and semiconductor-related compliance).
Key Responsibilities:
Take ownership of high-priority and emerging technology export control projects (e.g., AI and semiconductor-related compliance). Develop strategies and work cross-functionally to ensure compliance with evolving regulatory environments.
Support GTC Leadership and act as a critical partner to Export Control CoE Lead, providing operational support, managing special projects, and assisting with the strategic oversight of the EoC team, including jurisdiction and classification, licensing, and global trade operations.
Collaborate on the design, implementation, and management of trade compliance programs and initiatives, particularly in relation to AI, semiconductor export controls, and emerging technologies.
Oversee the planning and execution of special projects related to trade compliance, ensuring that deadlines, deliverables, and compliance requirements are met effectively. Work closely with stakeholders across Legal, Business, and Corporate Functions.
Serve as a liaison between the Export Controls EoC Lead, Trade Compliance Officers, Legal Teams, and other stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and alignment on priorities and compliance objectives.
Assist in developing and delivering trade compliance training and awareness programs, particularly focusing on emerging export controls for AI, semiconductors, and related industries.
Monitor and assess new and evolving export control regulations, providing timely updates to the Export Control EoC Lead and developing compliance strategies in response.
Participate in trade compliance audits and risk assessments, providing actionable insights and recommendations to senior leadership. Assist in the design and implementation of corrective actions as required.
Work closely with various functions (Legal, Supply Chain, Procurement, etc.) to ensure seamless integration of trade compliance processes into business operations.
Key Relationships:
Legal, including Global Services Legal, Sales & Delivery, Contracting, Geographic Compliance and Corporate Counsel.
Corporate Functions and business stakeholders.
Related subject matter experts (e.g., analytics, government compliance).
Trade and export compliance professionals at client and peer companies.
Qualifications:
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Education: Law degree or comparable legal Master’s degree (or specialized compliance training and/or certifications).
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Experience in export controls.
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Experience in managing compliance projects and supporting senior leadership in a multinational environment.
Work Requirements:
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Occasional travel required as needed (usually <10%).
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Must have ability to effectively work with others remotely, manage a schedule with global clients and engage in contract negotiation.
Knowledge and Skill Requirements:
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Exceptional communication skills with the ability to work effectively with senior leadership and stakeholders across functions and geographies.
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Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, lead special projects, and deliver results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
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Experience developing compliance programs, including preparing policies and internal controls; developing and conducting training; responding to government investigations; and drafting and reviewing contracts.
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Enthusiastic about emerging technologies.
About Accenture
Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with 774,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. Our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Song, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360° value, enable us to help our clients reinvent and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360° value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities. Visit us at accenture.com.
Application deadline: Ongoing
Accenture reserves the right to close the role, should a suitable candidate be found.
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