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KPMG US

Director – Economic Sanctions & Export Controls

KPMG US, Birmingham, Alabama, United States, 35275

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Known for being a great place to work and build a career, KPMG provides audit, tax and advisory services for organizations in today's most important industries. Our growth is driven by delivering real results for our clients and is enabled by our inclusive culture that encourages individual development, rewards innovative excellence and supports our communities.

Responsibilities

Oversee regulatory horizon scanning and change management for export control; evaluate engagement teams' activities for potential export control exposure; maintain risk registers and escalates high‑risk issues to leadership

Develop, maintain, and update policies and procedures for export controls and Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) registration; implement internal controls to ensure compliance with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), and related sanctions regulations; assist engagement teams to develop technology control plans tailored to specific engagements

Design and deliver impactful training programs for relevant engagement teams and stakeholders; ensure awareness campaigns on export control obligations and sanctions compliance

Establish monitoring mechanisms for export control compliance across engagements; perform periodic testing of controls and processes to validate effectiveness; prepare compliance dashboards and reports for leadership review

Lead investigations into potential export control violations; develop and implement corrective action plans to address identified gaps; coordinate with internal audit and regulatory bodies on remediation efforts

Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment

Qualifications

Minimum ten years of recent experience with sanctions and export controls background is preferred

Master's degree or Juris Doctor from an accredited college or university in a related field is preferred; minimum of a Bachelor's degree is required. Certifications such as Certified Export Compliance Professional (CECP) or equivalent are preferred

Experience with economic sanctions compliance programs

Deep knowledge of U.S. export control regulations (ITAR, EAR) and DDTC requirements

Extensive experience managing export compliance programs in a complex, multi‑stakeholder environment

Strong understanding of federal contracting requirements and risk management principles; familiarity with CUI handling and federal advisory contract frameworks

Ability to influence and collaborate across diverse teams and senior leadership

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment‑based visa sponsorship now or in the future. KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H‑1B, L‑1, TN, O‑1, E‑3, H‑1B1, F‑1, J‑1, OPT, CPT or any other employment‑based visa)

Salary ranges available at:

KPMG Pay Transparency . California Salary Range: $150,000 – $273,000.

KPMG offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and a robust suite of personal well‑being benefits. Each fiscal year provides Personal Time Off and holidays; a two‑break system is available for eligible employees.

KPMG complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Los Angeles County applicants: Material job duties for this position are listed above. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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