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KPMG US

Director – Economic Sanctions & Export Controls

KPMG US, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298

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Director – Economic Sanctions & Export Controls Join us as Director of Economic Sanctions & Export Controls at KPMG US.

KPMG is a leading global network of professional services firms providing audit, tax, and advisory services. Our culture encourages individual development, inclusivity, innovation, and community support.

We are seeking a Director to lead our Legal Risk Management Compliance team.

Responsibilities:

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

Develop, maintain and update policies and procedures for export controls and Department of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) registration; implement internal controls to ensure compliance with ITAR, EAR and related sanctions regulations; assist engagement teams to develop technology control plans.

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.

Master's degree or Juris Doctor from an accredited institution in a related field is preferred; 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 requiring employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. (No sponsorship available.)

KPMG is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

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