Compliance Manager (Export Controls & Sanctions)

About the Role

JetBrains seeks an experienced Compliance Manager to co-lead the company's global export controls and sanctions program. This senior position involves driving compliance with EU and U.S. export control regulations while managing emerging risks related to AI-related controls. You will enable secure global sales operations while protecting the organisation from regulatory and reputational risk.

Key Responsibilities

• Co-lead the group's export controls and sanctions program globally

• Monitor and interpret evolving EU and U.S. export controls, sanctions, and enforcement trends

• Own classification, licensing, and technology-transfer processes

• Advise on higher-risk transactions, strategic deals, M&A initiatives, market entry strategies, and technology partner onboarding

• Build and refine workflows, documentation, and automation systems for trade compliance

• Serve as escalation point for restricted countries, entities, and high-risk transaction reviews

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Legal, Sales, Product, Procurement, Finance, and Security teams

• Lead investigations and concern reviews related to sanctions and export controls

Requirements

• 8+ years of hands-on EU and U.S. trade compliance experience in tech or global software environments

• Strong command of EU export control regulations (EUDU), EAR (including de minimis and FDPR), and AI-related controls

• Ability to interpret technical software and AI features for export classification purposes

• Pragmatic, business-oriented judgment with excellent communication skills

• Fluent English

The role offers competitive salary with annual bonus, flexible hybrid working, professional development budget, and comprehensive benefits including medical insurance, wellness allowance, and mental health support.