Director – Economic Sanctions & Export Controls

Director – Economic Sanctions & Export Controls

Join KPMG US as a Director in the Legal Risk Management Compliance team, leading the design and execution of export control and sanctions compliance programs.

• Oversee regulatory horizon scanning and change management for export controls, evaluating engagement teams’ activities for potential exposure, maintaining risk registers, and escalating high‑risk issues to leadership.
• Develop, maintain, and update policies and procedures for export controls and DDTC registration; implement internal controls for ITAR, EAR, and sanctions regulations; assist engagement teams in creating technology control plans.
• Design and deliver training programs and awareness campaigns on export control obligations and sanctions compliance.
• Establish monitoring mechanisms, perform periodic testing of controls, and prepare compliance dashboards and reports for leadership review.
• Lead investigations into potential violations, develop corrective action plans, and coordinate with internal audit and regulatory bodies.
• Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG’s respectful work environment.

• Minimum ten years recent experience in sanctions and export controls (preferred).
• Master’s degree or Juris Doctor in a related field preferred;
  Bachelor’s degree required. Preferred certifications include CECP or equivalent.
• 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 complex, multi‑stakeholder environments.
• 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 visa sponsorship; KPMG does not sponsor.

Salary range (California): $150,000 – $273,000. Additional benefit: KPMG offers a comprehensive package including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 401(k), and well‑being programs. Personal time off aligns with fiscal year and company holidays.

KPMG is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The company complies with all applicable recruitment and hiring laws.