Director – Economic Sanctions & Export Controls

Director – Economic Sanctions & Export Controls

We are seeking a Director to lead economic sanctions and export controls compliance as part of KPMG’s 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 raise 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 ITAR, EAR, and related sanctions regulations; assist engagement teams in creating technology control plans.
• Design and deliver impactful training programs for engagement teams and stakeholders; lead awareness campaigns on export control obligations and sanctions compliance.
• Establish monitoring mechanisms for export control compliance; conduct periodic testing of controls and processes; prepare compliance dashboards and reports for leadership review.
• Lead investigations into potential export control violations; develop and implement corrective action plans; 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 in sanctions and export controls;
  Master’s degree or Juris Doctor preferred;
  Bachelor’s degree required.
• Certifications such as Certified Export Compliance Professional (CECP) or equivalent preferred.
• 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, risk management principles, and familiarity with controlled unclassified information (CUI) handling.
• Excellent ability to influence and collaborate across diverse teams and senior leadership.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment‑based visa sponsorship. KPMG will not sponsor applicants for work‑visa status.

KPMG is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.