Senior Manager Export Controls China

Introduction to the job

The Senior Manager Export Control will be a member of the Export Control & Sanctions team with colleagues located in the US, Asia and The Netherlands, as well as a member of the broader regional Asia Legal & Compliance team. The position reports to the Asia Head of Export Control & Sanctions and has a dotted line to the Head of Legal & Compliance China. This position will contribute to the implementation of the Global Strategy for Sanction & Export Controls and co-develop supporting policies and procedures.
 

Role and responsibilities

In your role, you will help to implement policies and procedures in all entities in China to safeguard compliance with ASML’s Global Export Control & Sanctions Strategy, you manage adherence to these policies and procedures, and will work on developing tailor-fit controls in order to assure compliance with dual-use export control laws and regulations of the jurisdictions to which ASML with its business dealings are subjected to. This includes:

• Monitor development of Export Control & Sanctions regulations in China and timely communicate to management
• Maintain and improve the Export Control Risk & Compliance Framework, execute and monitor controls in China necessary to ensure compliance
• Collaborate closely with China Local Parts Solution Center and embed export control checkpoints in various repair processes
• Manage/oversee export license applications in China, and engage with the licensing authorities where and when necessary
• Support export compliance improvement processes, monitor and report on status of new projects and work with stakeholders to submit timely status reports
• Stimulate and establish good working relationships at different levels with relevant departments within ASML by giving trainings and participating in departmental meetings that contribute to increasing awareness and compliance
• Perform periodic risk assessments including reviews of the impact of new regulations
• Contribute to periodic reporting on export controls & sanctions to senior management
• Participate in reviews of export control or sanctions related incidents

Risk Mitigation Export Controls & Sanctions
You also implement policies to pro-actively manage risk identification for Export Controls & Sanctions and mitigate such risk through refining Export Control Risk & Compliance Framework.  

Stakeholder Management
Together with the team you ensure open and transparent relationships with licensing and enforcement authorities in the jurisdictions in which ASML operates. This includes supporting ASML in governmental audits.
You will also establish a strong relationship with ASML employees to ensure cooperation and assistance in the successful implementation of export control related (initiated) projects. You will provide advice on export control risks and controls/measures, and if required, will work closely with external advisors.

Advocacy
You also represent ASML externally in interest groups, peer meetings and government bodies in China . Through direct persuasion or through business interest organizations, you attempt to influence the actions, policies, or decisions of relevant officials, legislators or members of licensing agencies in written or oral communications.

Travel requirements

This role will be expected to travel regularly within China and periodically international travels.

Education and experience

• Masters degree in law or equivalent combination of education and/or experience

Experience

• Min. 12 years of experience, of which at least 6 in Export Controls within a multinational corporation, law firm or consulting company.
• In-depth knowledge and experience with the Chinese Export Control and Sanctions regulations as well as the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and EU export control regulations is a requirement.
• Background in and knowledge of the export control aspects of engineering and software development would be an asset.
• Knowledge working in a multidisciplinary environment and in multi-cultural teams.

Skills

• Strong drive with a hands-on, structured, accurate and result oriented working style
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to motivate and drive others, build relationships and influence other functional areas
• Able to cope with a multicultural, dynamic and changing and complex environment
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to translate complex business issues into simple problem statements, clear processes and actions
• Good time management skills and able to manage towards tight deadlines
• Show ownership of issues from start to finalization
• Eye for detail
  
  Language skills
  Fluent in English and Mandarin, both oral and written

Inclusion and diversity

ASML is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that inclusion and diversity is a driving force in the success of our company.

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