Director – Export Control and Sanctions Compliance

What You'll Do

• Strategic Regional Leadership Develop and implement regional strategies aligned with global trade compliance objectives.
• Monitor and mitigate region-specific regulatory risks, including emerging sanctions and export control developments.
• Business Support & Enablement Advise regional business units on regulatory constraints and enable compliant decision-making.
• Collaborate with Sales, Business Lines, R&D, and Operations to balance risk and opportunity.
• Governance & Collaboration Partner with Due Diligence and Classification teams for accurate classifications, screening, and licensing.
• Provide regional insights to support global policy development and risk assessments.
• Coordinate with other regional leads to harmonize practices and interpretations.
• Operational Execution Oversee licensing activities: applications, renewals, and reporting.
• Lead audits, investigations, and disclosures in coordination with global leadership and Risk & Audit Manager.
• Stakeholder Engagement Serve as the regional point of contact for internal teams and external regulators.
• Represent NXP in industry forums and regulatory consultations.
• Technology & Process Optimization Contribute to trade compliance automation tool design and deployment.
• Support data-driven trade compliance monitoring and reporting.
• Training & Culture Deliver targeted training based on risk profiles and regulatory changes.
• Foster a proactive compliance culture through regular engagement.
• Regulatory Engagement Build strategic relationships with regional authorities.
• Lead high-impact regulatory interactions including audits and licensing negotiations.
• Job Level Specifications Operates with broad latitude in setting strategic direction and influencing regional compliance posture.
• Recognized as a subject matter expert across the region and within the global compliance community.
• Applies advanced judgment to resolve ambiguous, high-risk compliance challenges.
• Qualifications Experience: 12+ years of progressive experience in U.S.
• Export Controls and Sanctions.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree and certifications in export control/sanctions preferred.
• Skills: Deep technical expertise in U.S. export control regulations.
• Strong strategic program management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Familiarity with trade compliance technologies and automation tools More information about NXP in the United States...
• NXP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer regardless of age, color, national origin, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, status as a disabled veteran and/or veteran of the Vietnam Era or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
• In addition, NXP will provide reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified disabled individuals. #LI-97b2