
About The Exploration Company
Affordable and sustainable space exploration for all
Key Highlights
- Headquartered in Planegg, Germany with a global vision
- Developing the Themis reusable space vehicle
- Team size of 51-250 dedicated to space innovation
- Focus on sustainability in space exploration
The Exploration Company, headquartered in Planegg, Germany, is dedicated to democratizing space exploration by providing affordable and sustainable solutions for both space and non-space industries. Their flagship product, the 'Themis' reusable space vehicle, aims to lower the cost of access to spac...
🎁 Benefits
Employees enjoy competitive salaries, equity options, flexible working hours, and opportunities for remote work. The company also offers generous PTO ...
🌟 Culture
The Exploration Company fosters a culture of innovation and collaboration, emphasizing sustainability and accessibility in space exploration. Their en...
Overview
The Exploration Company is hiring a Compliance Manager to ensure adherence to export control regulations and facilitate the secure movement of goods. You'll be responsible for reviewing export documentation and conducting risk assessments. This role requires a strong understanding of international trade laws.
Job Description
Who you are
You have a strong understanding of international trade laws and excellent organizational skills — navigating complex regulatory environments is second nature to you. Your experience includes ensuring compliance with export control regulations and laws, and you are adept at reviewing export documentation for accuracy and completeness. You possess the ability to conduct risk assessments and audits of export activities, ensuring that all operations align with legal requirements.
You are skilled in providing training and guidance to staff on export control policies and procedures — your communication skills enable you to effectively liaise with regulatory bodies and authorities. You maintain proficient record-keeping of export authorization documentation, including updated databases and tracking of pending license applications. Your proactive approach to compliance helps maintain the integrity and legality of global trade operations.
What you'll do
In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring compliance with all relevant export control regulations and laws. You will review and process export documentation for accuracy and completeness, maintaining proficient record-keeping of export authorization documentation. You will manage and prepare license reporting requirements, conducting risk assessments and audits of export activities to identify potential compliance issues.
You will provide training and guidance to staff on export control policies and procedures, ensuring that all team members are informed and compliant with current regulations. Your role will involve liaising with regulatory bodies and authorities as needed, keeping up-to-date with changes in export control laws and regulations. You will play a crucial role in facilitating the secure and legal movement of goods across European and international borders, contributing to the overall success of The Exploration Company's operations.
What we offer
The Exploration Company values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We provide relocation assistance for those willing to relocate, including visa sponsorship where applicable. Join us to be part of a team that is pioneering the development of modular and reusable space vehicles, making a significant impact in the aerospace industry.
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