Trade Compliance Specialist – Officer

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Trade Compliance Specialist managing export control and customs in Austria. Ensuring compliance with regulations and supporting secure business operations while working in a collaborative team environment.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeEggelsberg • 🇦🇹 AustriaMid-LevelSenior💰 €3,888 per monthWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in export control and trade compliance, ensuring adherence to national and international regulations while maintaining meticulous documentation and processes. Proficient in cross-functional collaboration and communication, with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

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Export Control ComplianceTrade ComplianceDocumentation ManagementMS Office ProficiencyGerman and English Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Export Control ReviewsExport Control LicensesAnalyses and ReportingAdministrative ProcessesCustoms Documentation

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsIntegrityReliability

Tools & Technologies

SAPGTS

Industry Keywords

Export ControlCustomsInternational RegulationsInternal AuditsCross-Functional Projects

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Take on responsibility for export control and customs topics in an international environment.
Perform export control reviews of business transactions and ensure compliance with relevant national, European and international regulations.
Manage export control licenses and contribute to the further development of internal guidelines, work instructions, and processes in the areas of export control and customs.
Prepare analyses, reports and documentation for internal audits, management, and external authorities.
Participate in cross-functional projects to optimize and further develop export control and customs processes.
Support the customs team in preparing import- and export-related documents and statistics, as well as maintaining customs- and foreign trade-related master data and records.
Ensure proper, complete, and audit-ready documentation of all export control- and customs-related activities.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Basic knowledge of export control and trade compliance.
Structured, careful and well-organized way of working.
Strong attention to detail and good organizational skills.
Good communication skills and interest in working with different functions.
Proficiency in MS Office; SAP and GTS knowledge is an advantage.
Experience with documentation and administrative processes is a plus.
Very good German and good English skills, both written and spoken.
High integrity, reliability, and a strong sense of responsibility.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Work-Life Balance – Flexible working models, including flextime and hybrid options, to support your personal and professional life.
Health & Well-being – Access to various health measures, a Global Employee Assistance Program, and a gender-neutral parental leave policy.
Financial Perks – Participation in the Global Employee Shareholder Acquisition Program (ESAP) and meal allowances.
Career Growth – Extensive training opportunities and structured development programs to help you advance.
Inclusive Culture – An international work environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.