Compliance Manager (Export Controls & Sanctions)
JetBrains is expanding its Compliance department to support global growth and keep revenue flowing smoothly and securely. As Compliance Manager (Export Controls & Sanctions), you will co-lead JetBrains’ global export controls and sanctions programme, drive compliance with EU and U.S. export controls, and manage risks associated with emerging AI-related controls. The role enables secure global sales while protecting the company from regulatory and reputational risk.
You will co-lead the group’s export controls and sanctions programme; monitor and interpret EU and U.S. export controls, sanctions and enforcement trends; own classification, licensing and technology-transfer processes; advise on higher-risk transactions, strategic deals, M&A, market entry and technology partner onboarding; build and refine workflows, documentation and automation for trade compliance; act as an escalation point for restricted countries, entities and high-risk reviews; collaborate with Legal, Sales, Product, Procurement, Finance and Security on cross-border compliance matters; and assist with and drive sanctions and export control-related investigations and concern reviews.
You should bring 8+ years of hands-on EU and U.S. trade compliance experience in a technology or global software environment, a strong command of EU export control regulations, EAR (including de minimis, FDPR and AI-related controls) and sanctions regimes, and the ability to interpret technical software and AI features for export classification. JetBrains is looking for pragmatic, business-oriented judgement, excellent communication skills and fluent English.
JetBrains offers a competitive salary, annual bonus and a wide range of benefits, including flexible hybrid work; modern offices with ergonomic workspaces, massages, on-site parking and snacks; an annual wellness allowance; professional development support for conferences, certifications and leadership coaching; flexible work location with up to 30 days per year working remotely from abroad; extra time off; medical insurance allowance; learning and development opportunities; language classes; meals or a lunch allowance on workdays; mental health support; and an on-site gym or sports club stipend. Benefits may vary depending on location. The Legal & Compliance team is viewed as a strategic business partner within an open, engineering-driven culture.