Senior Trade Compliance Professional - Volvo Cars

Company description:

Who are we?Volvo Cars is a company on a mission; to bring traditional car manufacturing into a connected, sustainable and smart future.Since 1927, we have been a brand known for our commitment to safety, creating innovative cars that make life less complicated for our consumers. In 2010, we decided to transform our business, resulting in a totally new generation of cars and technologies, as well as steady growth and record sales. Today, we’re expanding our global footprint in Europe, China and the US, and we’re on the lookout for new talent. We are constantly pushing our own skills and abilities to drive change in the automobile industry like never before. We are looking for innovative, committed people to join us in this endeavour and create safe, sustainable and connected cars. We believe in the power of people and will challenge and support you to reach your full potential. Join us and be part of Volvo Cars’ journey into the future.

Job description: Let's introduce ourselves

The Compliance & Ethics Office at Volvo Cars, organized under Group Legal, oversees the company’s Trade Sanctions and Export Control Compliance Program, supporting global business in a rapidly changing regulatory landscape. Our international team works with Legal, Engineering, Digital, Procurement, Sales, Logistics, and other departments to strengthen governance and provide practical guidance.

We handle both strategic and operational tasks, including monitoring regulations, assessing risks, and supporting product development, technology transfers, and operations. Collaboration across teams ensures pragmatic, risk-based solutions that reflect Volvo Cars’ values.

If you have experience in export controls and trade sanctions, and have an interest in connected vehicles, telecommunications, cryptography, or information security, you’ll find meaningful opportunities to contribute and grow with us.

We are looking for a Senior Trade Compliance Professional to strengthen our team at the Volvo Cars headquarters in Gothenburg. The role is supporting the company comply with applicable export control and trade sanctions regulations. This role designs, implements, and oversees trade compliance programs to mitigate regulatory risk while enabling efficient international business operations.

The position plays a key advisory role to the business, supporting strategic growth while safeguarding the organization against regulatory, financial, and reputational exposure.

 

What you'll do

You will actively work with export control and trade sanctions related matters involving both EU, US and other regions/countries. You will be required to participate in and contribute to a wide range of related activities and cross-functional engagements, including but not limited to:

• Develop, implement, and maintain a global trade compliance framework covering export controls and trade sanctions
• Establish and update trade compliance policies, procedures, and internal controls aligned with applicable laws and regulations
• Act as a trusted advisor to business units on trade-related matters, including restricted party screening, end-use, and end-user requirements
• Promote a strong compliance culture and awareness across the organization
• Oversee export classification, license determination, and transaction screening
• Monitor regulatory developments and assess their impact on the business
• Perform trade compliance risk assessments and gap analyses, coordinate remediation plans and corrective actions where required
• Design and deliver trade compliance training tailored to different business functions
• Prepare management reporting on trade compliance risks, KPIs, and incidents

 

What you'll bring

Required

• University degree in Law, Business, International Trade, Engineering, or a related field
• 5–10 years of professional experience in export controls and trade sanctions
• Strong working knowledge of EU and US export control and trade sanctions laws and regulations
• Proven ability to translate complex regulations into practical business guidance

Preferred

• Experience from working in a multinational company
• Knowledge of automotive industry and its products
• Certified Export Control Manager (CEM) or equivalent professional certification

The ideal candidate demonstrates strong integrity and sound professional judgment, yet with a pragmatic and solution‑oriented approach to compliance. Has an analytical, risk‑based mindset, excel in stakeholder management and communication and are able to work independently while navigating competing priorities.