EMEA Export Controls & Sanctions Compliance Director

Intel is seeking an experienced, motivated, and strategic leader to join our team as the EMEA Export Controls & Sanctions Compliance Director. In this role, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring Intel's global operations remain compliant with export controls and sanctions laws and regulations while driving business growth across the EMEA region. You will oversee strategies that shape export and sanctions regulations, collaborating closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to enable Intel's success in a fast-changing trade environment. This role provides strategic leadership, manages regulatory risk, and represents Intel before authorities and industry bodies. As a passionate advocate for Intel's culture and values, you will lead by example, foster a positive team environment, and support organizational health. This is an unparalleled opportunity to make a meaningful impact on Intel's regulatory engagement, risk management programs, and export-related processes, ensuring best-in-class outcomes that contribute to our mission of creating world-changing technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead team responsible for compliance with export controls and sanctions compliance across EMEA, including EU level, national, and applicable U.S. re-export requirements.
• Serve as the escalation point for complex or high-risk regulatory matters.
• Define and drive EMEA regulatory strategy aligned with business priorities and global trade governance.
• Advise senior business leaders on compliant, commercially viable solutions.
• Represent Intel before EMEA regulatory authorities and engage with relevant trade associations.
• Maintain effectiveness of Intel's EMEA export controls and sanctions compliance program.
• Lead export and sanctions compliance activities for EMEA related M&A.
• Develop and sustain a high performing regional compliance team.
• Serve as a role model for Intel's culture and values within the organization, fostering an inclusive and productive environment.
• Inspire and develop team capabilities, ensuring alignment with Intel's strategic vision.

Required Skills & Experience

• Expertise in EU export controls and sanctions compliance, risk management, and related processes.
• Proficiency in policy development, advocacy, and strategic thinking.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and drive results in a complex global environment.
• Proven experience managing complex, multi-jurisdictional regulatory risks.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Demonstrated leadership in a regional or global compliance organization.
• Exceptional executive presence with strong leadership and communication skills.
• Experience engaging with regulators, authorities, and external stakeholders.
• Proven ability to coach and mentor others, fostering professional growth and high performance.
• Experience in building inclusive teams and promoting a collaborative culture.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and deliver solutions in a dynamic trade environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or BS degree in a relevant field; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in export controls and sanctions, with a track record of advising business stakeholders on EMEA and U.S. regulatory regimes.

We encourage you to bring your expertise, leadership, and passion to Intel and help us shape the future of technology. Apply today to be part of a team that empowers innovation and drives global impact.

Work Model for this Role

This role is available as a fully home-based and generally would require you to attend Intel sites only occasionally based on business need. However, you must live and work from the country specified in the job posting, in which Intel has a legal presence. Due to legal regulations, remote work from any other country is unfortunately not permitted.