Export Control & Global Trade Compliance Lead (UKR)
Kyiv
Full-time
Permanent employee
About Us
STARK Defense is a young, fast-growing defense-tech company operating in one of the most sensitive and security-critical industries. With our cutting-edge systems and technology, we support national and European defense capabilities. In this highly regulated environment, a reliable, secure, and high-performing IT infrastructure is critical to our daily operations.
Your mission
As the Export Control & Global Trade Compliance Lead (Ukraine), you will be responsible for setting up, overseeing, and maintaining the export control framework for our operations in Ukraine. You will work hand-in-hand with our Export Control Lead in Germany to align local processes with our global trade compliance strategy. Working in a high-growth environment with sophisticated technology, you will ensure full compliance with national, EU, US, and international trade regulations, acting as a critical bridge between our Ukrainian subsidiary and German headquarters.
Responsibilities
- Global Alignment: Collaborate closely on a daily basis with the German Export Control Lead to ensure seamless cross-border transfers and alignment on global compliance standards in a highly regulated industry.
- Compliance Management: Design, implement, and continuously update our Internal Compliance Program (ICP) for our Ukrainian entity, mirroring the high standards of our German operations while adapting to local laws.
- Classification & Licensing: Classify cutting-edge technologies and secure all necessary export, import, and transit licenses from Ukrainian authorities, coordinating with the German team on EU/US nexus items.
Qualifications
- Experience: Several years (3+) of professional experience in export control or trade compliance within a high-tech, highly regulated industry.
- International Collaboration: Proven track record of working effectively in international, distributed teams, ideally within a German or European corporate context.
- Regulatory Expertise: Deep understanding of Ukrainian export control laws, combined with the ability to understand and interface with EU/German and US trade controls (EAR/ITAR).
- Languages: Business-fluent English and Ukrainian are strictly required. You possess excellent communication skills to precisely discuss complex legal and technical matters on an international level. (German is a plus but not mandatory).
- Technical Mindset: Ability to understand complex technical specifications and software architectures to accurately classify products.
- Startup Mindset: You thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly scaling environment, bringing a proactive, solution-oriented "can-do" attitude to compliance.
- Integrity & Discretion: Exceptional judgment, highest ethical standards, and experience handling highly sensitive, proprietary data.
- Willingness to relocate to Kyiv in case Kyiv is not the homebase.
About us
SECURITY CLEARANCE
Due to the nature of our work in the defence sector, candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance required for this position. Details will be provided during the recruitment process.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Due to the nature of our work in the defence sector, candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance required for this position. Details will be provided during the recruitment process.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.