ATR - Head of Ethics & Compliance and Export Control (H/F) - AVIONS DE TRANSPORT REGIONAL (ATR) GIE

Job Title

Head of Ethics & Compliance, Export Control and Chief Compliance Officer – Corporate Secretary Directorate

Job Overview

ATR, the world’s leading manufacturer of regional turboprops, is looking for an experienced Head of Ethics & Compliance and Export Control to join the Corporate Secretary Directorate. The role reports to Rahul Domergue and will lead a team of five employees.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain the highest ethics and compliance standards across ATR and its subsidiaries.
• Oversee the management of Export Control, Ethics & Compliance matters, ensuring compliance with national and international laws.
• Develop, initiate, maintain, and revise policies and procedures for the compliance program.
• Collaborate with other directorates (Commercial, Procurement, Program, Finance, etc.) to manage compliance and export control issues.
• Consult with outside counsels on sensitive compliance and export control matters.
• Respond to alleged violations, evaluate or recommend investigative procedures, and conduct them; oversee a uniform handling system for such violations.
• Provide regular reports to the General Counsel, the ATR Ethics & Compliance Committee, and ATR Excom on compliance operations.
• Identify potential compliance vulnerabilities and risks; develop and implement corrective action plans.
• Maintain an effective compliance communication program, promoting a Speak‑up culture and awareness of the Code of Conduct.
• Maintain and strengthen a compliance training program for all ATR staff and managers.
• Analyze information on suppliers for Export Control classification.
• Prepare, apply for, and follow export licenses necessary to support ATR’s commercial objectives.
• Manage relationships with administrations in charge of Export Control and maintain licenses.
• Build and update tools for managing Export Control information and awareness.
• Organize training for ATR staff on Export Control issues.
• Analyze compliance reports submitted by directorates via the compliance IT tool.
• Assess requests regarding sponsorships, donations, gifts, hospitality, conflicts of interest, and business support initiatives.
• Build and maintain relationships with customers, suppliers, stakeholders, and administrations in charge of Ethics & Compliance.
• Develop and update directives and processes linked to Ethics & Compliance.
• Train ATR staff on ethics and compliance matters with an impact on ATR activities.

Qualifications

• Degree in Law/Compliance, Management, or Business Administration.
• At least 7 years of experience in Export Control and/or Ethics & Compliance.
• Strong management experience and demonstrated leadership abilities.
• Solution‑finding mindset, good interpersonal skills, and strong conversational abilities.
• Knowledge and practice of laws and regulations on Export Control, Ethics & Compliance (aeronautical industry is a plus).
• Strong business acumen and pragmatic approach.
• Ability to handle diverse files and matters with strong organisational and priority‑setting skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive compensation package, including profit and success sharing and employee savings plan.
• Work‑life balance with remote working options, six weeks of paid leave, and additional days off for family events.
• Supplementary health and welfare coverage.
• Career development opportunities for skill building.
• Wide choice of development programmes for soft and hard skills.
• Participation in CSE events (ATR family events, Airbus CSE travel and vacation camps).
• Diverse and inclusive workforce with more than 35 nationalities.

Equal Opportunity Statement

ATR is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. All applications are welcomed irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or religious belief. ATR is committed to equal opportunities for all.

Contract and Position Details

• Contract type: Permanent
• Location: France (Class H16)
• Experience level: Professional
• Job family: Leadership