Head Of Export Control & Sanctions Regulatory (F/M)

Job Title

Head Of Export Control & Sanctions Regulatory (f/m)

Location: Toulouse, France.

Program Office: Airbus Export Control Programme Office.

Role Overview

The Head of Export Control & Sanctions Regulatory supports Airbus’s commitment to integrity by ensuring consistent implementation of sanctions and export control regulations and procedures across the company. This role works closely with divisions and subsidiaries, especially for sanctions management and classification strategy, while promoting a strong compliance culture.

Responsibilities

• Managing a team of seven compliance expert managers primarily based in Europe.
• Designing, updating and deploying export control policies related to sanctions and classification, including directives, methods and guidelines to address regulatory changes; overseeing implementation and fostering a consistent, group-wide approach.
• Providing group-wide training on sanctions and classification to exposed populations.
• Managing the Legal Expert Group on sanctions to raise awareness within Airbus Legal & Compliance.
• Reinforcing the existing network across Airbus Commercial, Airspace & Defence, and Airbus Helicopters; providing sanctions regulatory watch and sharing it with subsidiaries and affiliates.
• Advising the business on sanctions, embargoes and diversions, and managing relationships with key stakeholders.
• Co‑leading projects to review processes and tools applicable to the aircraft lifecycle.
• Leading Airbus external engagement and representation for sanctions compliance toward industry and government.
• Providing strategic requirements and governance for the development and operation of automated digital tools, using AI and data structures to optimize screening and classification.

Qualifications

• At least ten years of experience in export control and/or sanctions compliance, with a strong focus on EU and US export control (ideally in aerospace).
• Management experience in a similar role is a plus.
• Strong organisational and communication skills, sound business judgment, and the ability to involve others appropriately.
• Excellent written communication skills in English.
• Strong relationship building, networking, interpersonal and communication skills.
• High degree of credibility, independence, integrity, confidentiality and trust.
• Ability to support business pressure on daily files.
• Fluency in English and French.

Benefits

• Financial rewards: success and profit sharing schemes, employee savings plan, voluntary employee stock purchase plan.
• Work‑life balance: extra days‑off for special occasions, holiday transfer option, staff council activities.
• Health: complementary health insurance coverage and on‑site health services where available.
• Development: unlimited access to over 10,000 e‑learning courses, certifications, expert career paths, accelerated development programmes, and national and international mobility.

Employment Details

Employment type: Permanent.

Job family: Leadership.

Experience level: Professional.

Classification: Classe H15 (France).

Equal Opportunity

Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. No monetary exchange will be requested during the recruitment process.

This job requires an awareness of potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, the foundation for the company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.