Senior Manager, Export Control & Sanctions (South & Southeast Asia)

Nxp Semiconductors

Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur

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Role Summary

Responsible for export control and sanctions decisions for South & Southeast Asia.
Acts as regional decision authority, ensuring consistent and compliant application of regulations while enabling business operations in the region.

Key Responsibilities

Regional decision-making

Act as primary decision-maker for export control and sanctions matters in the region
Be accountable for regulatory interpretation and compliance outcomes within the region
Decide routine and complex cases within defined escalation frameworks
Ensure consistent and defensible interpretation of US EAR and other applicable regulations
Ensure decisions are grounded in applicable law, verified facts, and the jurisdictions in which NXP operates

Business support

Act as advisor to regional business teams (Sales, R&D, Operations)
Provide clear and actionable guidance
Balance regulatory risk with business objectives
Ensure the business is trained and enabled to apply export control and sanctions requirements in daily operations

Risk and escalation

Identify and manage regional export control and sanctions risks
Escalate only where required:

cross-regional conflicts
enterprise-level risk or MT exposure
Ensure escalation is structured and decision-ready

Global alignment

Operate within global regulatory governance defined by the Global Head
Ensure alignment with global standards and interpretations
Provide regional input to global frameworks and policies

Stakeholder management

Act as main point of contact for internal stakeholders and regional regulators
Support audits, licensing discussions, and regulatory interactions
Support regional M&A, restructuring, and business transformation initiatives by identifying export control and sanctions implications and ensuring these are addressed in decision-making

Operating Model

Global Head owns regulatory governance, decision-making, and escalation frameworks
You own regional decision-making and business interface
Infrastructure and Operations own processes, controls, and execution environment

Qualifications & Experience

Solid experience in export controls and sanctions in a multinational environment
Strong expertise in US export controls (EAR / BIS) and their application in a global context
Proven ability to operate as a decision-maker in complex and high-risk situations
Demonstrated ability to apply regulations in a structured, law-based way
Understanding of regulatory environments across South & Southeast Asia
Ability to translate regulatory requirements into clear, practical guidance for the business
Strong stakeholder management skills across business and regulatory interfaces
Clear and concise communication

Additional Context

This role is based in Kuala Lumpur and plays a key role in building and strengthening export control and sanctions capabilities in the region.
Occasional regional travel and limited travel for global team meetings is expected.

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Job Type:

Permanent Job

Industry:

Semiconductor Manufacturing

Function:

Export Control And Sanctions

Employment Type:

Full time

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Nxp Semiconductors

Job ID: 150691695

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