Business Partner Export Control & Sanctions (EMEA) ContiTech (m/f/diverse) - REF96035Z

Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €19.7 billion in 2025 and currently employs around 78,000 people in 54 countries and markets. 

ContiTech is one of the world’s leading material experts for industry applications. The Continental group sector offers its customers reliable, safe and convenient industry and service solutions using a range of materials for off-highway applications, on rails and roads, in the air, under and above the ground, in industrial environments, for the food sector and the furniture industry. With about 20,000 employees (Status as of March 2026) at more than 60 sites globally, and sales of some 6.0 billion euros (2025), the global industrial partner is active with core branches in Asia, Europe and North and South America.

Job Description

We are seeking a knowledgeable and experienced Business Partner Export Control & Sanctions EMEA to act as a trusted interface and advisor for the regions. In this role, you support Export Control Coordinators and the central Export Control Department with complex international topics, contributing your strong local and global export control expertise.

Key Responsibilities:

• Regional interface: Act as the primary point of contact for export control and sanctions topics across the EMEA region and ensure effective communication between regional teams and the Export Control Department.
• Advisory support: Support and advise Export Control Coordinators and internal stakeholders on complex and non‑standard export control and sanctions matters.
• Business partner screening: Support the screening of existing and new business partners with regard to final destination, end‑use and applicable international sanctions lists.
• Product & technology classification: Assist in the classification of products, equipment and technology in line with national and international dual‑use regulations.
• Project support: Advise and support project teams on business activities involving embargoed countries or sensitive customers and suppliers, including products, equipment, software and technology.
• Knowledge sharing: Maintain and share expertise on local and international export control and sanctions regulations within the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Law, Engineering or a related field
• Several years of international experience in import/export, trade compliance and export control
• Proven expertise in export control and sanctions compliance
• Strong analytical skills and a structured, solution‑oriented mindset
• Very good communication and advisory skills
• Fluent English and fluent German skills (written and spoken)
• Additional experience in related areas such as Law or Economics
• Experience in international business projects and escalation or crisis situations
• Knowledge of IT systems related to export control and sanctions

Applications from severely handicapped people are welcome.

Additional Information

The well-being of our employees is important to us. That's why we offer exciting career prospects and support you in achieving a good work-life balance with additional benefits such as:

• Training opportunities
• Mobile and flexible working models
• Sabbaticals

and much more...

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Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging are important to us and make our company strong and successful. We offer equal opportunities to everyone - regardless of age, gender, nationality, cultural background, disability, religion, ideology or sexual orientation.

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