Export Control Officer

Who We Are Helsing is a defence AI company. Our mission is to protect our democracies. We aim to achieve technological leadership so that open societies can continue to make sovereign decisions and control their ethical standards. As democracies, we believe we have a special responsibility to be thoughtful about the development and deployment of powerful technologies like AI. We take this responsibility seriously. We are an ambitious and committed team of engineers, AI specialists and customer‑facing programme managers. We are looking for mission‑driven people to join our European teams – and apply their skills to solve the most complex and impactful problems. We embrace an open and transparent culture that welcomes healthy debates on the use of technology in defence, its benefits, and its ethical implications. The role You will report to the Group Director of Export Control. Ensure the security and assurance of export and customs operations within Helsing Ltd. UK, in order to guarantee compliance with the various export control regulations such as UK Strategic Export Control as well as Customs. Deploy the tools necessary set forth by Helsing Corp. for the automation and accessibility of information and provide support for the integration of regulatory requirements into business processes. Coordination and interface with Group Export Control policies and Procedures. Technical control and authority to issue instructions in Export Control Operations for Helsing UK in line with the Group Export Control Internal Control Program. Transformation of the KPIs (related to Helsing) and instructions of the strategy and tactics set forth by the Director of Export Control into operational packages of measures. Provide the necessary support for the integration of local (legal entity) Export Control requirements into project‑related business processes. Design, create and implement Customs procedures and Instructions for Helsing UK. The day‑to‑day Address issues and non‑compliances with Export Control and Customs regulations/processes to Group Export Control. Identify and assess Export Control and Customs risks of Helsing UK and its dependent subsidiaries. Anticipate and manage export authorisations and customs permits (if necessary, if applicable) and be the direct interface with the Authorities (for UK). Responsible for the creation of UK‑specific requirements and specifications (IT and NON‑IT). Responsible for the maintenance of the export control intranet including its further development specifically for the UK and develop a customs knowledge centre for Helsing UK. Responsibility and / or cooperation for very complex programs and projects (complexity can be based on product, supply chain, countries involved, export control regulations) for the UK. Responsible for transforming UK Sanctions and Embargo Regulations to operational needs for Helsing Ltd. Classification of Items pursuant to the Strategic Export Control Act. Commodity Code Determinations pursuant to UK Customs Laws and Regulations. Building a UK Customs centre of Competence. Responsible for Export and Import as well as for any reporting pursuant to UK laws and regulations. You should apply if you Have experience in Business Administration, Legal or Export Control and Customs Function for more than 4 years. Possess a proven track record and success story in mastering Trade Compliance for a legal entity. Are willing to work in a dynamic environment. Have exceptional knowledge of UK Export Control and Customs regulations and operations. First experience with US Re‑Export Laws and Regulations such as EAR or ITAR. This job requires knowledge of potential compliance risks and a commitment to acting with integrity, as the foundation of the company's success. Note: We operate in an industry where women, as well as other minority groups, are systematically under‑represented. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all the listed qualifications; ability and impact cannot be summarised in a few bullet points. Join Helsing and work with world‑leading experts in their fields Helsing’s work is important. You’ll be directly contributing to the protection of democratic countries while balancing both ethical and geopolitical concerns. The work is unique. We operate in a domain that has highly unusual technical requirements and constraints, and where robustness, safety, and ethical considerations are vital. You will face unique Engineering and AI challenges that make a meaningful impact in the world. Our work frequently takes us right up to the state‑of‑the‑art in technical innovation, be it reinforcement learning, distributed systems, generative AI, or deployment infrastructure. The defence industry is entering the most exciting phase of the technological development curve. Advances in our field of world are not incremental: Helsing is part of, and often leading, historic leaps forward. In our domain, success is a matter of order‑of‑magnitudear improvements and novel capabilities. This means we take bets, aim high, and focus on big opportunities. Despite being a relatively young company, Helsing has already been selected for multiple significant government contracts. We actively encourage healthy, proactive, and diverse debate internally about what we do and how we choose to do it. Teams and individual engineers are trusted (and encouraged) to practise responsible autonomy and critical thinking, and to focus on outcomes, not conformity. At Helsing you will have a say in how we (and you) work, the opportunity to engage on what does and doesn’t work, and to take ownership of aspects of our culture that you care deeply about. What We Offer A focus on outcomes, not time‑tracking. Competitive compensation and stock options. Relocation support. Social and education allowances. Regular company events and all‑hands to bring together employees as one team across Europe. Helsing is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability or gender identity. Please do not submit personal data revealing racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious or philosophical beliefs, trade union membership, data concerning your health, or data concerning your sexual orientation. Helsing's Candidate Privacy and Confidentiality Regime can be found here. #J-18808-Ljbffr