Export Control Officer (ECO)

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with global and national export control laws and internal Bosch policies.
• Act as the local expert for export control and sanctions topics in Middle East.
• Support Bosch entities in Middle East countries in their dealings with customs and export control authorities.
• Monitor and assess changes in Middle East countries' export control legislation and their impact on Bosch operations.
• Coordinate with central ECO teams and escalate red flags or legal uncertainties.
• Review and approve business activities involving dual-use goods, military items, or embargoed destinations.
• Conduct risk assessments and support license applications with Middle East authorities.
• Review and negotiate export control clauses in contracts (e.g. no re-export clauses).
• Organize awareness sessions and trainings for associates.
• Document all export control checks and decisions.

Requirements

• University degree in law, business administration, international trade, or related field
• Several years of experience in export control, foreign trade law, or compliance
• Solid understanding of EU and US export control regulations, Middle East countries foreign trade law, and sanctions regimes
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and collaborative mindset
• Fluent in English (written and spoken)

Preferred Qualifications

• Arabic language skills (optional)

Benefits

• Strategic compliance function with international exposure
• Flexible working models: mobile work, part-time options, job sharing
• Diverse and inclusive work environment
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Strong network of ECOs across EMEA and globally
• Support for internal and external audits
• Career growth and leadership exposure
• Inspiring, people-centric workplace culture

About the Company

With Bosch, you’ll help shape technology that improves quality of life worldwide. Bosch is a leading company in mobility solutions, consumer goods, industrial technology, and energy/building technology, and offers a forward-thinking, values-driven work environment for innovative professionals.