About this role
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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