Introduction to the job

ASML brings together the most creative minds in science and technology to develop lithography machines that are key to producing faster, cheaper, more energy-efficient microchips. We design, develop, integrate, market and service these advanced machines as well as related software products, which enable our customers - the world’s leading chipmakers - to reduce the size and increase the functionality of their microchips, which in turn leads to smaller, more powerful consumer electronics. Our headquarters are in Veldhoven, The Netherlands, and we have 60 office locations across 16 countries and regions worldwide, including main offices in Hwasung, South Korea, Hsinchu, Taiwan, Tokyo, Japan, etc.

For ASML compliance with laws & regulations is essential. The Legal & Compliance department manages the legal compliance programs including the export control program. The job mission of this Manager Export Control is to execute and ensure export control compliance in Asia (with focus on Korea) while proactively supporting ASML and its business partners in the region. The position is based in Hwasung, South Korea, one of the key sites at ASML.

The Manager Export Control will be a member of the Export Control & Sanctions team with colleagues located in the US, Asia and The Netherlands, as well as a member of the broader regional Asia Legal & Compliance team. The position reports to the Asia Head of Export Control & Sanctions and has a dotted line to the Head of Legal & Compliance Asia. This position will contribute to the implementation of the Global Strategy for Sanction & Export Controls and co-develop supporting policies and procedures.

In your role, you will be supported by ASML’s Logistics Service Operations team. They will provide local export (operational) support and assist in maintaining contacts with the local authorities in their local language.

Role and responsibilities

Key aspects of the role include the following:

1. Export Control Compliance

The export control team is responsible for the implementation and maintenance of policies and procedures to safeguard compliance with ASML’s Global Sanctions & Export Control Strategy. This includes managing adherence to these policies and procedures, in order to assure compliance with dual-use export control laws and regulations of the jurisdictions to which ASML with its business dealings are subjected to. This position will work on the following aspects:

• Maintain and improve Internal Compliance Plans in South Korea, including leading annual ICP audit, setting up processes/trainings/communications to satisfy ICP requirements.
  
• Create local processes as needed to streamline cooperation between export controls, local planning and development, and/or local logistics on export control related issues, such as signing of EUS and license applications.
  
• Maintain and improve the Export Control Framework, and set up monitoring systems with focus on Korea, but also provide support for Japan, Taiwan and other Asian countries as needed.
  
• Responsible for export license applications for Korea, ensure timely license reporting and engage with the licensing authorities where and when necessary.
  
• Responsible for working with system administrators to ensure that relevant export licenses for South Korea (and other Asian countries where needed) are properly maintained in our compliance tools, SAP Global Trade Services (GTS) as well as Oracle.
  
• Provide consultation to local stakeholders on export control issues, including but not limited to:
  
  • End-use Statement requirements
    
  • Export control considerations/legal requirements applicable for proposed business transactions/projects.
    
  • Export license requirements.
    
• Stimulate and establish good working relationships at different levels with relevant departments within ASML by giving trainings and participating in departmental meetings that contribute to increasing awareness and compliance.
  
• Perform periodic risk assessments including reviews of the impact of new regulations.
  
• Contribute to periodic reporting on export control topics to senior management.
  
• Monitor regulatory developments and changes in Asia (with focus in South Korea) in order to pro-actively inform and advice the business.
  
• Participate in reviews of export control related incidents.
  

2. Stakeholder Management

In order to be successful key stakeholder management will be important, both externally as well as with the company:

• Together with the team, ensure open and transparent relationships with licensing and other authorities in Japan, Korea and Taiwan. This includes representing ASML in governmental audits.
  
• Build a partnership with ASML’s Planning and Development as well as Supply Chain teams who will support you in the countries with local support and contacts with the local authorities to ensure export (operational) compliance.
  
• Establish a strong relationship with ASML employees to ensure cooperation and assistance in the successful implementation of export control related (initiated)projects.
  

Education and experience

• Preferred master degree in law, tax, business economics
  
• Minimum of 6 years of relevant work experience in Export Controls(Trade compliance/ Global trade / Export / Sanctions) within a multinational corporation.
  
• In-depth knowledge of the export control laws in South Korea required; working knowledge of export control rules in Japan, Taiwan, Singapore a plus
  
• Knowledge and experience with the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR) required
  
• Knowledge and experience in working with SAP GTS and possibly other Export Control tools
  
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary environment and in multicultural teams
  

Skills
Working at the cutting edge of tech, you’ll always have new challenges and new problems to solve – and working together is the only way to do that. You won’t work in a silo. Instead, you’ll be part of a creative, dynamic work environment where you’ll collaborate with supportive colleagues. There is always space for creative and unique points of view. You’ll have the flexibility and trust to choose how best to tackle tasks and solve problems.

To thrive in this job, you’ll need the following skills:

• Very organized and ability to manage and drive discrete projects
  
• Strong drive with a hands-on, structured, accurate and result oriented working style
  
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to motivate and drive others, build relationships and influence other functional areas
  
• Able to cope with a multicultural, dynamic and changing and complex environment
  
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to translate complex business issues into simple problem statements, clear processes and actions
  
• Good time management skills and able to manage towards tight deadlines
  
• Show ownership of issues from start to finalization
  
• Eye for detail
  
• Language skills fluent in English and Korean, both oral and written; Mandarin or Japanese a plus
  

Diversity & Inclusion

ASML is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.

Other information

• Working location : Hwasung Office (석우동 본사)
• Work type : Hybrid

This position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. § 730, et seq.). Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to access such controlled technology prior to beginning work. Business demands may require ASML to proceed with candidates who are immediately eligible to access controlled technology.

Diversity and inclusion

ASML is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.

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