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 the 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 related Middle East country 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 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 proficiency is a plus

Benefits

• Flexible working models (mobile work, part-time options, job sharing)
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Diverse and inclusive work environment
• Strategic compliance function with international exposure
• Global network of ECOs across EMEA and worldwide
• Support for internal and external audits in the Middle East
• Hybrid flexibility: balance of office-based work and remote options
• Professional growth opportunities and leadership exposure
• Collaborative and innovative work culture

About the Company

Do you want beneficial technologies shaped by your ideas? Whether in mobility solutions, consumer goods, industrial technology, or energy and building technology, Bosch provides opportunities to improve quality of life worldwide. Welcome to Bosch.