General information

Entity

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.

Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's ""World's Best Companies 2025"" ranking.
  

Reference number

2026-185350  

Job details

Domain

Performance and Support

Job field / Job profile

Trade compliance and risks - Trade compliance

Job title

China Country Compliance Correspondent and Export Control Officer M/F

Employment type

Fixed Term contract

Contract period

3 years

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

Compliance Correspondent
Anti-Corruption & Third Party Validation
Third Party Validation
• Implement and monitor supplier selection and follow-up processes in line with compliance requirements.
• Assess third parties (suppliers, service providers, partners) using the due diligence tools implemented by the Group.
• Participate in drafting and validating supplier contracts, ensuring the inclusion of compliance clauses.
• Support procurement teams in identifying and managing risks related to supplier relationships.
Risk Mapping:
• Establish and maintain the corruption risk mapping for your scope.
Training:
• Lead awareness-raising and training initiatives related to corruption prevention.
Coordinator Role for Compliance Correspondents in the Geographic Area:
• Act as a coordinator within your geographic area and ensure collaboration with other Compliance Correspondents from the Group's entities.
Vigilance Duty Scope
• Support the Vigilance & Human Rights Referent of the Tier 1 company in managing:
• The deployment of Safran's compliance program for Vigilance Duty through the operational implementation of related procedures, risk mapping, and follow-up of action plans associated with Vigilance Duty & Human Rights risks.
• Contribute to promoting the Vigilance program within your scope, in particular by deploying Group training within Chinese entities, and be proactive in suggesting improvements to better manage and monitor the implementation of the compliance framework.

Trade Compliance
Operational
• Deploy, tailor and maintain, within the Chinese perimeter, the Group's export control and sanctions policy, ensuring its alignment with Chinese regulations (Export Control Law of the PRC, Customs Law, MOFCOM dual-use catalogues, list-based controls).
• Prepare and file export, re-export and transfer license applications with the competent Chinese authorities (MOFCOM, GACC).
• Perform list screening (Unreliable Entity List, Export Control List, Chinese sanctions lists, OFAC SDN, BIS Entity List, EU consolidated list, UK OFSI, UN sanctions) on customers, suppliers, partners and ultimate beneficial owners.
• Assess diversion risk, unauthorized re-export risk and risks of military or proliferation end-use, and formalize enhanced due diligence measures (End-User Statements, End-Use Certificates, post-shipment verifications).
Relationship with Chinese authorities
• Represent the subsidiary and the Group before the competent Chinese authorities in matters of export control and customs compliance: Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM), General Administration of Customs (GACC).
• Prepare, lead and document technical exchanges with the authorities during inspections, audits, information requests or enforcement proceedings; ensure documentary traceability of positions taken.

But what else? (advantages, specificities, etc.)

• Anticipate developments in Chinese regulation by maintaining monitoring of official publications (MOFCOM Bulletins, State Council) and practical guidance from authorities.
• Participate, where relevant, in public consultations launched by Chinese authorities and in sector-wide initiatives.
Internal advisory
• Provide deep technical and legal expertise on the entire Chinese export control framework : Export Control Law of the PRC, Regulations on Export Control of Dual-Use Items (in force since 1 December 2024), Customs Law, Foreign Trade Law, Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law.
• Analyze & summaries operational impact of Chinese countermeasures (Unreliable Entity List, blocking statute, restrictions on rare earths) on the Group's activities in and with China.
• Draft internal procedures, work instructions and decision matrices tailored to the Chinese context, consistent with the Group's body of standards
• Design and roll out the Export Control training program in China (in-person sessions, e-learning, targeted workshops) for exposed functions: sales, after-sales, engineering, procurement, logistics, customs, finance.
• Lead the annual plan of internal controls and compliance audits on Export Control matters for the Chinese subsidiary; track corrective action plans and their closure

Candidate skills & requirements

Nationality
• Chinese national

Language:
• Chinese is mandatory
• Excellent level in written and spoken for English
• French is a plus

Qualifications
Education
• Bachelor's degree in International Trade, Business Administration, Law, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Master's degree or professional certifications are considered an advantage
Experience
• 5+ years of experience in trade compliance, export control, customs compliance, or international trade.
• Experience in aerospace, defense, high-tech manufacturing, or multinational companies preferred.
• Practical experience managing export licensing, product classification, and sanctions compliance.
Technical Knowledge
• Strong knowledge of:
o Export Administration Regulations (EAR)
o International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)
o Economic sanctions and embargo regulations
o Customs and international trade regulations
o Product classification systems (ECCN, HS Code, etc.)
o Export licensing processes
o Technology transfer controls
Competencies
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• High attention to detail and compliance mindset.
• Ability to interpret complex regulations and apply them to business operations.
• Project management and process improvement skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a multicultural environment.
Preferred Certifications
• Certified Export Compliance Professional (CECP)
• Export Compliance Training Institute (ECTI) Certification
• Customs Compliance Certification
• International Trade Compliance qualifications
Additional Requirements for Aerospace Companies
• Knowledge of dual-use goods and technologies.
• Familiarity with government licensing authorities and regulatory agencies.
• Ability to work with engineering, supply chain, program management, and government stakeholders.

Job location

Job location

Asia, China

City (-ies)

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum experience level required

More than 8 years

Requesting party

Number of position(s)

1