IT - Compliance Engineer

Syensqo is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.

Job overview and responsibilities

Join us at Syensqo, where our IT team is gearing up to enhance its capabilities. We play a crucial role in the group's transformation—accelerating growth, reshaping progress, and creating sustainable shared value. IT team is making operational adjustments to supercharge value across the entire organization.

Here at Syensqo, we're one strong team! Our commitment to accountability drives us as we work hard to deliver value for our customers and stakeholders. In our dynamic and collaborative work environment, we add a touch of enjoyment while staying true to our motto: reinvent progress.

Come be part of our transformation journey and contribute to the change as a future team member.

Syensqo is seeking an experienced IT Compliance Engineer with a strong background in Export Administration Regulations (EAR), International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), dual-use regulations, and the EU's Directive on Security of Network and Information Systems (NIS2). This critical role is responsible for ensuring that our IT systems and processes comply with these complex regulatory frameworks, which are vital to our operations, international trade activities, and cybersecurity posture. The ideal candidate will possess a comprehensive understanding of IT compliance requirements and a proven track record in managing compliance within a technology-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Compliance Strategy Development: Design and implement an IT compliance strategy that addresses requirements under EAR, ITAR, dual-use regulations, and NIS2, ensuring that all IT systems and processes are in full compliance.
2. Risk Assessment and Mitigation: Conduct detailed risk assessments to identify potential compliance risks within IT operations. Develop and execute strategies to mitigate these risks, ensuring the integrity and security of IT systems.
3. Regulatory Compliance Management: Lead efforts to ensure IT systems and processes comply with EAR, ITAR, dual-use regulations, and NIS2. This includes managing export controls, data protection measures, and cybersecurity practices.
4. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with IT, legal, cybersecurity, and business teams to ensure a cohesive approach to compliance. Provide expert guidance on IT compliance matters across the organization.
5. Monitoring, Reporting, and Documentation: Regularly monitor compliance with established policies and procedures. Prepare and submit compliance reports to regulatory bodies as required. Maintain comprehensive documentation of compliance activities, audits, and assessments.
6. Policy Development and Enforcement: Create and maintain up-to-date IT compliance policies and procedures. Ensure that these policies are effectively communicated and enforced across the organization.

Education and experience

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Law, or a related field. Advanced degrees or professional certifications in compliance, cybersecurity, or related areas are highly desirable.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in IT compliance, with specific expertise in EAR, ITAR, dual-use regulations, and NIS2 or similar cybersecurity frameworks.
• Strong understanding of IT systems, network security, and data protection principles.
• Experience with compliance audits, risk assessments, and implementing corrective actions.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities, capable of effectively collaborating with multiple departments and presenting complex compliance issues in a clear and understandable manner.
• Leadership qualities and the ability to drive compliance initiatives within a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Skills and behavioral competencies

• Result orientation, influence & impact
• Empowerment & accountability
• Team spirit, building relationships, collective accountability        
• Strong leadership capability, executing as appropriate in the areas of responsibility
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to explain technology solutions in business terms, establish rapport and persuade others

Language skills

English

What’s in it for the candidate

• Be part of and contribute to a once-in-a-lifetime change journey 
• Join a dynamic team that is going to tackle big bets
• Have fun and work at a high pace

About us

• Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911, we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers, with a diverse, global team of more than 13,000 associates. Our solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and consumer goods, planes, cars, batteries, smart devices and health care applications. Our innovation power enables us to deliver on the ambition of a circular economy and explore breakthrough technologies that advance humanity.
• At Syensqo, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.