Compliance Manager - Legal and Export Control

We are now looking for a

Compliance Manager – Legal and Export Control

to join our team working for a better future.

The location for the position is in Porriño, Spain, but also other locations across Spain can be considered, if the candidate is willing to travel to Porriño at least once per quarter.

What you will be doing

We are looking for a Compliance Manager – Legal and Export Control to join our forward-looking Sales Support team for ensuring quality and speed of response for continued high quality customer service.

As a Compliance Manager – Legal and Export Control , your work will focus on the following responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with trade finance regulations, export controls, embargoes, sanctions screening, KYC, and confidentiality requirements.
• Identify and request projects that require export licenses and stay informed about related regulations.
• Conduct compliance checks related to trade finance transactions, including sanctions and customer due diligence.
• Manage confidential information securely and ensure data privacy in compliance processes.
• Provide in-house advisory support for contract-related compliance questions and consultations.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to resolve compliance issues and share best practices.
• Monitor compliance data and suggest improvements to processes.
• Stay updated on relevant laws and regulations and advise the company accordingly.
• Support compliance training and reporting.
• Lead small projects and assist colleagues as needed.

To be successful in this role, we expect you to have:

• Experience in export control.
• Strong knowledge of trade finance, export controls, sanctions, KYC, confidentiality rules, and contract compliance.
• Ability to communicate complex compliance topics clearly.
• Good stakeholder management and teamwork skills.
• Continuous improvement mindset and willingness to coach others.
• Good written and spoken English language skills.
• Willingness to travel about 20% (mostly virtual meetings).

Why you and us?

We at Wärtsilä believe in empowerment, ownership and taking responsibility of our work. We support each other’s growth and co-creation is the true basis of our innovation. We have courage to see opportunities and take initiative.

We are authentic and honest, and we strongly believe in that by being your own true self you can accomplish so much more. We don’t always get it right the first time, and if mistakes are made, we make sure to learn and grow from them. We want everyone to voice their opinions freely. That is why we have built an environment that empowers you and everyone around you, and where you can feel safe and cared for. Are you eager to be part of this ambition?

We have an amazing team and we are excited about our work and the impact it has on building sustainable societies. We are looking to find a colleague with this shared passion for smart technologies and a sustainable future.

Contact & next steps

We hope to hear from you soon, by submitting your application through our careers portal. We aim to keep you updated on the process throughout.

Welcome to join us in shaping the decarbonisation of marine and energy!

Last application date: 29/04/2026 

At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities. 

Please note that according to Wärtsilä policy, voluntary consent for a security check may be required from candidates being considered for this position, depending on the applicable country.

This is Wärtsilä 

Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 18,300 professionals, in more than 230 locations in 77 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com.