Senior Expert ESG & Customs Compliance (m/f/d)

DHL Group – we are the world’s leading logistics provider. Our company connects people and markets and enables global trade. Our strategic goal is to be the first choice for customers, employees, and investors worldwide.

The Global Customs Office (GCO) advises all DHL Group business units worldwide on customs, indirect taxes, and export control regulations. As a central compliance function, GCO develops group-wide standards and monitors their implementation. The team also supports regulatory policy matters, process compliance, and communication with authorities. Join our team – in a key role as:

Senior Expert ESG & Customs Compliance (m/f/d)

Bonn | Full-time | Permanent

Your responsibilities

• Take subject-matter responsibility for Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) as well as export control compliance topics, with a focus on customs-related issues (e.g. CBAM)
• Develop practical policies, standards, and processes to ensure regulatory compliance
• Monitor regulatory developments and assess their impact on business units
• Advise internal stakeholders on technical and strategic questions as well as escalations
• Identify legal risks and derive appropriate mitigation measures
• Contribute to authority inquiries, audits, and cross-functional projects
• Represent DHL Group in industry associations and to authorities, both nationally and internationally, and actively participate in internal expert committees

Your profile

• University degree in law or a comparable qualification
• Several years of professional experience in ESG or export control topics, ideally with basic knowledge of customs law and experience in the logistics industry
• Strong affinity for legal regulations, complex topics, and logistics business models and processes
• Proven experience in implementing and ensuring compliance standards, as well as very strong experience and knowledge in project management
• Excellent analytical and conceptual skills combined with a highly self-driven, structured working style
• Confident appearance, strong communication and presentation skills, and professional stakeholder management in both national and international contexts
• Fluent in German and English; willingness to travel (< 25%)

Your benefits

• Flexibility: We offer up to 3 days/week of flexible remote work, along with flexible working hours without core hours. The arrangements may vary depending on the task and role.
• Well-Being: Fun, team spirit, and health are crucial factors. Therefore, within the company, we offer a wide range of health and preventive care services, an occupational physician and the FC Deutsche Post. Here, employees engage in sports activities together or exchange ideas.
• Family-friendly: The compatibility of family and work has many facets, such as childcare, care for family members, etc. We support this, for example, through kindergarten places as well as the Betreuungs- und Erholungswerk (support and recreation program).
• Mobility: We move not only letters or parcels but also our employees through offerings such as company bicycles, job tickets and possibly company cars.
• Location: The Post Campus brings together people from more than 60 countries. The Post Tower is easily accessible by car, public transportation and bicycle. To facilitate the workday, the campus offers amenities such as parking spaces, post office, café, canteen and more.
• Onboarding: Individual onboarding, training on the job, networking, a dedicated certified program, etc., lay the foundation for a successful start at DHL Group.
• Development opportunities: We offer numerous development opportunities through a comprehensive training landscape, junior talent programs, coaching etc.
• Social commitment: Through global corporate programs, we improve the educational and career opportunities for young people and engage in disaster management at airports. We also contribute to local environmental protection and aid projects initiated by employees on a voluntary basis.
• What else? Company pension plan, social counseling, inclusion consulting, cleaning service, insurance cooperation, corporate discounts, events, sabbaticals and much more!

About DHL Group

Without the commitment, creativity and know-how of our employees worldwide, the success of DHL Group would not be possible. Get to know us and become part of our team.

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For further information, please visit careers.dhl.com. For initial personal contact and any questions, please contact Christian Klenner at [email protected] or 0228-189-51938.

We look forward to receiving your application*.

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*At DHL Group, applications from all individuals are welcome, regardless of age, gender, origin, religion or physical attributes.