Global Trade Compliance Leader - Hybrid, Global Impact

Burckhardt Compression (US) Inc.; Winterthur; Hybrid; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Development opportunities

Pension plan

Inclusive culture

Short commute

Job summary

Burckhardt Compression AG in Winterthur is seeking a Global Trade Compliance Manager to lead the development of the company’s trade compliance strategy and ICP framework. The role requires oversight of export controls, sanctions and regulatory requirements across international operations, in collaboration with Legal and senior management.

The candidate will monitor KPIs, drive standardization and digitalization of trade processes, and deliver training to strengthen capabilities across the

Qualifications

• 5–7 years leading Trade Compliance in an industrial environment.
• Extensive knowledge of EU Export Controls, EU Dual-Use Regulation, EU sanctions, EAR.
• Strong understanding of customs, origin, and preferential trade regulations.
• Experience with ICPs, audits, risk assessments, and governance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the global Trade Compliance strategy and framework.
• Ensure compliance with export controls, sanctions, embargoes, and trade regulations.
• Design, implement and govern the Global Internal Compliance Program (ICP).
• Analyze business models and value chains to assess trade compliance implications.
• Review high-risk transactions and coordinate with senior management and Legal.

Skills

Trade compliance

Export controls

GTS (SAP)

English

German

Tools

SAP GTS

AEB

Job description

Burckhardt Compression AG in Winterthur is seeking a Global Trade Compliance Manager to lead the development of the company’s trade compliance strategy and ICP framework. The role requires oversight of export controls, sanctions and regulatory requirements across international operations, in collaboration with Legal and senior management.

The candidate will monitor KPIs, drive standardization and digitalization of trade processes, and deliver training to strengthen capabilities across the