Senior Export Compliance Specialist

Mettler Toledo; Uster; Hybrid; CHF 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

25 vacation days per year

Free parking and direct access to pub­

Lunches onsite

Employee discounts

Job summary

METTLER TOLEDO is expanding its Export Compliance team at our Swiss headquarters in Nänikon-Greifensee. We are seeking a Senior Specialist Export Compliance to strengthen capabilities, oversee KYC and classification, manage authorizations, and collaborate with global teams to ensure robust compliance across regions.

You will guide internal departments, implement training, and monitor processes to uphold regulatory standards while maintaining operational excellence in export controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in International Trade, Supply Chain, Logistics, Process/Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Proven export compliance background with at least 50% of prior role responsibilities in Export Compliance (not solely Customs).
• 3–7+ years of experience in trade compliance in multinational environments.
• Solid knowledge of import/export regulations, Export Controls and classification regimes.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Execute and enhance KYC checks and maintain relevant databases for compliance across business units.
• Process denied party screenings, obtain clearances, and perform follow-up actions.
• Support product assessments per dual-use regulations and maintain related databases; assist in export classifications.
• Lead export control authorization processes across all business units and maintain audit trails.
• Coordinate with global teams in Switzerland, USA, and China to support regional export compliance operations.
• Guide Sales, Service and Production by conducting case assessments and managing internal authorizations.
• Develop internal monitoring reports to identify risks and drive corrective actions.
• Contribute to training materials and deliver LMS or in-person training sessions.
• Review and improve processes with stakeholders to align with regulatory requirements.

Skills

Communication

English fluency

Team player

Stakeholder management

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in International Trade or related field

Job description

Our Opening and Your Responsibilities

As international trade regulations become increasingly complex and global business operations continue to grow, Export Compliance has taken on an ever more critical role at METTLER TOLEDO. Our global teams in Switzerland, America, and China work closely together to manage export control requirements, conduct due diligence, and implement robust compliance programs to ensure secure and compliant operations worldwide.

To support this ongoing growth and the rising importance of our compliance function, we are expanding our Export Compliance team at our headquarters in Nänikon-Greifensee and are searching for a

Senior Specialist Export Compliance (all genders)

As Senior Specialist Export Compliance you play a key role in strengthening our capabilities, enhancing compliance processes, supporting global and regional initiatives, and maintaining operational excellence in all export-related matters.

In this role, you will be responsible for the following activities:

• Execution and enhancing Know Your Customer (KYC) checks and maintaining corresponding database assuring compliance with global export control and trade regulations across all business units.
• Process denied party screenings, obtain clearances, and execute necessary follow-up actions.
• Support products assessment in accordance with dual-use regulations and maintain the associated database. Manage the approved product list and assist export classification evaluations in collaboration with the relevant experts.
• Take active responsibility for executing export control authorization processes and procedures across all business units, ensuring secure documentation and maintaining comprehensive audit trails.
• Provide active support to regional export compliance operations and coordinate closely with global teams in Switzerland, America, and China to maintain expertise and ensure effective deputyship.
• Provide guidance to internal Sales and Service Departments and Production Organizations by conducting case assessments and overseeing the management of internal authorizations in accordance with applicable legal and regulatory standards.
• Establish and perform internal monitoring utilizing standardized reports to identify potential risks and implement appropriate corrective actions.
• Assist in the development of training materials and conduct training sessions through Learning Management Systems (LMS) or in-person classroom settings.
• Collaborate with colleagues, supervisor and stakeholders across business units to review, update, and improve processes and government program elements in compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

What You Need to Succeed

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in International Trade, Supply Chain, Logistics, Process/Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Proven export compliance background with at least 50% of prior role responsibilities in Export Compliance (not solely Customs).
• 3–7+ years of experience in trade compliance, ideally in multinational industrial, pharmaceutical, or complex regulatory environments.
• Solid knowledge of import/export regulations, Export Controls, HS/ECCN classification, product origin, and sanction regimes (SECO, BIS, US EAR/EU Dual-Use).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with fluency in English.
• Structured and precise work style with the ability to stay calm in high-pressure situations.
• Strong intercultural competence and capable of respectful cross-cultural communication.
• Team player with stakeholder management skills across multiple levels, flexible and willing to travel internationally when required.

Our Offer to You

We offer:

• Flexible working hours (depending on the role), a hybrid work model, and a wide portfolio of training opportunities
• A 40-hour work week with at least 25 vacation days per year, plus 4 to 7 additional days off between bank holidays
• Free parking and direct access to public transport
• Healthy lunches cooked onsite at our own METTLER TOLEDO restaurant, with special prices for employees
• A range of additional attractive benefits, including employee discounts at select area businesses

You can expect challenging, interesting, and varied tasks in an innovative and international environment, with the opportunity to network globally and achieve your career goals.

If you have any question, please do not hesitate to contact our Talent Acquisition Team .