Senior Export Compliance Specialist

Mettler Toledo Llc; Zürich; Hybrid; CHF 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Training opportunities

Flexible working hours

Job summary

METTLER TOLEDO is expanding its Export Compliance team at its headquarters in Nänikon-Greifensee and seeks a Senior Specialist Export Compliance to strengthen capabilities, support global initiatives, and ensure excellence in export-related matters.

You will execute KYC checks, manage classification and denials, coordinate with teams in Switzerland, America, and China, and provide guidance to Sales, Production, and Service departments while maintaining robust audit trails.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
• Proven export compliance background; at least 50% in Export Compliance.
• 3–7+ years in trade compliance in multinational environments.

Responsibilities

• Execute and enhance KYC checks and maintain compliance databases.
• Process denied party screenings, obtain clearances, and follow-up actions.
• Assess products under dual-use regs and maintain related databases.
• Manage export control authorizations across business units with audit trails.
• Support regional export compliance operations and coordinate with global teams.
• Guide Sales and Service departments on internal authorizations per regs.
• Establish internal monitoring using standardized reports to identify risks.
• Develop training materials and conduct LMS or in-person sessions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to review and improve processes.

Skills

English fluency

Intercultural competence

Stakeholder management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in International Trade, Supply Chain, Logistics, Process/Industrial Engineering, or related field

Tools

Learning Management Systems (LMS)

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 [e-mail].

About Mettler Toledo

METTLER TOLEDO is a global leader in precision instruments and services. We are renowned for innovation and quality across laboratory, process analytics, industrial, product inspection, and retailing applications. Our sales and service network is one of the most extensive in the industry. Our products are sold in more than 140 countries, and we have a direct presence in approximately 40 countries. For more information, please visit www.mt.com.

Equal Opportunity Employment

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We give consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other protected classification. You can find more details in our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy.