Senior Export Compliance Specialist - Global Trade & KYC

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

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.