Trade Compliance Manager Process Industries Switzerland (80-100%)

ABB Schweiz AG; Aargau; Vor Ort; CHF 130.000 - 190.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

ABB Schweiz AG in Baden (AG) seeks a Trade Compliance Manager for Process Industries Switzerland (80-100%). You will own and improve the Trade Compliance framework for the Local Business Line, ensuring alignment with ABB's Trade Program, export controls, sanctions, and origin rules.

As the LBL's Trade Compliance authority, you will lead a team, develop procedures, and train staff, coordinating with CTCO, TCS, PCE, and logistics to manage regulatory changes and risk mitigation.

Qualifikationen

• Degree in foreign trade or export control with 8+ years of experience.
• Strong knowledge of Swiss/EU/US dual-use and sanctions regulations.
• Experience leading a team in a global project environment.
• Proficiency in SAP and SAP GTS systems.
• Fluent in English; German is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Own and improve the Local Business Line's trade compliance framework.
• Ensure international transactions comply with ABB's Global Trade Program and related regulations.
• Lead and train trade compliance resources in the LBL.
• Coordinate with CTCO, TCS, PCE, declarants, and logistics teams.
• Advise on regulatory changes and risk mitigation in day-to-day operations.

Kenntnisse

Trade compliance

People leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

SAP GTS

Ausbildung

Foreign Trade degree

Tools

SAP

SAP GTS E4H

Jobbeschreibung

Trade Compliance Manager Process Industries Switzerland (80-100%)

Bei ABB unterstützen wir Industrien dabei, effizienter und sauberer zu arbeiten – und jede einzelne Person trägt hier dazu bei. Wir bieten allen Mitarbeitenden die Möglichkeit, Verantwortung zu übernehmen und die eigene Entwicklung aktiv voranzutreiben. Gemeinsam entstehen Lösungen, auf die alle stolz sein können. Wir suchen engagierte Talente, um gemeinsam die Welt voranzutreiben.

In this role, you own the Trade Compliance framework for the Local Business Line (LBL) and are accountable for establishing, implementing, and continuously improving the policies, processes, controls, and governance required to ensure compliant execution of our global business activities. You ensure that all international business transactions, project deliveries, imports, exports, cross-border shipments, and related trade activities are conducted in accordance with ABB's Global Trade Program and applicable customs, export control, sanctions, and origin regulations. As the LBL's Trade Compliance authority, you define and maintain the operational trade compliance framework. You establish clear processes, responsibilities, controls, and escalation mechanisms and ensure effective implementation across all relevant functions. You drive the integration of trade compliance requirements into daily operations and act as the main point for complex compliance matters, regulatory changes, and risk mitigation. You are further responsible for developing, documenting, and maintaining procedures and training programs related to export controls, sanctions, customs, and origin management.

Working model is: #LI-Hybrid

You will be mainly accountable for:

Develop, improve and implement processes of LBL’s customs procedures, origin management, sanction lists screening, dual-use classification and export controls.

Functionally lead trade compliance resources in the LBL.

Lead and oversee Trade Compliance within the Local Business Line (LBL), including the implementation and continuous improvement of ABB’s Trade Compliance Program, internal directives, internal control system, local trade reviews, self-audits, and corrective actions.

Provide expert guidance and training on customs, origin, export control, and sanctions compliance, supporting the LBL, coordinating trade compliance resources and support functions, and maintaining strong alignment with key stakeholders such as CTCO, TCS, PCE, declarants, and logistics teams.

Drive Trade Compliance in day-to-day operations and complex projects, including risk assessments, internal checks, master data and supplier-related compliance requirements, and regular updates to stakeholders on implementation progress and relevant regulatory changes.

Advise and drive all trade compliance matters in LBL’s complex projects to different countries

What we are looking for:

Degree as a Foreign Trade Specialist / Manager or Export Control / Customs Compliance Officer with at least 8 years of experience in a relevant field (Senior Trade Compliance or Legal/Compliance background)

Excellent experience in free trade and preferential origins as well as in trade compliance matters

Solid knowledge in Swiss (GKV), EU and US (EAR) dual-use and sanctions regulations

Experience in an industry with large project businesses in various countries and ability as a people leader and solution-oriented team player

SAP and SAP GTS E4H experiences

Fluent in English, German is a plus

More about us:

Process Industries division delivers complete electrification and automation solutions, industry- specific products and lifecycle services across industries. Understanding and addressing challenges and opportunities take a deep domain knowledge. Engineering and delivering automation solutions from device to monitoring and control make our customers get more out of their investment. Digitalization solutions including collaborative operations and augmented reality help improve plant and enterprise productivity, reduce maintenance and energy costs. Our engineering, project management, services and solutions portfolio covers a wide range of industries - Pulp, Paper & Fiber, Mining, Gearless Mill Drives (GMDs), Hoists, Metals, Growth Industries such as Cement, Food & Beverage, Data Center Automation, High Power Rectifiers, and Batteries.

Bereit, gemeinsam etwas zu bewegen?

This recruitment process is led by Ceren Özen, Talent Acquisition Team Lead, ABB Switzerland.

Die Zukunft wird sauberer und intelligenter durch vielfältige Talente – neugierige, mutige und kreative. Wir schätzen Menschen mit unterschiedlichem persönlichem Hintergrund und Erfahrungen.

• Work location 5400 Baden (AG)
• Workload 100%
• Employment start Immediately
• Employment duration Permanent
• Qualification skilled
• Work experience More than 3 years
• Education Vocational education and training with the Swiss Federal VET Diploma or equivalent
• German Orally : Very good knowledge Written : Very good knowledge
• English Orally : Very good knowledge Written : Very good knowledge
• By online Online form