Senior Compliance Manager

Responsibilities for this Position

Location: Basel, BS, CH, 4030
Flexible Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Career Level: Professional
Requisition Id: 4183


Since 1967, Jet Aviation has been crafting flight in its smoothest form. From one hangar in Basel, Switzerland, to over 4,500 employees, and some 50 locations worldwide. Aircraft Management, Aircraft Sales, Charter, Completions, Government Services, FBO, Fixed and Rotary Wing Maintenance, and Staffing. Behind every seamless Jet Aviation experience, is a team of dedicated professionals perfecting the art of flight. The artisans of aviation. The craft that brings our customers' journey to life. In the hangar, on the ground, and behind the scenes. Enabling global flight, with passion.

Position Summary

This position plays a key role in partnering with the business to embed international trade and anticorruption requirements into daily operations and transactions-ensuring compliance while supporting global business growth. You'll provide strategic guidance on export/import, sanctions, and anticorruption regulations; develop and implement clear, practical policies; and respond to compliance-related issues as they arise. The role also involves reviewing and approving employee compliance requests, supervising one team member, and supporting Local Compliance Officers. You'll lead employee training on compliance policies, contribute to audits and risk assessments, and help design internal controls to track and enhance the effectiveness of our compliance efforts.

Your role

• Compliance Program Management: Maintain the organization's ongoing relationships with our corporate office regarding international trade and anticorruption compliance programs and policies.
• Export/Import Oversight: Maintain and oversee the company's export and import compliance program, ensuring alignment with applicable laws and regulations.
• Third-Party Compliance: Manage compliance related to sales representatives and consultants, including oversight of commission payments and related controls.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Represent and advance the organization's compliance positions with both internal teams and external partners.
• Management Advisory: Provide guidance to leadership on compliance with applicable laws and regulations to support informed decision-making.
• Audit Coordination & Legal Support: Lead internal audits and control assessments; collaborate with inside and outside counsel on potential noncompliance issues.
• Action Plan Oversight: Create and manage effective action plans responding to audit findings and compliance gaps.
• Training & Education: Design and deliver compliance training programs to keep employees informed and aligned with current regulations.
• Employee Support: Address and resolve compliance-related questions and concerns to foster a clear and confident compliance culture.

What we offer you

• Work in a dynamic environment where your expertise directly impacts global operations
• Collaborate with talented professionals across the world
• Opportunity for growth and leadership in a fast-evolving compliance landscape
• Our events are great! We also have lots of fun together outside of working hours

Your profile

• Bachelor's degree (additional advanced degree preferred)
• 5 years of experience in a compliance officer role or related function covering U.S. (ITAR, EAR, OFAC) and applicable non-U.S. export/import and sanctions matters
• Experience managing anticorruption compliance, particularly around sales representatives and consultants
• Exceptional communication skills - articulate and persuasive in English, both written and verbal
• Highly analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills and ability to spot nuanced risks
• Calm, confident, and composed under pressure
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach

Join us and help shape how we navigate complex challenges with confidence and clarity.


Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at Jet Aviation, where individuals are hired, employed, recognized, and advance based upon their individual skills and abilities and without regard to an individuals race, color, national origin, age, religion, physical or mental disability status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), status as a protected veteran or any status or characteristic protected from employment discrimination under applicable federal, state and local laws (EEO status). This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, promotions, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, and opportunities for training and advancement.

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Jet Aviation has been an industry-leading service provider enabling global flight for over 50 years.