Senior Export Compliance Specialist

Strengthening Global Export Compliance Capabilities

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.

Your Responsibilities

In this role, you will play a key part in strengthening our capabilities, enhancing compliance processes, supporting global and regional initiatives, and maintaining operational excellence in all export-related matters. Your primary activities will include:

• Executing and enhancing Know Your Customer (KYC) checks and maintaining the corresponding database to assure compliance with global export control and trade regulations across all business units.
• Processing denied party screenings, obtaining clearances, and executing necessary follow-up actions.
• Supporting product assessments in accordance with dual-use regulations, maintaining the associated database, managing the approved product list, and assisting with export classification evaluations in collaboration with relevant experts.
• Taking active responsibility for executing export control authorization processes and procedures across all business units, ensuring secure documentation and maintaining comprehensive audit trails.
• Providing active support to regional export compliance operations and coordinating closely with global teams in Switzerland, America, and China to maintain expertise and ensure effective deputyship.
• Guiding 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.
• Establishing and performing internal monitoring utilizing standardized reports to identify potential risks and implement appropriate corrective actions.
• Assisting in the development of training materials and conducting training sessions through Learning Management Systems (LMS) or in-person classroom settings.
• Collaborating with colleagues, supervisors, and stakeholders across business units to review, update, and improve processes and government program elements in compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications and Skills

To succeed in this position, you should possess the following qualifications and skills:

• A Bachelor's degree or equivalent in International Trade, Supply Chain, Logistics, Process/Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• A 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.
• A structured and precise work style with the ability to stay calm in high-pressure situations.
• Strong intercultural competence and the capability for respectful cross-cultural communication.
• Team player with stakeholder management skills across multiple levels, flexible and willing to travel internationally when required.

Our Offer

We provide a supportive and innovative environment with the following benefits:

• 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.

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.

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. For those who prioritize precision, Mettler Toledo is precisely where you belong.