Global Trade Compliance Manager

Lead and continuously develop the company's global Trade Compliance strategy and framework in alignment with business objectives and international trade requirements. Ensure compliance with global export control, sanctions, embargo, and other trade-related regulations, protecting the company and its leadership from compliance risks. Design, implement, and govern the global Internal Compliance Program (ICP) to identify, mitigate, and monitor trade compliance risks. Analyze business models, value chains, and operating structures to assess trade compliance implications and establish policies, rules, and guidelines. Review high-risk business transactions and coordinate escalation processes with senior management and Legal where required. Manage global compliance audits, regulatory inspections, reviews, and follow-up actions to ensure ongoing adherence to legal requirements. Define and monitor Trade Compliance KPIs, reporting structures, and dashboards to provide transparency and support management decision-making. Act as Global Process Owner (GPO) for Trade Compliance processes, driving standardization, digitalization, automation, and effective trade compliance data management. Review contracts, documentation, and internal policies while advising stakeholders on mitigating foreign trade risks during project and order execution. Develop and deliver global training programs to strengthen Trade Compliance capabilities across the organization.

Burckhardt Compression creates leading compression solutions for a sustainable energy future and the long-term success of its customers. The Group is the only global manufacturer that covers a full range of reciprocating compressor technologies and services. Since 1844, its passionate, customer-oriented and solution-driven workforce has set the benchmark in the gas compression industry.

• Proven record of 5-7 years in leading Trade Compliance in an industrial environment with a strong focus on export business

• Comprehensive expertise in international trade compliance regulations including EU Export Controls, EU Dual-Use Regulation, EU Sanctions, U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR), etc.

• Strong knowledge of customs, origin, and preferential trade regulations

• Extensive experience in Internal Compliance Programs (ICP), audit management, risk assessment, and the implementation of effective trade compliance governance frameworks

• SAP (GTS) or other platforms know how (like AEB) and experience

• Proficient in English, fluent in German