Head of Trade Compliance

• Lead and further develop the Group-wide Trade Compliance Management System (TCMS): Assume responsibility for defining, implementing, monitoring, and continuously improving the group-wide Trade Compliance governance framework, including policies, procedures, controls, and reporting structures.\n\t
• Lead the Trade Compliance organization: Manage and further develop the global Trade Compliance organization and oversee the integration of the MMF Division Trade Compliance organization into the Rieter Group Trade Compliance structure. Provide functional leadership and support to the international Trade Compliance network.\n\t
• Ensure export control and sanctions compliance: Ensure compliance with applicable national and international export control, foreign trade, and sanctions regulations, particularly those of Switzerland, the European Union, and the United States, including export classification, license management, embargo screening, and sanctions screening activities.\n\t
• Risk management and compliance due diligence: Develop, implement, and enhance risk-based review and monitoring processes for business transactions, business partners, markets, and projects. Identify, assess, and mitigate Trade Compliance risks.\n\t
• Advise management and business functions: Serve as a trusted advisor to executive management, senior leadership, and business and support functions on all matters relating to trade compliance, export controls, sanctions compliance, and relevant regulatory and geopolitical developments.\n\t
• Drive process and digital solution improvements: Optimize and standardize global Trade Compliance processes and lead the implementation and enhancement of supporting IT systems and screening solutions to ensure efficient and effective compliance controls.\n\t
• Training and compliance culture: Develop and deliver training programs and promote a sustainable culture of compliance throughout the Rieter Group.\n\t
• Collaboration with authorities and external stakeholders: Establish and maintain relationships with relevant government authorities, customs and export control agencies, logistics providers, industry associations, and external legal counsel.\n\t
• Monitor regulatory developments: Continuously monitor and analyze global developments in export controls, sanctions, and international trade law, and develop and implement appropriate measures for the Rieter Group.\n\t
• Audits, investigations, and reporting: Plan and support internal and external audits, conduct investigations into potential Trade Compliance violations, and regularly report to management on risks, key developments, and significant compliance matters.\n

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law, Business Administration, International Trade, Logistics, or a related field. Equivalent qualifications combined with relevant professional experience will also be considered.\n\t
• Several years of professional experience in Trade Compliance, export controls, international trade law, or a comparable compliance function, preferably within an international industrial or manufacturing company.\n\t
• In-depth knowledge of national and international export control, trade, and sanctions regulations, particularly those of Switzerland, the European Union, and the United States (e.g., EAR, ITAR, OFAC).\n\t
• Proven experience in developing, implementing, and enhancing Trade Compliance Management Systems, as well as designing effective compliance processes and internal control frameworks.\n\t
• Ability to assess complex legal and regulatory matters in a pragmatic, risk-based, and solution-oriented manner.\n\t
• Strong advisory skills, with the ability to serve as a trusted business partner to management and functional stakeholders on strategic and operational matters\n\t
• Proactive, self-driven, and business-oriented mindset with a hands-on approach.\n\t
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in German and English; additional language skills are considered an asset.\n\t
• Experience with ERP systems, particularly SAP, and preferably with Trade Compliance and export control solutions such as SAP GTS, AEB, or comparable systems.\n\t
• Knowledge of customs regulations, preferential trade agreements, rules of origin, and supply chain compliance is advantageous.\n

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Since 2026, the Swiss Rieter Group has been operating its man-made fibers business as subsidiary under the traditional name Barmag. This includes the established product brands Barmag and Neumag. As a future-oriented company, the research and development of Barmag is driven by energy-efficiency and sustainable technologies (e-save). Barmag is one of the leading providers of manmade fibers filament spinning systems, texturing machines, BCF systems, staple fibers systems and solutions for the production of nonwovens. Together with its range of polycondensation and extrusion systems and their key components, Barmag caters to the entire manufacturing process - from the monomer all the way through to the textured yarn - and supports it with customer-oriented engineering services. The product portfolio is rounded off with automation and digital solutions. In addition, Barmag offers high-precision gear metering pumps for the textile industry and other sectors, including the automotive, chemical and paint industries. \n\n

The main markets for the Barmag product portfolio are in Asia, particularly in China, India, Türkiye and the USA. Worldwide, Barmag - with round about 2,500 employees - has a presence in 120 countries with production, sales and distribution and service organizations. At the Research and Development centers in Remscheid, Neumünster (Germany), and Suzhou (China), highly qualified engineers, technologists and technicians develop innovative and technologically leading products for tomorrow’s world. \n\n