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Global Head Customs & Trade Compliance (CTC)

Basel, Basel-Stadt💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-26 → 2026-09-27

Core

Global strategy, guidelines, and policy design for Customs & Trade Compliance, managing risk, audit, and cross-border trade obligations.

Role type

Senior leadership (Head of Function)

Builds

Global compliance operating model, governance structures, and strategic frameworks for customs and trade.

Domain

International Trade, Supply Chain, Regulatory Compliance

Required skills

Customs & Trade Compliance strategy, Risk management, Audit management, Stakeholder leadership, Regulatory change monitoring, ERP implementation, Vendor strategy, Talent development, Cross-border trade structuring, Dispute resolution

Preferred skills

Big 4 or reputable legal firm background, Data science expertise, Transfer Pricing knowledge, Indirect Tax knowledge

Technologies

SAP

Responsibilities

Develop and roll out global CTC strategy and policies; Ensure adherence to embargoes and trade restrictions; Monitor regulatory changes and define adaptation guidelines; Design process tools and ERP functionality for compliance controls; Establish global governance structure and manage talent development; Identify duty liabilities and propose mitigation actions.

Seniority

Senior, strategic leadership & mentorship

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