Local Trade Compliance Officer

About the role

ABB is looking for a Local Trade Compliance Officer (LTCO) to support its High Power business in Helsinki and ensure that local operations comply with all applicable trade compliance requirements. The position reports to the SCM Manager and acts as the primary point of contact for trade compliance matters, working closely with local management, the Country Trade Compliance Officer and stakeholders across the organization. It is based in Helsinki, Pitäjänmäki, with a hybrid model of about 50% on-site.

Key responsibilities

• Act as the local point of contact and advisor, giving practical, commercially focused guidance on export control, customs compliance and related requirements.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of ABB's Global Trade Program, including local procedures, guidelines, processes and tools.
• Liaise with relevant government authorities when required.
• Ensure products, software and technology are correctly classified for export control and customs (ECN, ECCN, HS codes, country of origin).
• Support compliance with economic sanctions and screening requirements.
• Develop and deliver trade compliance awareness and training.
• Support the use and development of SAP Global Trade Services (GTS) and other trade compliance tools.
• Support trade reviews and annual self-audits, maintain compliance records and escalate potential violations.
• Evaluate emerging trade compliance risks early and partner with Supply Chain, Sales, Engineering, Product Management, Logistics and other teams.
• Represent the business unit in trade compliance forums at division or country level and support operations in Estonia.

Required profile

• BSc. or MSc. in a relevant field (business, law, supply chain, industrial management, engineering) or equivalent professional experience.
• Fluency in Finnish and English, written and spoken; Finnish is useful for communicating with local authorities.
• Experience or solid knowledge of trade compliance, export control, customs regulations, economic sanctions and product classification.
• Good understanding of end-to-end supply chain, logistics and risk management is an advantage.
• Technical understanding of the products and technologies is an advantage.

Required skills

• Experience with SAP and preferably SAP Global Trade Services (GTS) or other trade compliance screening and classification solutions is an advantage.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in an international, changing regulatory environment.
• Collaboration and communication skills across organizational levels and business areas.

Benefits mentioned include an annual performance bonus, an employee share acquisition program, continuous learning opportunities and wellbeing and family benefits. Applications are open until 23 November 2026.