Consultant / Senior Consultant, Tax & Trade Policy Group

Deloitte LLP; Isle of Man, Daliburgh, City of Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm is seeking a motivated individual to join its trade policy team in the UK. This analytical role focuses on international trade policy, requiring expertise in geopolitical issues and strong communication skills. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement and the chance to develop impactful trade policy insights for clients.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in policy research and analysis at a high level.
• Understanding of major international political issues and their intersection with trade policy.
• Excellent communication skills for reports and presentations.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain expertise in international trade policy.
• Understand UK, US and EU political landscapes and their trade implications.
• Provide thought leadership and analysis in trade policy.
• Draft responses to public consultations on trade policy.
• Create presentations for conferences and client engagements.
• Collaborate with Deloitte teams to ensure accessibility of trade policy expertise.
• Support Partners and Directors in stakeholder interactions.

Skills

Policy research and analysis

Understanding of international political issues

Written and verbal communication

Presentation skills

Proactive and self-starter

Job description

Locations

Aberdeen, Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, Cambridge, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Gatwick, Glasgow, Guernsey, Ipswich, Isle of Man, Jersey, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Manchester, Milton Keynes, Newcastle, Nottingham, Port Talbot, Reading, Southampton, St Albans

Job Overview

Deloitte's Tax & Trade Policy Group is seeking a motivated and analytical individual to join its dynamic trade policy team. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop and apply expertise in international trade policy, enabling Deloitte to better support clients in an increasingly complex global policy landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain deep expertise in international trade policy, including key UK trade corridors, trade agreements, global tariffs, the UK‑EU post‑Brexit relationship and other policy developments with an international economic dimension, interpreting their implications for businesses.
• Maintain a keen understanding of UK, US and EU political landscapes and their impact on trade and tax policy, interpreting the nuances of geopolitical developments.
• Author impactful thought‑leadership articles and analysis pieces, deliver webinars and contribute to surveys, helping to build eminence for trade and tax policy.
• Draft detailed and analytical responses to public consultations on trade policy matters and support wider initiatives in working with government departments.
• Prepare compelling presentations and support the delivery of conferences, workshops and other engagements with clients, translating complex trade policy developments into actionable insights.
• Foster strong relationships and collaborate effectively with other Deloitte teams to ensure trade policy expertise is highly accessible to our practice.
• Provide comprehensive support to Partners and Directors in their engagements and stakeholder interactions; and contribute to the wider objectives of the Tax & Trade Policy Group, including on the UK Budget and significant policy developments in other areas.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in policy research and analysis at a high level.
• Understanding of the major international political and geopolitical issues of the day, particularly in how they intersect with trade policy and the international business environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and an ability to prepare clear, concise and persuasive reports, presentations, and thought leadership.
• A proactive, self‑starter mentality with the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.

Additional Information

Personal independence constraints apply in accordance with audit regulations. Certain colleagues are subject to restrictions on financial interests and employment relationships.

Hybrid working is encouraged; the role is based in one of our UK offices with flexible arrangements.