Head of Illicit Trade Prevention

CMS; London; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in brand protection is looking for a Head of Illicit Trade Prevention to safeguard the company from legal and reputational risks. The role involves implementing strategies against illicit trade and engaging with law enforcement agencies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in brand protection and law enforcement engagement. An excellent compensation package, including bonuses and benefits, is offered.

Qualifications

• Strong background in brand protection, investigations, or law enforcement.
• Deep understanding of illegal trade and financial crimes.
• Ability to develop and execute anti-illicit trade programs involving risk assessment.

Responsibilities

• Implement and execute ITP strategies to combat illicit trade.
• Manage investigations and enforcement projects.
• Engage with law enforcement to build public-private partnerships.

Skills

Brand protection

Investigations

Law enforcement engagement

Stakeholder relationship management

Project management

Effective communication

Job description

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Head of Illicit Trade Prevention, London

Client: CMS

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 70d41bd169cf

Job Views: 9

Posted: 12.08.2025

Expiry Date: 26.09.2025

Job Description:

Head of Illicit Trade Prevention (ITP) – based either in Czech Republic or Slovakia, with an excellent package including bonus and benefits.

The Role: Join this global leader to safeguard the company from legal and reputational risks by ensuring genuine products are not diverted into illicit channels, protecting brands against counterfeiting, supporting the market against lost revenue from illicit trade, and positioning the company as a credible partner for law enforcement and government authorities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement and execute ITP strategies aligned with local and regional objectives to combat illicit trade, focusing on defending business and product integrity.
• Manage investigations and enforcement projects, gather intelligence on illicit activities, and build evidence for enforcement and policy engagement.
• Design and execute investigation and enforcement strategies in compliance with standards.
• Coordinate activities across ITP centers of expertise, including forensics, supply chain integrity, and policy crafting, ensuring effective response and support to management and departments.
• Engage with law enforcement, NGOs, and IGOs to build public-private partnerships, conduct capability building, and support law enforcement efforts.
• Promote regulatory frameworks to enhance enforcement and deterrence, supporting broader external affairs objectives.

The Person:

• Strong background in brand protection, investigations, or law enforcement.
• Deep understanding of illegal trade and financial crimes; experience with law enforcement engagement is critical.
• Knowledge of pharmaceuticals, tobacco, and nicotine industry operations is preferred.
• Ability to develop and execute anti-illicit trade programs involving risk assessment and intelligence gathering.
• Excellent stakeholder relationship management skills.
• Effective communication skills for engaging diverse audiences, including senior management and external entities.
• Strong project management skills for handling sensitive investigations.
• High ethical standards and integrity.
• Fluent in English and local languages.

This job is active and accepting applications.