Manager, Trade Policy & Compliance

clearBorder; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing consulting firm based in Greater London is seeking an experienced consultant to lead trade advisory projects. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years in consulting and detailed knowledge of customs and trade policies. This full-time role offers a competitive salary between £45k to £65k and benefits, including hybrid working and development opportunities within a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

Equity / options

Healthcare benefits

Pension benefits

Flexible arrangements

Maternity / paternity benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in consulting.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in international trade management.
• Detailed knowledge of customs, trade controls, and policy.
• Strong project management skills.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Strong client relationship management.
• Pragmatic and commercially focused approach.
• Excellent IT skills (slides, spreadsheets, webinars, social media).

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead trade advisory projects.
• Advise clients on export controls and customs.
• Deliver advice and training on trade operations.
• Build trusted relationships with clients.
• Maintain understanding of international trade developments.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Contribute to thought leadership and insights.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Written communication skills

Verbal communication skills

IT / online skills

Education

Qualifications in trade compliance or customs

Job description

Summary

Play a key role in a growing business at the heart of changing international trade.

clearBorder helps clients to optimise cross-border supply chains and overcome the challenges of international trade.

You will join a team of experts covering all aspects of import and export processes.

We offer a dynamic environment with extensive opportunities to grow, expand your skills and share in the success of a young, entrepreneurial and ambitious business.

You will bring experience of consulting, with detailed knowledge of customs, export controls, policy and associated trade disciplines.

Responsibilities

You will work closely with our Directors to build relationships, manage projects and support clients across a variety of sectors and geographies.

Your primary responsibilities will be to

• Manage and lead trade advisory projects
• Advise clients on export controls, customs and evolving trade policy
• Deliver advice, audits & training on trade & supply chain operations
• Build trusted, long-term relationships with clients and partners
• Maintain understanding of international trade developments
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities
• Contribute to thought leadership, insights and commentary

Qualifications and Skills

We are looking for intelligence, experience, interest and initiative.

Essential

• Min 5+ years of experience in consulting
• Min 7+ years of experience of international trade management
• Detailed knowledge of customs, trade controls and policy
• Strong project management skills
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills
• Strong client relationship management skills
• Pragmatic and commercially focused approach
• Excellent IT / online skills (slides, spreadsheets, webinars, social media)

Desirable

• Qualifications in trade compliance or customs
• Experience with UK, US ITAR / EAR and other trade control regimes
• Experience with customs processes, duty management, tariff modelling
• Familiarity with EU, US, APAC or other markets

What We Offer

• Full-time role
• Extensive responsibility and development opportunities
• Dynamic, professional working environment
• Exposure to a wide range of clients / sectors
• Growing company, lively and sociable team

Salary and Benefits

• £45k-£65k, depending on experience
• Equity / options, depending on experience
• Healthcare and pension benefits
• Hybrid working (London HQ, on-site and at home)
• Flexible arrangements and culture
• Maternity / paternity benefits

If you want to apply

We would love to hear from you. Please send a CV and covering letter to [e-mail]