Regulatory Affairs & Compliance Lead — Permits & Approvals

Jill L. Tolentino Customs Brokerage; Manila; On-site; PHP 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Jill L. Tolentino Customs Brokerage in Manila is seeking a Regulatory Affairs and Compliance Specialist to manage regulatory applications, permits, and licensing.

The role ensures full compliance with BOC, PEZA, FDA, DA, and other agencies and supports client documentation and government interactions. The ideal candidate has 2–4 years in regulatory affairs or customs processing, with strong attention to detail and excellent coordination skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Customs Administration, Legal Management, Business Administration, Political Science, or related field.
• Licensed Customs Broker is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Process applications, renewals, amendments, and monitoring of permits, licenses, and accreditations.
• Ensure compliance with requirements of government agencies including: Bureau of Customs (BOC), PEZA, FDA, Department of Agriculture (DA) and other regulatory agencies
• Review and validate completeness and accuracy of regulatory applications and supporting documents.
• Coordinate with clients regarding documentary requirements and compliance obligations.
• Coordinate with government agencies regarding application processing, approvals, renewals, and compliance requirements.
• Monitor validity, expiration, and renewal schedules of client licenses and permits.
• Ensure shipments have valid permits and regulatory clearances prior to customs processing.
• Coordinate with Logistics Coordination Team and Declarant Team regarding shipment-related permit requirements.
• Handle complex regulatory cases, discrepancies, and compliance concerns.
• Monitor processing timelines and elevate delays, risks, and operational concerns.
• Maintain accurate records of permits, licenses, applications, and regulatory monitoring reports.
• Prepare operational and regulatory compliance reports.
• Provide guidance and support to Junior Regulatory and Compliance Affairs Specialists.
• Assist in process improvement and workflow standardization initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures and regulatory standards.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Licensing knowledge

Government processing

Documentation review

Analytical skills

Stakeholder coordination

Attention to detail

Time management

MS Office

Regulatory monitoring

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Customs Administration, Legal Management, Business Administration, Political Science, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Regulatory monitoring systems

Job description

Jill L. Tolentino Customs Brokerage in Manila is seeking a Regulatory Affairs and Compliance Specialist to manage regulatory applications, permits, and licensing.

The role ensures full compliance with BOC, PEZA, FDA, DA, and other agencies and supports client documentation and government interactions. The ideal candidate has 2–4 years in regulatory affairs or customs processing, with strong attention to detail and excellent coordination skills.