Director, Global Trade Security & Compliance

Alvarez & Marsal; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Alvarez & Marsal Houston is seeking a national security risk analyst to lead projects that identify, assess, and mitigate regulatory and data‑security risks for clients. You will drive engagements on trade controls, technology security, and related compliance programs, collaborating with senior leaders to deliver high‑impact outcomes.

The role requires strong research, writing, and regulatory knowledge, with hands‑on experience in international trade compliance and program leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Advanced Degree strongly preferred.
• Experience as a compliance or national security professional and program leader.
• Demonstrated expertise in international trade compliance.
• Excellent research and writing capabilities; able to produce polished work.
• Proficient with MS Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, SharePoint.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects independently or with a team on U.S. international trade and technology security controls.
• Assess clients’ trade/compliance posture and regulatory regimes (ITAR, EAR, and others).
• Audit and enhance international trade, technology security, and investment controls risk.
• Develop engagement approaches and project plans with leadership.
• Interface with clients and deliver high-quality compliance programs and reports.
• Build SME expertise in national security and foreign investment review areas.
• Design adaptive risk mitigation and information security solutions.
• Help clients navigate government security and data requirements.
• Develop collateral, thought leadership, and market-facing materials.
• Contribute to internal projects and initiatives.

Skills

Research skills

Writing skills

Analytical thinking

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Advanced Degree preferred

Tools

MS Teams

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Project

SharePoint

Job description

Alvarez & Marsal Houston is seeking a national security risk analyst to lead projects that identify, assess, and mitigate regulatory and data‑security risks for clients. You will drive engagements on trade controls, technology security, and related compliance programs, collaborating with senior leaders to deliver high‑impact outcomes.

The role requires strong research, writing, and regulatory knowledge, with hands‑on experience in international trade compliance and program leadership.