Director, National Security & Trade Controls

Alvarez & Marsal; New York (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm delivering hands-on risk and compliance services, including national-security and export controls. You will lead assessments, develop robust compliance programs, and collaborate with senior clients to drive effective controls across diverse regulatory regimes.

The role emphasizes independent thinking, rigorous research, and clear, persuasive reporting, with opportunities to influence outcomes and advance within a dynamic, high-impact practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required. Advanced Degree strongly preferred.
• Excellent research and writing capabilities required.
• Proficient in using office productivity and collaboration tools (e.g., MS Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Sharepoint, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Leading assessments of clients’ trade and technology controls compliance posture, including compliance with international and non-U.S. regimes.
• Leading audits, assessments, and enhancement of clients’ international trade, technology security, and foreign investment review risk and compliance posture.
• Independently interfacing with clients and delivering high-quality work products, including compliance programs, policies, procedures, assessments, and reports.
• Building industry-recognized subject matter expertise in national security, international trade, and foreign investment review areas.
• Leading in development of collateral, thought leadership, marketing, and other market-facing projects.
• Working on and leading internal projects and initiatives.

Skills

Research & writing

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Advanced Degree

Tools

MS Teams

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Project

SharePoint

Job description

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm delivering hands-on risk and compliance services, including national-security and export controls. You will lead assessments, develop robust compliance programs, and collaborate with senior clients to drive effective controls across diverse regulatory regimes.

The role emphasizes independent thinking, rigorous research, and clear, persuasive reporting, with opportunities to influence outcomes and advance within a dynamic, high-impact practice.