Export Compliance Leader — Trade & Customs Specialist

KPMG LLP; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG LLP in San Francisco seeks an Associate or Senior Associate for its Trade and Customs practice to advise clients on export controls and related compliance. You will lead projects, develop programs, and train team members while collaborating across industries.

Ideal candidates bring 1–3 years’ export control experience, JD/LLM preferred, and willingness to travel domestically and internationally. This role requires U.S. work authorization, with no visa sponsorship offered.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Experience with export control and sanctions.
• Ability to analyze transactional data with analytical tools.

Responsibilities

• Meet with clients to provide export compliance advice.
• Lead and manage client projects including classifications, audits, and program development.
• Support market development and thought leadership initiatives with articles.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Verbal communication

Written communication

Data analysis

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree

J.D.

LL.M. in Taxation

MS Taxation (MST)

Tools

None

Job description

KPMG LLP in San Francisco seeks an Associate or Senior Associate for its Trade and Customs practice to advise clients on export controls and related compliance. You will lead projects, develop programs, and train team members while collaborating across industries.

Ideal candidates bring 1–3 years’ export control experience, JD/LLM preferred, and willingness to travel domestically and internationally. This role requires U.S. work authorization, with no visa sponsorship offered.