Senior Consultant, Trade Services

FTI Consulting; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 69,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

FTI Consulting is seeking a Senior Trade Services Specialist with 4+ years of hands-on trade compliance experience to support Trade Services engagements in the United States.

The role covers customs, tariff classification, valuation, country of origin, FTZs, and related compliance activities, delivering accurate workpapers and client deliverables while coordinating with brokers and clients.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of hands-on experience in customs, trade compliance, import operations, or related international trade activities.
• Practical knowledge of U.S. customs regulations and trade compliance activities.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and communicate effectively with clients and teams.

Responsibilities

• Execute day-to-day and project-based trade compliance activities per client requirements and regulations.
• Review entries, documents, and data for accuracy and compliance.
• Perform tariff classification, origin, valuation analyses and prepare supporting documentation.
• Execute tariff mitigation, duty drawback and FTZ activities as applicable.
• Manage importer-of-record and import operations tasks; support post-entry processes.
• Prepare workpapers, reconciliations, and audit-ready client deliverables.
• Conduct quality-control reviews and meet service levels and deadlines.
• Provide guidance to less-experienced team members on processes and procedures.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/International Business/Supply Chain/Economics/Finance

Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) or CCS/CES

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Who We Are

FTI Consulting is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation. We work with many of the world’s top multinational corporations, law firms, banks and private equity firms on their most important issues to deliver impact that makes a difference. From resolving disputes, navigating crises, managing risk and optimizing performance, our teams respond rapidly to dynamic and complex situations.

Who We Are

FTI Consulting is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation. We work with many of the world’s top multinational corporations, law firms, banks and private equity firms on their most important issues to deliver impact that makes a difference. From resolving disputes, navigating crises, managing risk and optimizing performance, our teams respond rapidly to dynamic and complex situations. At FTI Consulting, you’ll work side‑by‑side with leaders who have shaped history, helping solve the biggest challenges making headlines today. From day one, you’ll be an integral part of a focused team where you can make a real impact. You’ll be surrounded by an open, collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development and, most importantly, you.

Are you ready to make your impact?

About The Role

FTI Consulting is seeking an experienced Senior Trade Services Specialist with 4+ years of hands‑on trade compliance and international trade experience to support the delivery of Trade Services engagements.

The Senior Trade Services Specialist is a hands‑on trade compliance practitioner responsible for executing client work and delivering accurate, timely, and well‑documented trade compliance services. The role will perform detailed activities across areas such as customs, tariff classification, valuation, country of origin, tariff mitigation, Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZs), duty drawback, import operations, and related compliance requirements.

The successful candidate will work independently on assigned activities, manage multiple priorities, analyze trade data and documentation, prepare workpapers and deliverables, and execute operational activities supporting client trade compliance programs and managed services.

This is an execution-focused role rather than a strategy, advisory, or engagement leadership role. The Senior Trade Services Specialist is expected to perform assigned activities independently, resolve routine issues, and escalated matters requiring additional technical or engagement-level review.

What You’ll Do

• Execute day-to-day and project-based trade compliance activities in accordance with client requirements, FTI methodologies, and applicable laws and regulations
• Review customs entries, import transactions, commercial documentation, broker data, and other trade records for accuracy and compliance
• Perform tariff classification, country‑of‑origin, valuation, tariff, and duty analyses and prepare supporting documentation
• Execute assigned tariff mitigation, duty drawback, and other duty recovery activities
• Execute assigned FTZ activities, including admissions, inventory controls, reconciliations, exports, zone-to-entry transactions, and related compliance activities, as applicable
• Perform importer‑of‑record and import operations activities, including entry review, exception management, and post‑entry processes
• Analyze trade data to identify errors, discrepancies, missing information, and potential compliance issues
• Prepare and maintain workpapers, calculations, reconciliations, audit‑ready files, reports, procedures, and other client deliverables
• Perform recurring compliance reviews and operational activities required under managed services engagements
• Track and resolve routine exceptions and coordinate with clients, customs brokers, logistics providers, and FTI team members as necessary
• Support client implementations and transitions by completing assigned data, documentation, process, and operational activities
• Perform quality‑control reviews and meet established service levels, deadlines, productivity requirements, and quality standards
• Provide technical guidance to less‑experienced team members on established trade compliance processes and procedures

How You’ll Grow

We are committed to investing and supporting you in your professional development and have developed a range of programs focused on fostering leadership, growth, and development opportunities. We aim to promote continuous learning and individual skills development through on‑the‑job learning, self‑guided professional development courses and certifications. You’ll be assigned a dedicated coach to mentor, guide, and support you through regular coaching sessions and serve as an advocate for your professional growth.

As you progress through your career at FTI Consulting, we offer tailored programs for critical professional milestones to ensure you are prepared and empowered to take on your next role.

Basic Qualifications

What You Will Need To Succeed

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, International Business, Supply Chain, Economics, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• 4+ years of hands‑on experience in customs, trade compliance, import operations, or related international trade activities
• Practical knowledge of U.S. customs regulations and experience performing trade compliance activities, including areas such as tariff classification, valuation, country of origin, duty mitigation, FTZs, or customs broker entry review
• Experience reviewing customs entries, import documentation, trade data, and other transactional records, with strong analytical, research, and problem‑solving skills
• Experience preparing accurate workpapers, compliance documentation, client deliverables, and supporting reports
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, work independently, identify and resolve routine issues, and appropriately elevate more complex matters
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with clients, brokers, and internal teams
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
• Willingness to travel up to 15%, as required by client engagements
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis; this position does not provide visa sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) or industry certificate such as CCS, CES, or similar
• Hands‑on FTZ experience
• Experience with Section 301, Section 232, or other tariff mitigation programs
• Experience with customs broker entry review and performance monitoring
• Experience with post‑entry processes, including protests, PSCs, reconciliations, prior disclosures, or other entry corrections
• Experience with trade data analysis, exception reporting, or audit testing
• Experience with ERP/WMS platforms, ACE, broker platforms, HTS/classification tools, or other trade technology
• Experience supporting recurring or managed trade compliance services
• Experience developing or maintaining trade compliance procedures, work instructions, and operational controls
• Experience working with multinational organizations and cross‑functional teams

FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Compensation

Minimum Pay: $69,000

Maximum Pay: $176,000

Compensation Disclosure: The compensation range reflects potential base salary for the role. Actual compensation is determined based on a wide array of relevant factors including market considerations, business needs, and an individual’s location, skills, level of experience, and qualifications.