Senior Trade Compliance Specialist

FTI Consulting

Washington (District of Columbia)

On-site

USD 69,000 - 176,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

FTI Consulting is seeking an experienced Senior Trade Services Specialist to support the delivery of Trade Services engagements with 4+ years of hands-on trade compliance and international trade experience. The role involves executing client work across customs, tariff classification, valuation, and FTZ activities, delivering accurate, timely workpapers and deliverables.

The successful candidate will perform daily operations, manage multiple priorities, and coordinate with brokers and clients

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business, International Business, Supply Chain, Economics, Finance, or a related field
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 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

Responsibilities

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