Trade Compliance Research And Advisory Analyst

Position: Trade Compliance Research & Advisory AnalystLocation: Hybrid / RemoteReports to: Senior Director of Customs & Trade ComplianceStatus: Exempt

Role Overview

This role sits at the center of smart, defensible trade compliance decisions. The Trade Compliance Research & Advisory Analyst is the person we rely on to dig into tough regulatory questions, translate complex rules into practical guidance, and help our teams and clients move forward with confidence.

You'll be a trusted advisor to operations and leadership-strengthening how we research, document, and apply customs regulations. This position supports existing management and frontline teams by bringing clarity, consistency, and rigor to compliance work.

What You'll Do

Client & Internal Advisory

• Tackle client and internal compliance questions that require real research and judgment.
• Turn dense regulations into clear, usable direction for entry writers, account teams, and customers.
• Join client calls and meetings when compliance insight is needed.

Research & Regulatory Analysis

• Study CBP regulations, rulings, Federal Register notices, and PGA requirements.
• Analyze issues involving valuation, classification, country of origin, admissibility, and documentation.
• Prepare well-written summaries that explain the risk, options, and recommended path.

Operational Support

• Partner with entry writers and customs leadership on non-routine or high-risk matters.
• Support classification reviews, ruling strategies, and corrective actions when questions get complex.

Knowledge Building

• Track regulatory changes and share what matters with the business.
• Help create internal guides, SOP drafts, and client advisories.
• Contribute to compliance updates that keep clients informed and prepared.

Continuous Improvement

• Spot repeat issues and help fix the root cause.
• Support audits, internal reviews, and process improvements that raise the bar.

What We're Looking For

Must Have

• 3–5+ years in customs brokerage, trade compliance, or international logistics
• Solid working knowledge of U.S. Customs regulations
• Proven ability to research an issue and document clear conclusions
• Strong writing and communication skills
• Comfortable working with clients and senior leaders

Nice to Have

• Licensed Customs Broker (LCB)
• Experience with audits, post-entry corrections, or CBP inquiries
• Background in a brokerage or 3PL environment
• Interest in pursuing LCB licensure if not already held

Why This Role Matters

This isn't routine paperwork. It's problem-solving that protects clients, strengthens operations, and builds trust. If you like digging into regulations, explaining what they really mean, and helping people make the right call, you'll thrive here.