Associate/Senior Associate, Trade & Customs

Overview

KPMG is seeking an Associate/Senior Associate to join our Trade and Customs practice. The role involves advising clients on trade compliance matters (import/export), leading client projects, and contributing to market development and thought leadership. The position emphasizes developing your career through formal training and mentoring within a collaborative, diverse team.

Responsibilities

• Meet with and provide advice to clients in a variety of industries on trade compliance matters (import/export)
• Lead and manage client projects including trade compliance audits, reviews, program development and training
• Support market development and thought leadership initiatives including articles
• Research, write, and review advice in export compliance
• Aid in the management, career development and training of team members

Additional Responsibilities for Senior Associate

• Provide leadership to associates and review their work

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of recent direct experience in trade compliance with knowledge of U.S. Customs and Border Protection rules and regulations, the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Code, export compliance (EAR/ITAR), and related areas; experience as an attorney, trade consultant, in-house professional or government official is acceptable
• Bachelor’s degree, J.D., LL.M. in taxation and/or MBA from an accredited institution
• Strong experience with U.S. import/export control regulations and the ability to provide practical advice and solutions
• General export control and sanctions experience, including audits/reviews, voluntary disclosures, classification, and developing a trade compliance framework
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills; ability to analyze transactional data using data and analytics; experience in a leading tax/advisory or trade law firm is preferred
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally
• Authorization to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future

Senior Associate: Additional Qualifications

• Minimum three years of direct experience working on engagements involving import/export compliance
• United States Customs Broker or CUSECO certification preferred