Senior Trade Advisor

Alba•Valley Stream, NY

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Trade Advisor delivers specialized trade compliance and customs advisory services to clients across industries and supply chains. Reporting to the Trade Services Director, the role independently executes assigned client projects and provides technical expertise in areas such as classification and product compliance, customs valuation, country of origin and Free Trade Agreement (FTA) qualification, duty optimization and reconciliation, compliance assessments, and trade compliance program development. The advisor applies sound technical judgment, explains complex regulatory requirements clearly, and remains accountable for project scope, timelines, and deliverables. Expertise across every service offering is not required; candidates may bring deep expertise in particular areas of the advisory portfolio. The role supports recurring client advisory needs, develops practical solutions to complex compliance challenges, and helps clients strengthen compliance practices, mitigate risk, and optimize duty exposure. It also contributes to proposals, presentations, service development, reusable methodologies, and the team’s technical knowledge. This role turns trade expertise into practical client solutions that strengthen compliance, identify duty-saving opportunities, support the growth of Alba’s trade services business, and maintain high standards of accuracy and integrity.

Requirements

At least 5 years of relevant experience in customs brokerage, international trade compliance, global trade management, or trade advisory consulting.
Demonstrated technical expertise in one or more trade compliance areas, such as HTS classification, product compliance, customs valuation, country of origin, FTA qualification, duty optimization, reconciliation, or compliance assessments.
Experience independently managing projects, analyzing complex issues, developing recommendations, and delivering client-facing work products.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex regulatory requirements to varied audiences.
Demonstrated accountability for project scope, deadlines, deliverable quality, and client commitments.
Strong analytical, research, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Licensed Customs Broker (LCB).
Experience developing or evaluating trade compliance programs, SOPs, internal controls, and training materials.
Experience conducting compliance assessments, identifying duty-saving opportunities, or supporting duty recovery initiatives.
Experience advising clients with complex or highly regulated supply chains, including pharmaceuticals, chemicals, aerospace, food and beverage, or other regulated sectors.
Familiarity with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) processes, the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE), Automated Broker Interface (ABI), and relevant trade compliance systems.
Experience with global trade management systems, compliance automation tools, or trade data analysis.

Responsibilities

Independently execute client projects in assigned service areas, including HTS classification, product compliance, customs valuation, country-of-origin determination, and FTA qualification.
Analyze customs regulations, CBP rulings, trade agreements, and other requirements to develop practical, technically sound client recommendations.
Identify opportunities for duty optimization, duty recovery, reconciliation, and other strategies that improve compliance and cost management.
Research complex trade questions and translate regulatory requirements into clear guidance, recommendations, and actionable next steps.
Monitor regulatory developments and assess their potential impact on clients’ products, supply chains, and compliance programs.
Review and validate product master and customs data; identify classification, origin, and PGA discrepancies; and support data remediation and ongoing governance.
Manage assigned projects from scoping through completion, including project plans, deadlines, deliverables, and client expectations.
Serve as a technical resource for client stakeholders and communicate findings, recommendations, and regulatory considerations clearly and professionally.
Provide recurring client advisory support on compliance questions, regulatory changes, emerging risks, and process-improvement opportunities.
Conduct client compliance assessments, identify gaps, and develop prioritized recommendations and improvement roadmaps.
Support client discussions concerning complex matters such as CBP inquiries, post-entry issues, and audit findings, as applicable to the engagement.
Coordinate with internal colleagues and client stakeholders to obtain information, resolve questions, and deliver advisory services.
Develop and improve client-specific trade compliance programs, policies, SOPs, and supporting documentation.
Design and deliver training on customs compliance, classification, valuation, origin, FTA requirements, and other relevant trade topics.
Recommend practical controls and process improvements to address compliance gaps, strengthen accountability, and reduce regulatory exposure.
Support implementation of advisory recommendations and help clients evaluate their effectiveness over time.
Evaluate duty-saving and recovery opportunities through classification reviews, valuation analysis, FTA qualification, reconciliation, and other applicable trade programs.
Analyze client data, transactional records, product information, and supporting documentation to identify compliance issues and optimization opportunities.
Prepare project findings, analyses, and recommendations that explain potential impacts, risks, and implementation considerations.
Contribute specialized technical expertise to client engagements based on individual experience and strengths.
Collaborate with the Director of Trade Services and internal stakeholders to scope engagements, prioritize client needs, and deliver projects effectively.
Contribute technical expertise to client proposals, presentations, business development discussions, and advisory service offerings.
Develop reusable methodologies, templates, guidance materials, and resources that support consistent, high-quality client deliverables.
Share regulatory insights and technical knowledge with colleagues to strengthen the team’s advisory capabilities.