Consultant, Export Controls and Sanctions | Forensics and Litigation Consulting

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 the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation. FTI’s Export Controls, Sanctions & Trade practice helps clients navigate the evolving geopolitical risk environment by providing expert advice and solutions to their most pressing risk and compliance challenges. We are engaged in complex, global, and high-profile export controls and sanctions matters, offering our clients holistic solutions through end-to-end risk advisory, proactive compliance guidance, investigative support, and regulatory expertise. Our team works on the issues you see in the news that shape global policy and impact international business. We are growing our practice and are looking for collaborative, driven, and intellectually curious professionals to contribute to our mission of providing exceptional service to our clients in their time of need.

How You'll Grow  

As a Consultant, you will work on a range of engagements, using your knowledge and analytical skills to help clients manage risk, implement trade compliance programs, and navigate complex regulatory environments. You will be responsible for working on engagements related to assessing and enhancing export controls and sanctions compliance programs, determining export classifications for clients’ products, remediating export controls or sanctions issues, analyzing clients’ risk exposure, and investigating sanctions matters.

You will join a high-performing team comprised of seasoned experts with diverse backgrounds. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a growing practice, expand your experience, and work on engagements that directly influence global trade policy. We offer flexible work environments, competitive compensation, opportunities for professional advancement, and a comprehensive benefits package. 

What You'll Do

• Perform day-to-day activities of projects including interaction with client personnel and internal team members involved in export controls and sanctions engagements.

• Monitor and analyze developments in U.S. and international export controls and sanctions laws including those related to the EAR, ITAR, and OFAC.

• Assist in developing thought leadership content, including articles, white papers, and presentation materials for internal and external audiences.

• Work with clients to assess risk and design/implement responsive controls to help comply with export controls and sanctions requirements.

• Support domestic and international investigations into suspected export controls or sanctions violations in the context of compliance program assessments, voluntary disclosures, audits, and in response to government inquiries.

• Perform detailed export classification assessments for export controls purposes, under both the EAR and ITAR.

• Deliver a high-quality product within established timeframes, such as written analyses, reports, and presentations for clients and third parties that clearly communicate findings, recommendations, and insights.

What You Will Need To Succeed

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in a field of study such as International Business, International Affairs, Economics, Accounting, Finance, Pre-Law or related fields

• 1+ years’ experience in export controls and sanctions compliance

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability collaborate effectively with internal teams and client personnel under tight deadlines

• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time with  potential for international travel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong research and analysis skills to support export classification determinations, interpret complex regulations and technical documentation, and clearly convey and justify decision rationale.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts clearly and concisely

   

   

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