Senior Director, Export Controls and Sanctions, Forensic Accounting and Advisory Services

About The Opportunity

FTI is looking for compliance professionals with 7+ years of export controls and sanctions experience with a law firm, “Big 4” firm, in-house compliance/legal department, or regulatory government agency. As a Senior Director, you will be responsible for providing export controls and sanctions advice, conducting investigations, and utilizing complex analytical skills to address various client situations. Forensic investigations, fraud detection, and multi-lingual skills are preferred. This is an excellent opportunity to help build out this new service offering at FTI.  FTI offers flexible work environments, competitive salaries, opportunities for career growth and advancement, as well as a competitive and comprehensive benefits package.

Primary Duties

• Supervise and perform day-to-day activities of projects including interaction with client personnel, other team members, and professionals from other firms involved in export control and sanctions engagements
• Stay aware of developments in US and global export control and sanctions laws including those related to the EAR, ITAR, and OFAC
• Draft thought leadership articles for internal and external purposes, participate in public speaking opportunities related to export control and sanctions topics
• Work with clients to assess risk and design/implement responsive controls related to global export control and sanctions laws
• Conducting domestic and international investigations into suspected violations in support of program improvements, voluntary disclosures, audits, and in response to government inquiries.
• Developing and motivating the engagement staff by providing them with leadership, counseling, and career guidance
• Deliver a high-quality product within established timeframes
• Prepare written analyses, reports, and presentations for clients and third parties, as necessary, on the project scope and/or results of activities

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 7+ years of in-depth experience advising on compliance with the EAR, ITAR, or OFAC compliance
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently in fast-paced, multi-tasked environment
• Ability and willingness to learn and adapt in an ever-changing environment to meet client needs
• Ability to interface with team members and client personnel in demanding, deadline-driven situations
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time including potentially significant international travel

Preferred Skills

• Masters or JD degree
• CFIUS experience
• Experience advising on non-US export control and sanctions laws including Hong Kong, China, UK, EU, Japan, UN, and Singapore
• Experience conducting international investigations including conducting interviews, document reviews, and utilizing data analytics/e-discovery systems
• Advanced analytical and issue resolution intelligence, problem solving is essential
• Proficient with PC environments and related software, including Microsoft Office applications with advanced skills in Excel
• Proficient use and analysis of computer models, databases, and development of dynamic spreadsheet applications
• Experience implementing policies, procedures, and software solutions in large multinational companies related to export control and sanctions compliance programs
• A strong aptitude for quantitative and qualitative analysis
  Additional language skills, especially Russian, Chinese, or Arabic

Position Classification: Exempt