Global Trade & Customs Advisory Leader
grant thorntonChicago, IL
Global Trade & Customs Advisory Leader
L7
grant thorntonChicago, ILtoday
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Other Management Consulting ServicesAdministrative Management and General Management Consulting ServicesProcess, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting ServicesOverview:
In this role you guide the Global Trade practice, driving growth and delivering high-quality advisory to executive-level clients. You lead multi-country engagements, shape go-to-market initiatives, and develop talent to scale the practice. You help clients navigate regulatory complexity with confidence, balancing delivery excellence with strategic leadership. This is a hybrid, client-facing leadership position at a forward-looking firm that values collaboration and impact. Compensation / Benefits hybrid work model with in-person attendance a few days per week flexible work options comprehensive benefits discretionary annual bonus (eligible employees)
Responsibilities:
Serve as senior advisor to C-suite and executive trade, tax, supply chain, and finance leaders at multinational clients Lead large-scale Global Trade & Customs Advisory engagements across multiple countries and workstreams Provide strategic guidance on import/export compliance, tariff classification, and origin strategy Advise on free trade agreements, duty optimization, and regulatory change management Ensure high-quality, defensible work products aligned with regulatory and firm risk standards Review engagement scope, deliverables, and conclusions for technical accuracy Mentor and develop Global Trade professionals across levels Drive revenue, client relationships, and overall practice growth
Key requirements:
12+ years of experience in customs and global trade, with professional services background Deep technical expertise in U.S. and international customs and trade regulations Proven leadership of Global Trade technology implementations and large-scale advisory engagements Strong executive-level communication, presentation, and stakeholder management Track record of revenue generation and client relationship management Ability to work in a matrixed organization and collaborate with Tax, Supply Chain, Technology, and Advisory leadership Executive-level communication Stakeholder management Mentorship and leadership U.S. and international customs and global trade regulations Global Trade technology implementations Strategic advisory delivery and risk management
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Level
ManagerL7
Location
Chicago, IL
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