Senior Trade Compliance Consultant

Hong Kong

  • Examine and authorize commercial, financial, and shipping documentation
  • Oversee the development and customization of compliance presentations
  • Coordinate and supervise meetings with trading firms and manufacturing partners

Our client, is aspecialized legal advisory firm focused on international trade and customs matters. They mainly help companies deal with cross‑border regulations, tariffs, and compliance risks. They are looking to expand their team in Hong Kong and looking for a Senior/ Trade Comcpliance Consultant

 

Job Responsibilities
  • Manage, coach, and grow a team of consultants and analysts, promoting collaboration, accountability, and high performance.
  • Plan and oversee several client engagements simultaneously, ensuring deliverables meet agreed timelines, quality expectations, and regulatory and internal standards.
  • Examine and authorize commercial, financial, and shipping documentation to confirm adherence to applicable regulations and compliance requirements.
  • Act as the main liaison for key client accounts, cultivating long-term relationships and developing a strong understanding of client operations and priorities.
  • Oversee the development and customization of compliance presentations and materials for clients and vendors, ensuring content accuracy and business relevance.
  • Coordinate and supervise meetings with trading firms and manufacturing partners, including setting agendas, tracking follow-ups, and documenting outcomes.
  • Review, finalize, and manage compliance-related documents such as memos, affidavits, manuals, and meeting records, ensuring proper filing and retention practices.
  • Direct the gathering, organization, and verification of supporting documents required for compliance assessments and reviews.
  • Lead the analysis and validation of ownership structures and related-party relationships, ensuring findings are complete and well-documented.
  • Oversee arm’s‑length pricing evaluations, benchmarking exercises, and transaction risk analyses to determine compliance and eligibility.
  • Provide guidance on customs, VAT, and other cross-border trade considerations, addressing regulatory risks associated with international transactions.
  • Edit and provide input on internal reports and client deliverables to ensure consistency with leadership direction and client expectations.
  • Deliver regular progress updates to clients and internal stakeholders, outlining key issues, risks, and recommended actions.
  • Champion operational improvements and contribute to strategic initiatives and ad-hoc assignments as required.
  • Travel may be required on an occasional basis.

Requirement

  • Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline; postgraduate qualifications or professional certifications are an advantage.
  • Minimum of 4 years’ experience in compliance, trade advisory, or consulting roles, including at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory capacity. Candidate with less experience will be considered as Consultant
  • Demonstrated success in team leadership, complex project management, and delivering results in fast‑moving environments.
  • Strong capability in reviewing and interpreting commercial contracts, financial records, and shipment documentation.
  • Solid knowledge of trade compliance regulations, risk assessment methodologies, and regulatory frameworks.
  • Proven ability to research, interpret, and organize legal and regulatory materials in both Chinese and English.
  • Self-motivated and comfortable working independently with minimal supervision.
  • Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail when handling documentation.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; fluent in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin.
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.

 





Type: Permanent

Category: Legal - No Selection Required

Reference ID: 106-18052026-WC2

Date Posted: 18/05/2026

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