Customs Compliance Risk Assessment Specialist

At Deringer, we are committed to integrity, expertise, accountability, collaboration, and exceptional client service. The Compliance Risk Assessment Specialist plays a critical role in supporting these values by helping clients understand and manage customs and trade compliance risks while building trusted partnerships.

This position is part of the Trade Compliance Services (TCS) Department within the Regulatory Affairs Team. The Compliance Risk Assessment Specialist is responsible for leading customer onboarding risk assessments, conducting compliance reviews, identifying regulatory risks, and developing practical corrective action plans. The role works closely with clients, Deringer Operations, Sales teams, District Managers, and TCS leadership to promote compliant import practices and support successful client outcomes.

Success in this role requires strong analytical skills, sound judgment, excellent communication abilities, and a commitment to delivering professional, timely, and customer-focused solutions.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the customer onboarding risk assessment process from start to finish.
• Distribute, review, and evaluate customer compliance questionnaires.
• Facilitate meetings with customers, Operations, and Sales teams to discuss assessment results, gather additional information, and address questions.
• Identify and assess compliance risks related to customs valuation, tariff classification, Right to Make Entry, PGA requirements, duties, related party transactions, terms of sale, and other import compliance matters.
• Document findings, communicate risks, and escalate concerns to Trade Compliance Services (TCS) leadership as appropriate.
• Develop, implement, and monitor corrective action plans in collaboration with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Track progress of corrective actions and escalate issues when sufficient progress is not maintained.
• Review customs entry documentation and supporting records to evaluate compliance with applicable customs regulations and customer requirements.
• Recommend corrective actions, process improvements, and compliance best practices to mitigate risk.
• Establish and maintain parts databases and related compliance records.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders, serving as a trusted compliance resource.
• Stay current on U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations, tariff and HTSUS changes, PGA requirements, and other trade compliance developments.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and special projects as assigned.
• Performs other tasks as assigned by manager.

May require occasional travel (less than 10% of time).

Education and Experience:

• Licensed Customs Broker required.
• Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain, International Trade, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in customs brokerage, trade compliance, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. Customs regulations, customs valuation, HTS classification, Right to Make Entry requirements, commercial invoice requirements, and import compliance programs.
• Experience conducting compliance reviews, assessing risk, and developing corrective action recommendations.
• Experience with E2open software preferred.
• Experience running and analyzing ACE reports preferred.
• running ACE report is a plus

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of U.S. Customs regulations, import compliance requirements, customs valuation, tariff classification, and Right to Make Entry requirements.
• Ability to conduct compliance reviews, assess risk, identify gaps, and recommend practical solutions.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.

The salary range of compensation for this position will be $65,000-$75,000 based on experience and education.

• To ensure competitive and equitable compensation, pay may vary based on the candidate's regional market compensation rates.

Competencies:

All Deringer employees should be fully committed to the Core Values:

Passion, Respect, Integrity, Expertise, Innovative Solutions, Relationships, Support, Determination, Value and a High Level of Accountability

In addition, the following competencies are specific to this position:

Analytical- Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; demonstrates ability to multi-task and establish priorities.

Customer Oriented- Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service; demonstrates ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive and negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions.

Interpersonal Skills- Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to others' ideas and tries new things; takes responsibility for own actions; contributes to building a positive team spirit; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Motivation- Sets and achieves challenging goals; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; measures self against standard of excellence; takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.

Problem Solving- Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Work Standards- Sets high standards and well-defined realistic goals for one's self; displays a high level of effort and commitment towards completing tasks in a timely manner; demonstrates ability to work independently; meets deadlines and handles large volumes of work.

Working conditions and Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Predominately sedentary light office position with high frequency of keyboarding/computer work required (67% - 100% of the workday).

The employee is required to regularly use hands and fingers; talk and hear.

The employee is occasionally required to walk.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to focus.

The employee usually works in a quiet environment.

Disclaimer:

The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this role and is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. Deringer reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.