Customs Compliance Risk Assessment Specialist

Customs Compliance Risk Assessment Specialist

Job Category
:
Compliance

Requisition Number
: COMPL
002112

• Posted :
  August 7, 2026
• Full-Time
• Remote

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United States

Description 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 elevate 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 elevate 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.

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

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