Due to the continued growth of our South Asia practice, Tradewin is seeking an experienced Customs & International Trade professional for a full-time Managing Consultant position based in Kuala Lumpur, with a primary focus on Malaysia. The successful candidate will provide advisory services on Customs and International Trade matters to global, regional, and local clients, including import/export regulations, export controls, Customs dispute resolution, valuation, HS classification, FTA management, disclosures, and AEO assessments. The role also involves managing projects for regional level consulting and operational support, supporting business growth initiatives, developing internal best practices and procedures, and performing routine administrative tasks.
Purpose:
- Provide Customs & International Trade advisory to clients across Malaysia and the wider region.
- Advise on various trade compliance topics including import/export regulations, export controls, valuation, HS classification, FTAs, etc.
- Manage trade compliance consulting projects and client engagements.
- Support business development and practice growth initiatives in Malaysia and South Asia.
- Contribute to internal process improvements, best practices, and administrative operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyzing customs and trade related data to assist the firm in providing advice to our clients on risk assessment, duty mitigation, auditing, supply chain security and tactical based services;
- Assign accurate HS classification, customs valuation, FTA qualification, PGA requirements, ECCN classification etc.;
- Strong experience of LMW applications and its legal framework including VAA
- Provide written advice to clients on matters pertaining to Customs & Trade Compliance;
- Coordinate engagements and projects;
- The role will also include administrative, project management and client relationship management (meeting with and actively engaging with clients) activities;
- Other duties & tasks as assigned.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent. A professional accreditation (e.g. customs broker’s license) will be viewed favourably;
• 4-7 years of working experience in a related field, out of which at least 3 years should ideally comprise of consulting experience;
• Advanced understanding of import/export regulations and practice;
• Show good judgment, integrity, curiosity, vision, attitude & confidence;
• Possess the ability to evaluate and articulate complex issues;
• Strong analytical skills;
• Can-do attitude and willingness to learn;
• Fluent in English; 2nd Asian language is considered an advantage
• Proficiency with Microsoft® Word and Microsoft® Excel;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Experience or familiarity with trade compliance in Malaysia ;
• Experience or familiarity with trade compliance in the ASEAN region or another ASEAN country is an added advantage.
Application Deadline : 2 November 2026
Position Location : Kuala Lumpur