Global Trade Assistant Manager / Manager

EY’s Global Trade team is seeking to hire a new ambitious junior global trade consultant to join its team in the Dublin office.  The role will include focus on the provision of business consulting services in the fields of global trade compliance and risk, trade data analytics and modelling for the purposes of the identification of optimal global trade and supply chain solutions for our clients.

 

This team is unique among the Big 4 as it operates as a single integrated team across multiple geographies.  We advise multinational clients in key industry sectors on international trade issues impacting their Global supply chain in the areas of cost reduction, risk and compliance and strategic planning, irrespective of where in the World they do business.  The successful candidate will join this very successful team and be given the unique experience of working on truly Global issues on a daily basis. 

 

Your responsibilities as a Customs Consultant will include:

 

Be part of a team assisting with provision of global customs compliance services for a broad range of multinational clients in a range of industry sectors

Prepare responses to client queries by undertaking customs, and or excise technical research

Support management to successfully deliver multiple, parallel, projects ensuring technical excellence and a pragmatic, business-driven approach.

Contribute to winning new work by proactively listening to existing clients needs and identifying potential opportunities to undertake additional/new client work

Assist the team  as a subject matter resource (SMR) to contribute to development of  automated solutions to enhance our compliance and cost saving propositions.

Assist the team as a SMR with the deployment of data analytics tools and solutions for client implementations.

Support the Global Trade team in identifying and building internal and external opportunities

Design and implement trade classification frameworks using HS codes and tariff schedules to ensure accurate product classification and duty optimization across multiple jurisdictions.

Conduct trade flow mapping and scenario modelling to identify cost-saving opportunities and compliance risks in global supply chains, leveraging tools such as SAP GTS, Oracle GTM, or similar platforms.

Develop and maintain customs valuation methodologies in line with WTO and local customs authority guidelines, ensuring consistency and defensibility in audits and reviews.

Support the deployment of AI-driven analytics and automation tools to streamline customs reporting, duty recovery, and preferential origin qualification processes.

Qualification/skills you will need as a Customs Consultant:

 

At least degree level qualification

Self-starter with strong critical-thinking and curiosity, effective time management, client/commercial awareness.

Ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, working autonomously and in a matrix team.

Experience and/or appreciation of International Trade, Trade Policy and the International Relations arena

Excellent research, analysis and synthesis skills, preferably in the field of trade, trade policy, tax policy or related fields

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Outgoing team player with strong relationship-building skills

Strong IT skills (proficiency in Microsoft Office, a necessity, understanding of data analytics principles and software advantageous).

Practical knowledge of import and export processes, trade procedures and documentation would be advantageous.

 

About EY

As a global leader in Assurance, Tax, Transaction and Advisory Services, we’re using the finance products, expertise, and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities, and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

 

What working at EY offers

We offer a competitive remuneration package. Our comprehensive benefits package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs: covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions.

 Plus, we offer:

Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around.

Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career.

The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you. 

All our employees are given a benefits package which they can tailor to suit their individual preferences. Our range of benefits include:

Hybrid Working

Pension/Discounted Health Insurance

Web Doctor

Purchase of Additional Annual Leave

Free Gym Membership

Travel Pass

Maternity & Paternity Leave

Bike to Work Scheme

Referral Bonuses & Recognition Awards

Tech MBA paid by EY

 

EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance.

 

Career Progression

When you join EY, you will be supported to ensure that you are enhancing your skills from day one.

Continuous learning, where you can develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.

As you grow and develop here, you’ll discover opportunities to help customise your career journey, so that it’s as unique as you are - success is defined by you, we will provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.

Transformative leadership, we will give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.

Diverse and inclusive culture, you will be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

We have embraced Hybrid working at EY adding greater flexibility and autonomy to the roles of our employees.

 

 

Inclusion & Diversity

We hold a collective commitment to foster an environment where all differences are valued and respected, practices are equitable and everyone experiences a sense of belonging: Inclusion, diversity, and equity are part of who we are at EY. We believe that the highest-performing teams maximize the power of different perspectives and backgrounds. These teams are both diverse and inclusive and are willing to invite and learn from other perspectives. Our ability to include various viewpoints into our mindsets, behaviours and operations is fundamental to driving innovation, building strong relationships, and delivering the best solutions for our clients.

 

We recognise the strength that comes from having a diverse workforce and building a culture where we support all our people to achieve their potential. You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs. As an equal opportunities’ employer, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Reasonable accommodations are offered at every stage of our recruitment process.

 

If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

 

Join us in building a better working world. That’s Why, EY.

 

Apply now.

 

IMPORTANT: Where Agency assistance is required, our Talent Team will engage directly with suppliers. CVs / Profiles should not be shared directly with Hiring Managers. Unsolicited CVs / Profiles supplied to EY by Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role.