Compliance Manager

About the client 

Our client is a dynamic and growing freight forwarding company committed to ensuring full regulatory compliance across our operations. We are seeking a proactive and analytical Compliance Manager to oversee and enhance our compliance programs across TSA, CTPAT, FMC, and company-wide risk management.

Key Responsibilities

TSA Compliance

• Support and manage STA administration under TSA regulations.

• Maintain IACMS and Veroot databases.

• Conduct weekly compliance checks on air export dispatchers for trucker/warehouse IACMS adherence.

• Perform Known Shipper searches via KSMS for the Air Export team.

• Carry out monthly TSA compliance audits.

CTPAT Compliance

• Manage the CTPAT portal and vendor outreach initiatives.

• Administer and collect annual CTPAT compliance surveys.

• Maintain and update relevant policies and procedures.

• Learn the CTPAT program in-depth, perform gap analyses, and drive continuous program improvements.

FMC Compliance

• Collaborate with management and outside counsel to assess gaps and lead FMC compliance improvements.

Company-Wide Compliance & Risk Management

• Develop and manage Risk Control Self Assessments (RCSA) and broader risk assessments.

• Create and maintain corporate compliance policies and procedures.

• Design and implement a threat and cybersecurity threat response program.

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and yearly compliance reviews in partnership with operations, accounting, and leadership teams.

• Train operational teams on compliance procedures and updates.

Working Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in compliance, risk management, or regulatory consulting.

• Prior experience in a consulting firm (as a Compliance Analyst or Risk Analyst/Manager) is a strong plus.

• Strong working knowledge of TSA, CTPAT, FMC, and general compliance practices in freight forwarding or logistics.

• Analytical and structured thinker with the ability to identify, assess, and address compliance gaps.

• Highly trainable, detail-oriented, and capable of owning complex programs.

• Strong communication and influencing skills — able to push initiatives forward and ensure team accountability.

• Tech-savvy with experience using platforms like IACMS, Veroot, KSMS, and compliance management tools.

• Self-starter with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, remote environment.