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Make the right trade compliance hire — first time

Specialist US recruiters for ITAR, EAR, and customs roles, combining deep networks with real-time market insight on salary, availability, and hiring timelines.

Trusted by aerospace, defense, and technology companies hiring across the US.

US Trade Compliance Expertise

We focus on the core pillars of US trade compliance to give you targeted, high-impact hiring support.

Export Controls (ITAR/EAR)

Placing experienced professionals to lead ITAR and EAR compliance programmes, manage export classifications, and support business-critical regulatory frameworks.

Customs & FTA Execution

Delivering hires across import operations, customs compliance, and FTA strategy to improve efficiency, reduce risk, and support global trade activity.

OFAC & Sanctions Governance

Identifying specialists to manage sanctions compliance, screening programmes, and regulatory risk across complex international operations.

Recent Trade Compliance Searches Delivered for US Clients

Delivering proven ITAR, EAR, OFAC, and customs compliance hires across US industries.

Director of Global Trade (ITAR/EAR)
Built and Led global export compliance strategy for a defense contractor supporting ITAR-controlled programs.

Aerospace & Defense — San Diego, CA

Export Control Lead
Led EAR classification, licensing and Export Compliance across US operations for a multi-site industrial business.

Industrial Technology — Arlington, VA

International Trade Counsel 
Advised on ITAR/EAR regulations, licensing strategy, and cross-border risk.

Technology Component Manufacturing — Pennsylvania

Empowered Official
Appointed ITAR Empowered Official overseeing export authorizations and compliance governance.

Technology Component Manufacturing — Pennsylvania

Typical Roles

Head of Customs & Trade, Customs Manager, Import Compliance Lead

Customs & Import Compliance

Delivering customs and import compliance hires across entry, valuation, FTA strategy, and broker management.

Key Focus Areas

CBP relations, entry accuracy, valuation strategy, broker management

Strategic Search

We deliver retained and exclusive searches across US trade compliance functions.

Recently Completed: Customs & Import Assignments

Specialized recruitment for high-impact roles in US customs operations and import compliance.

Head of Customs & Trade
Built global broker network and optimized entry accuracy protocols for high-volume import operations.

Tier 1 Automotive — Detroit, MI

Customs Manager
Managed valuation strategy and CBP relations for multiple US manufacturing sites.

Consumer Goods — Chicago, IL

Import Compliance Lead
Spearheaded automated FTA strategy and restructured classification frameworks.

High Tech — Austin, TX

Regional Trade & Customs Manager
Directed Newark-based logistics compliance and end-to-end import governance governance.

Logistics — Newark, NJ

They delivered candidates who didn’t just meet compliance — they drove business impact.

Taylor Curcio supported our US ITAR and OFAC hiring strategy, delivering high-impact hires across critical roles.

— Chief Compliance Officer, Global Aerospace & Defense Leader (Washington, D.C.)

Planning your next trade compliance hire?

Start with a strategy call — or share your requirement if you're ready to move forward.

Pre-Hire Strategy Call

Get clear on salary benchmarks, talent availability, and realistic hiring timelines before launching your search.

30-minute call. No commitment. Clear next steps.

Discuss Your Hiring Requirement

Have a defined role? Share your requirement and we’ll review it and outline next steps.

Speak first. Align on approach. Then decide.

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