Job Description

Req ID: 360239

NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.

We are currently seeking a Trade Business Analyst to join our team in Guadalajara, Jalisco (MX-JAL), Mexico (MX).

Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Business Analyst to support the evaluation and recommendation of trade compliance software solutions. This role will focus on requirements analysis, solution assessment, and executive-ready recommendations, with particular emphasis on U.S.–Mexico import/export operations and trade regulation compliance.

The ideal candidate brings deep functional understanding of cross-border trade compliance, strong analytical and documentation skills, and the ability to rapidly assess technology solutions in a complex regulatory environment.

Key Responsibilities

Requirements Analysis

• Elicit, analyze, and document business and regulatory requirements related to:
• U.S. and Mexico import/export compliance
• Customs declarations, classifications, and valuation
• Trade agreements (e.g., USMCA)
• Restricted party screening and denied party controls
• Recordkeeping and audit readiness
• Collaborate with trade compliance, logistics, customs, legal, and IT stakeholders to validate requirements.
• Translate regulatory and operational needs into clear functional and non-functional system requirements.

Solution Evaluation

• Evaluate existing and/or candidate trade compliance software platforms against documented requirements.
• Assess solution capabilities such as:
• Automated classification and origin determination
• USMCA qualification and documentation
• Broker integration and customs filing support
• Reporting, audit trails, and compliance monitoring
• Identify gaps, risks, integration considerations, and process impacts.

Recommendation & Decision Support

• Develop comparative analyses, scorecards, and executive-level summaries.
• Provide clear, data-backed recommendations on solution fit, risks, and implementation considerations.
• Support stakeholder decision-making through presentations and workshops.

Deliverables

• Business and regulatory requirements documentation
• Solution evaluation matrix and gap analysis
• Risk and dependency assessment
• Final recommendation package (presentation and/or report) suitable for leadership review

• 5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, with direct experience in trade compliance or global trade systems
• Strong knowledge of U.S.–Mexico import/export regulations, including customs, tariffs, and trade agreements (USMCA)
• Experience evaluating or implementing trade compliance software (e.g., GTM, customs, or trade management platforms)
• Proven ability to work independently in short, outcome-focused engagements
• Excellent documentation, communication, and stakeholder facilitation skills

Preferred Certifications

• Experience working with customs brokers, freight forwarders, or global logistics teams
• Familiarity with ERP integrations (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and data flows related to trade compliance
• Background in solution selection, RFPs, or vendor evaluations
• Focus: Rapid analysis, practical recommendations, and tangible deliverables
• Work Style: Highly collaborative, consultative, and execution-oriented

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About NTT DATA

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