Senior Manager- Illicit Trade Prevention (ITP) - DACH Countries

Due to our client’s global success, this is an exciting opportunity to join this global industry leader and lead the development and execution of anti-illicit trade (AIT) strategies them to protect products, safeguard brand integrity, and defend business interests against the risks of illegal distribution and counterfeiting.As the lead in illicit Trade Prevention for this region, you will safeguard the Company from legal and reputational risks by ensuring that the genuine products are not diverted into illicit channels, protect the value brands against counterfeiting, support the markets (DACH countries: Germany, Austria, Switzerland) in defending the against downtrading to illicit trade, contribute to positioning the Company as a credible partner for law enforcement and government authorities. Key accountabilities:

• Rollout and execution: In alignment with the local management business priorities and ITP global and regional objectives, execute ITP strategies to address key illicit trade issues in the DACH countries, with a focus on defending the business and protecting the integrity of products.
• Investigations and Enforcement: Manage investigative consultants and projects, generate information on illicit activities and criminal networks involved in illegal manufacturing and/or distribution of products. Build compelling evidence and intelligence packages for enforcement and policy engagement to deliver on objectives and KPIs.
• Crafting, designing and executing investigation & enforcement strategies and action plans, ensuring they are conducted in compliance with ITP’s Private Investigations Functional Standards.
•  Coordination and Activation: Coordinate all illicit Trade Prevention related activities and activate the relevant central ITP Centers of Expertise including ITP’s Forensics, Supply chain Integrity, Trade Practices, Research, anti-illicit trade (inc. Tracking & Tracking) policy crafting and regulatory engagement, advocacy and communications, etc. to ensure the adequate response to issues and optimal support to the management teams in the DACH countries as well as other departments including External Affairs (EA) / Corporate Affairs (CA), L&C and the business.
• Public-Private Partnerships: Engage with national (and where relevant international) law enforcement, NGOs and IGOs, and provide support by conducting capability building activities and position them as a credible partner for law enforcement, government authorities and society in the fight against illicit trade, acting as the Subject Matter Expert.
• Policy & regulations: Promote regulatory frameworks enhancing enforcement and deterrence against illicit trade perpetrators, and support broader, adjacent External Affairs (EA) regulatory objectives (e.g., fiscal, regulatory) with Illicit Trade Prevention policy positions, ITP data-substantiated narratives and credible ITP stakeholders.

Candidate Profile

• Fluent English - English is the organisation’s standard communication language for both internal and external purposes
• At least 8-10 years in brand protection, investigations and/or law enforcement.
• Deep understanding of various types of illegal trade and (financial) crimes. A strong background in brand protection; and/or investigations and enforcement and engagement with authorities including law enforcement is critical for the role.
• Strategic Thinking - The ability to develop and execute effective anti-illicit trade programs, including risk assessment, intelligence gathering, collaboration with relevant stakeholders is essential.
• Leadership skills - Forging and maintaining relations of trust with stakeholders, partners and external authorities are key to the role.
• Communication skills - Excellent communication skills are necessary to effectively communicate the risks and impacts of illicit trade to different audiences, including senior management and external stakeholders.
• Project Management - Strong project management skills to manage sensitive investigative projects are vital for the role.
• Ethical Awareness - A strong ethical compass is critical to maintain integrity and ensure compliance with relevant policies and standards while combatting illicit trade.