Anti-illicit Trade Operations Manager

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Reporting to: AITO Director North and South Asia

Duty Post: HQ / Taguig / Mobile

Application Duration: This job posting will remain open until the vacancy is filled. 

Anti-illicit Trade Operations Manager

Be part of a top-tier team fighting illegal trade and protecting JTI’s business. As the Anti-Illicit Trade Operations (AITO) Manager, you will play a critical role in securing JTI’s supply chain, combating counterfeiting, and addressing smuggling and illegal distribution across Asia Pacific, with a strong focus on the Philippines. This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity where your work directly contributes to a safer, fairer market and strengthens JTI’s reputation globally.

As the Anti-illicit Trade Operations Manager, you will: 

Developing intelligence:

• Identify, recruit, and manage Service Providers (SPs) in strict compliance with national laws, JTI Code of Conduct, and company policies.
• Direct investigations through SPs, set clear objectives and methodologies, and gather, assess, and disseminate intelligence to law enforcement agencies (LEAs) or for internal risk management.

Law enforcement liaison (LE)

• Build and enhance relationships with law enforcement, government agencies, and JTI markets.
• Support regional and local teams in preventing diversion and smuggling of JTI products.
• Organize illegal trade awareness sessions for LEAs when required.

Reporting

• Prepare detailed reports and updates on projects, intelligence development, and operational activities.
• Conduct trend analysis and monthly reviews.
• Produce intelligence reports for dissemination to law enforcement and investigation reports to support AITO enquiries.
• Present findings to internal and external audiences to explain AITO strategies and activities.

Internal collaboration:

• Work closely with JTI functions including CA&C, AITO, AITS, QA, IP, Sales, Legal, and other market teams.
• Strengthen internal relationships to support regional and market management and enhance AITO’s reputation.

Budgeting and travel:

• Manage financial expenditures efficiently, ensuring robust planning and control of projects.
• Fulfill reporting obligations and be prepared to travel regularly within the Philippines and to other APAC markets as needed.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Police Science, Criminology, Law, Business, Economics, or other related fields
• Experience in conducting and managing investigations within public or private sector organizations, legal support services, law enforcement operations, or comparable business environments
• Exposure to working with local and regional law enforcement and intelligence agencies is an advantage
• Strong analytical, stakeholder management, and communication skills
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications or equivalent business tools
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with high integrity
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required

Are you ready to join us? Build your success story at JTI. Apply now!

Next Steps:

After applying, if selected, please anticipate the following within 1-3 weeks of the job posting closure: Phone screening with Talent Advisor > Assessment tests > Interviews > Offer. Each step is eliminatory and may vary by role type.

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