CARM Bond Specialist

Bond Specialist Join Livingston and grow your career in the constantly changing world of international trade. Livingston is a market leader offering customs brokerage, international trade consulting, compliance and freight forwarding services around the world. Livingston has over 3,000 employees at more than 90 key border crossings, sea ports, airports and other strategic locations in North Americ
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a, Europe and Asia.
Our fast-paced and collaborative environment offers you the opportunity to work with leaders in the industry, receive recognition for achievements and develop your expertise in the complex and evolving world of trade. Learn how you can make an impact at Livingston.
Job Summary The Bond Specialist is responsible for performing trade and regulatory execution of writing and maintaining continuous bonds in the US and Canada. Ensuring that client information is compliant with customs regulations and surety company requirements. Ensuring all information is accurately recorded in the LII Operating system(s) which is transferred to Customs and Border Protections. The Bond Specialist works in conjunction with the customers which include, CEO's CFO's customers banking institutions, etc. Primary liaison for Surety Company, US Post Entry team, Client Financial Services, Customs and Border Protection, Client Experience, Sales, Revenue Management, US Regulatory Affairs, Operations Teams, and external parties as necessary to meet and exceed client deliverables. The incumbent may specialize in one or more functional areas such as...knowledge of single entry, continuous bonds, or Canada Bonds internal operating systems, (Evolve and/or Smart border), and proficient in working in the Microsoft platform.
Key Duties & Responsibilities Initiation of continuous bond for the customer in accordance with Customs regulations (US & CA):
Obtaining bond coverage for all types of continuous bond related activities i.e., CARM, Importer, Drawback, Custodial, International Carrier, International Traffic, FTZ, Bond Reconciliation Rider, Airport Security, etc.
Secure required signatures and ensure the availability of required bond documents
Review bond application
Validate pricing and other required documents
Research and communication of any missing or incomplete information with CSM, Sales, and importers directly
Administer the continuous bond renewal invoicing process
Invoicing all new continuous bonds
Maintain existing customer bond account data including ensuring all customer accounts are aligned with CBP's system, name and address changes, adding co-principles, additional locations, users, Customs bond insufficiencies notices, and negotiated rates
Investigate client problems brought forward by either the internal staff or the client.
Support team members with training and assist with process-related issues.
Create and process required documentation as needed.
Perform other related duties as assigned by management.
Adhere to established policies and procedures.
Perform other related duties as assigned by management.
Adhere to established company policies and procedures.
Knowledge & Skills Knowledge of Canada bonds, US continuous bonds and/or single-entry bonds
Knowledge of surety and liability requirements
Strong customer service orientation
Strong interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written)
Excellent listening and customer service skills for problem resolution
Ability to accurately record data
Ability to work independently under a tight schedule
Ability to prioritize workflow
Ability to reflect a professional company image
Attention to detail / accuracy
Tech savvy with basic computer skills
Knowledge of Customs regulations preferred
Analytical skills
Research skills
Work Experience – Minimum Required 1 year of experience
Education Required: High School/GED or equivalent
Competencies Accountability
Agility
Business Acumen and Straight Talk
Customer First Focus
Inclusion and Collaboration
Leading and Developing
Company Culture

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