**Job Title: Regulatory Research Analyst**
Location: Brazil
Work Mode: 100% Remote
Employment Type: Independent Contractor (hourly pay, no benefits, and you're responsible for your own taxes)
Contract Duration: 6 months (with possibility of extension)
Hours: 40 hours per week
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Regulatory Research Analyst to join the Tax & Regulations team. This fully remote role focuses on researching and tracking global trade regulations — primarily across LATAM and North America — and contributing insights that help keep SAP GTS systems up-to-date for global clients.
Key Responsibilities
1. Regulatory Research & Analysis:
o Monitor and maintain up-to-date awareness of legislative and regulatory changes in assigned countries using government websites, agencies, third-party sources, and in-country experts.
o Track global trade compliance regulations, including customs duties, export controls, sanctions, tariff updates, and other relevant requirements across jurisdictions (U.S., Canada, LATAM, etc.).
o Interpret, analyze, and document new or amended legislation in an internal repository with high accuracy and clarity.
o Prepare comparative analyses of regulatory changes when required.
o Ensure research and documentation meet ISO process standards .
2. SAP GTS Alignment:
o Research and provide insights relevant to SAP GTS (v11 or similar), supporting product specialists on topics such as:
+ Export Control & Licensing
+ Import Control & Market Access
+ Sanctions & Restricted Party Compliance
+ Customs & Tariff Management
+ Trade Agreements & Origin Management
+ Regulatory Reporting & Declarations
+ Product & Classification Compliance
o Collaborate with Business Analysts and fellow researchers to validate findings and maintain consistency.
o Support research expansion into Indirect Tax topics (VAT, GST, country-specific filing requirements) where applicable.
Must-Have Qualifications
Bilingual: English + one LATAM language (Spanish or Portuguese). 5+ years of professional experience in tax, global trade, or international regulatory research. Working knowledge of SAP GTS or similar trade compliance systems. Familiarity with international trade laws and frameworks (EAR, ITAR, EU Dual Use, WCO, etc.). Strong research, analytical, and documentation skills with excellent attention to detail.
Benefits
Work remotely while contributing to high-impact global compliance research. Collaborate with a diverse international team of trade and tax experts. Play a key role in helping global clients stay compliant with rapidly evolving regulations.