AIT Manager

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The role of the AIT Analyst is one of creating commercial opportunities for our business by levelling the competitive playing field through the removal or disruption of illegal operators to restrict the growth of illicit trade where possible. This is done by managing public information gathering capability seeking to identify the entities involved in the production, movement and sale of illicit tobacco products; working with government authorities to curb illicit trade through enforcement; and seizing and destroying illicit products.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Provide timely and comprehensive publicly available information to support the business and influence end-market/area AIT operational activity.This will require an ability to accurately interpret information from a variety of sources, willingness to question and corroborate public information received, the diligence to identify gaps and the confidence to formulate recommendations to initiate and drive operational activity.      

• Maintain a thorough understanding of the drivers and extent of illicit trade relevant to the end-market/area thus contributing to the upkeep of the publicly available information within the AIT landscape.  Continual monitoring and analysing of this landscape is required in order to develop plans and to identify and accurately predict emerging threats.

• Support the AIT Manager by providing analytical overviews (including strategic public information reports and target specific profiles), to support AIT strategy decisions and business development.

• Work closely with the AIT Manager to provide business focused responses to requests for support received from both internal and external stakeholders e.g. CORA, SP&I or Law Enforcement.

• Support the AIT Manager in the management and direction of end-market/area public information collection programmes.  This will require an understanding of the use of Service Providers.

• Undertake open source research on trends in illicit trade and the dynamics in which it takes place, ensuring that AIT targets are thoroughly profiled.

• Support and participate in end-market/area internal and external training modules and capacity building workshops.

• Participate in stakeholder mapping.  This will require an understanding of the key internal and external stakeholders that AIT teams need to engage with in order to deliver results.

• Adhere to and remain up-to-date with the end-market/area AIT strategy, ensuring that all analytical work is aligned with this.

• If required, provide analytical support to multiple markets as directed by the AIT Manager.  This will require flexibility and ability to deal with multiple and competing taskings.

• Integrate publicly available information with in-house commercial market research in order to flag potential opportunities of contestable market space being created within the end-market/area that can be exploited.   This will require close co-operation with the local market research and SP&I teams.    

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Proficiency in information analysis and the production of reports and briefings, often to tight deadlines and without supervision.

• The ability to proactively seek out relevant sources of information. 

• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).

• People skills: a confident ability to liaise on a cross-functional basis with BAT Managers, Law Enforcement Officials, lawyers and Service Providers.

• Efficient time management and the ability to prioritise, ensuring that varied and sometimes competing demands on workload are met without compromising on quality.

• Responsible handling of sensitive information whilst sharing appropriately within BAT Group when business needs demand visibility.

• Creativity and innovation: the ability and confidence to view problems from different perspectives and propose new solutions.

• A sound understanding of illicit trade and the broad awareness of related legal issues and evidential requirements. 

KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

• In support of the end-market/area AIT priorities, the AIT Analyst should strive to provide analytical product to the AIT Manager which assists in the reduction of illicit trade thereby providing opportunities for growth.  

• Achieving this requires:

• • Efficient management of a variety of internal and external requests for support; standardised reporting within agreed deadlines.

• • Complete proficiency in analysis and reporting, in order to support enforcement actions within the end-market/area.

• • Maintaining processes and systems for analysis, which assist the end-market/area in addressing AIT priorities.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Liaise with:

• End-market AIT Manager
• SPI counter parts in market
• AIT Manager
• Service Providers
• Internal and external legal advisors
• BAT subject matter experts (for technical input to cases)
• National Enforcement bodies

What we offer you?

• We offer a market leading annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility)
• Our range of benefits varies by country and includes diverse health plans, initiatives for work-life balance, transportation support, and a flexible holiday plan with additional incentives
• Your journey with us isn't limited by boundaries; it's propelled by your aspirations. Join us at BAT and become a part of an environment that thrives on internal advancement, where your career progression isn't just a statement – it's a reality we're eager to build together. Seize the opportunity and own your development; your next chapter starts here.
• You'll have access to online learning platforms and personalized growth programs to nurture your leadership skills
• We prioritise continuous improvement within a transformative environment, preparing for ongoing changes

WHY JOIN BAT?
We’re one of the few companies named as a Global Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute – certified in offering excellent employee conditions.

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We see the career breaks as opportunities not obstacles. Through The Global Returners program, we support professionals looking to restart their careers after an extended absence from the workforce (e.g. time out caring for family, parental leave, national service, sabbatical and/or starting an own venture).

Come bring your difference and see what is possible for you at BAT. Learn more about our culture and our award winning employee experience here.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best during the recruitment process, you are encouraged to notify us. We are fully committed to support you by making appropriate arrangements for you to demonstrate your full potential.