Business Analyst - Global Trade
Posted Sep 23, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026
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About your past
Tell me about a time you turned a data request into an insight that changed a decision.
What they are checking: Whether they go beyond pulling numbers to explaining what the numbers mean for the business.
Tell me about a process you automated or simplified. What was the before and after?
What they are checking: Whether they've delivered real efficiency gains, which the posting names as part of modernization work.
Tell me about a time you had several teams asking for your help at once. How did you decide what came first?
What they are checking: Whether they can prioritize in a fast-paced environment while keeping every requester informed.
What would you do
A new tariff rule takes effect next month. How would you help get the change into the Global Trade Management system?
What they are checking: Whether they can turn a regulation into clear requirements, testing and user guidance on a deadline.
A user says the GTM system is calculating duties wrong on some shipments. Walk me through how you'd investigate.
What they are checking: Whether they troubleshoot methodically, reproduce the issue and partner with IT rather than guessing.
How would you present findings to senior leadership who have five minutes and want one recommendation?
What they are checking: Whether they can lead with the answer and keep detail ready without burying leaders in data.
About the work
What do you know about international trade regulations, like tariffs, classification or customs documentation?
What they are checking: Whether they have enough trade knowledge to translate rules into system workflows, or a clear plan to learn.
How do you write requirements so that IT builds what the business actually needs?
What they are checking: Whether they write clear, testable requirements that prevent rework between business and technical teams.
What makes a good user guide or training material for a complex system?
What they are checking: Whether they can create resources that help users get the job done, not just describe every screen.
What tools do you use to analyze data, and how comfortable are you writing queries yourself?
What they are checking: Whether they can get their own answers from data instead of waiting on others for every request.
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