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Your day-to-day:

• Lead and coordinate anti-illicit trade strategies to protect PMK’s brand portfolio and business interests in Kazakhstan and Central Asia South (CAS).
• Develop and implement market-specific ITP plans aligned with PMI global strategies.
• Support regional teams in creating and executing ITP business plans and evaluating their effectiveness.
• Manage departmental budget and ensure compliance with PMI financial policies.
• Collect and analyze data on counterfeit and contraband tobacco products to support business decisions.
• Build and maintain relationships with customs and law enforcement agencies to facilitate inspections and enforcement actions.
• Collaborate with commercial teams to align business initiatives with anti-illicit trade efforts.
• Represent PMK at conferences and trainings to strengthen partnerships and share intelligence with local and international stakeholders.
• Contribute to regulatory campaigns using ITP data and narratives.
• Develop third-party advocacy platforms and awareness campaigns targeting consumers and trade.
• Lead track & trace initiatives and collaborate with global AIT teams on investigations.
• Ensure all activities comply with local laws and PMI internal standards.

Who we're looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Criminology, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 3-5 years of experience in Sales, Marketing, Corporate Affairs, or anti-illicit trade operations.
• Experience in law enforcement or regulatory compliance.
• Strong understanding of market dynamics and regional business environment.
• Excellent communication skills in Kazakh and English are preferrable.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Experience in the same functions is a strong advantage.

*Relocation support is not available for this job