International Business Job Titles and Career Options

International Business Job Titles and Career Options



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BY ALISON DOYLE

 

Updated July 07, 2018

As companies grow larger and the world economy becomes more globalized, the business world expands across borders to help discover, control, and expand new markets internationally. As a result, these organizations need more and more workers to remain competitive in the ever-growing business climate.

Companies are hiring employees interested in working alongside others on the global stage, from entry-level positions to management roles in fields such as communications, finance, technology, and government.

Are you interested in working overseas? Review these typical qualifications for getting hired for international employment, as well as lists of international business and international affairs job titles.

International Business Job and Education Requirements

International business is still a newly emerging field, making it very accessible for new graduates entering the workforce or for employees within a company looking to make a change. For most international business jobs, companies require a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. Many candidates also have a Master of Business Administration (MBA) or another professional degree such as a Master in International Management (MIIM) to illustrate their passion for business, economics, and management. 

In addition to education, viable candidates are also successful communicators. These international roles require employees to act as an ambassador or representative for their company and to engage in contracts and deal making with other companies or clients abroad.

Companies expect professionals to not only know their products and mission, but also to keep in mind the cultural nuances that may be present. Without the proper respect and consideration for differences in business practices, clients, businesses, and entire markets could be lost. Learning new languages, keeping up with new practices and technologies, and furthering your education are great ways to stay abreast and maintain your competitive edge with international business matters.

Here are lists of job titles for international business and international affairs/development positions.

International Business Job Titles

Business Development: Companies seeking to expand from national into global organizations require astute business development professionals if they are to control their financial risk and achieve an international presence.

Business Development Associate

Director of International Growth





Global Business Administrator





Global Business Analysis Director





International Business Analyst





International Business Development Director





International Business Operations Associate





International Business Specialist





Junior Business Development Manager





Manager International Business Development





Middle East Business Development Manager





Asia Regional Representative

Economic Development / International Relief: These job titles are often employed by Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs) such as Action Africa, the American Red Cross, Bank Information Center, Global Justice Now, One Campaign, and Third World Network.

Country Director

Development Assistant





Development Associate





Economic Development Specialist





Economic Security Delegate





Education Specialist





Emergency Health Program Coordinator

Emergency Response Coordinator

Family Planning Adviser





Fellow, Energy





Finance Director





Food Security Analyst





Global Relations Officer





Grants and Compliance Manager





Head of Mission





Human Dimension Officer





Humanitarian Program Manager





Red Cross Country Representative





Research Associate, Africa





Research Associate, Latin America





Research Associate, Middle East





Researcher, Conflict Mapping





Response Team Leader





Senior Crisis Adviser





Sustainable Agriculture and Gender Adviser





Technical Adviser, Family Planning and Reproductive Health





Urban Displacement Policy Adviser





Woman's Protection and Empowerment Manager

Global Trade, Sales and Marketing: According to the World Trade Association (WGO), in 2014 merchandise exports from WTO members totaled US$ 18.0 trillion. Exports of commercial services garnered US$ 4.87 trillion.

Assistant Manager, International Marketing Services

Bilingual Customer Service Representative





Bilingual Sales Representative





Business Engagement Director





Cocoa Trader Trainee





European Markets Team Lead





Foreign Trade Zone Administrator





Global Account Manager





International Manager, Marketing and Communications





International Market Coordinator





International Sales Director





International Trade Specialist





Manager, Global Sales and Marketing Operations





Marketing Manager Asia





Marketing Director





Sales Manager, International Content Sales





Trade Assistant - International





Trade and Customs Manager





Trade Compliance Analyst





Trade Compliance Leader





Direct Marketing Assistant

Global Purchasing and Logistics: Managing international supply chains of products and commodities is a lucrative job – global logistics managers typically make over $95,000 annually.

Analyst, Logistics

Export Specialist





Global Commodity Manager





Global Product Manager





Global Supply Manager





Import/Export Specialist





International Logistics Coordinator





International Operations Accelerated Development Program





International Pricing, Process and Administration Analyst





Manager of Contracts





Principal International Products Manager





Purchasing and Planning Analyst





Purchasing Coordinator - International

Human Resources: It takes superb strategic planning talents to manage an international workforce.

Analyst - International Benefits

International Assignment Specialist





International Claims Manager 





International Retirement Leader





International Traveling Recruiter

International / Foreign Affairs: Interested in international diplomacy or foreign policy?

Here are a few career tracks to consider.

Counterintelligence Officer

Deputy Director for Countering Violent Extremism





Director of Policy





Foreign Affairs Specialist





Foreign Policy Advisor





Foreign Service Officer





Intelligence Analyst





Policy Analyst





Political Affairs Officer





Program Assistant





Protection Coordinator





Public Affairs Officer

International Banking and Finance: Global investment banks are always recruiting top talent – the leading firms are Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan Chase, Barclays, Bank of America Corporation, Morgan Stanley, and Deutsche Bank.

Account Executive

Analyst, International Treasury





Financial Analyst - Global Implementation Team





Foreign Banking Compliance Officer





Foreign Currency Investment Advisor





Foreign Currency Sales Representative





International Banking Coordinator





Microfinance Program Coordinator

Rotational International Integration Director

International Law: Seeking a career in international law? U.S.News ranks these five international law programs as the best in the country: New York University, Harvard University, Columbia University, Georgetown University, and Yale University. 

Associate Director, Regulatory Affairs

General Counsel





Legal System Monitor





Mid-Level International Associate (Attorney)

Information Technology (IT) / Technical Operations: Here are a few of the typical IT jobs that require an enthusiasm for living and working abroad.

Incident Analyst

International Affairs Cyber Analyst





International Technical Coordinator





SEO/SEM Analyst - International





Technical Associate Country Manager

Technical Program Manager - International Expansion Team

Vice President of Global Data and Platform

International Travel and Communications: People with a talent for foreign languages have a wide variety of options when it comes to finding work for companies, non-profits, and NGOs operating across the globe.

Communications Officer

Director of Fundraising and Communications





Events Manager





Global Internal Communication Specialist





International Business Meeting Planner





International Travel Counselor





Interpreter





Lead Proposal Writer





Publications Editor





Translator

Project Management / Consulting Roles: Here are a few of the opportunities offered for those with management consulting expertise.

Chief of Party

Controller





International Division Project Coordinator





International Management Consultant





International Retail Operations Consulting Manager





Multinational Manager





Operations Analyst





Partnership Analyst





Project Manager

Ready to apply for a rewarding and exciting career abroad? Check out the best international job search engine sites, as well as these tips for arranging an international job interview.

 https://www.thebalancecareers.com/international-business-job-titles-2061531