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JOB SUMMARY:

We are seeking a Director of Compliance Risk Management & Strategic Initiatives. In this role you will be responsible for overseeing and managing centralized compliance and risk management activities, ensuring smooth operations and achievement of strategic priorities. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Leads a small compliance risk management and operations team, consisting of compliance professionals who support operation activities for our ethics and compliance programs.; providing leadership and support to ensure the team’s efficient and effective functioning

Provide end-to-end oversight of the centralized risk assessment process (designing and implementing the process, overseeing outside counsel, coordinating and executing assessment activities, integrating assessment outcomes, and effectively communicating results), ensuring its effectiveness and adherence to best practices

Develop and implement centralized portions of our compliance risk management framework and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance across the organization.

Design and lead the delivery of various cross-compliance strategic initiatives and ensure the ethics and compliance function achieves its strategic priorities by setting clear objectives, monitoring progress and taking corrective action as necessary

Prepare insightful reports tailored for senior leadership and board of director audiences, highlighting achievements and areas of focus

Craft insightful and comprehensive reports specifically tailored for the board and senior leadership, offering clear insights into compliance risk management strategies, progress, and outcomes.

Designing and implement behavior management activities to help foster a culture of ethical conduct, compliance, and accountability.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate compliance considerations into strategic initiatives ensuring that compliance risks are identified, assessed and addressed from the planning stage.

Drive standardization of delivery and activities to provide efficient service as well as knowledge sharing and supporting related teams/projects

Stay up to date on industry trends and best practices in compliance risk management and leverage this knowledge to drive continuous improvement and innovation

RELATIONSHIPS:

• Reports to the Associate General Counsel – Global Compliance and Ethics

• Legal, including Global Services Legal, Sales & Delivery, Contracting, Geographic Compliance and Corporate Counsel.
• Corporate Functions and business stakeholders.
• Related subject matter experts (e.g., analytics, security professionals, government compliance).
• Outside counsel/external law firms.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: University degree (Business Administration, Law, Management, Compliance or a related field); Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP) or similar certification preferred 

Work experience: Seven to ten years of work experience in compliance risk management with a proven track record of success in developing, implementing or operating compliance programs

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience leading a team; excellent leadership and people management skills
• Knowledge of compliance and ethics framework for global corporations; knowledge of relevant laws, regulations and industry standards; strong understanding of risk management principles and methodologies with experience conducting risk assessments and developing risk mitigation strategies
• Demonstrated experience developing, implementing and/or managing corporate compliance programs and strategic projects
• Strong leadership skills and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with all levels and across functions
• Experience working remotely in a global, multi-cultural, fast-paced environment under tight timelines to deliver high-quality results
• Demonstrated integrity and ethical behavior with a commitment to promoting a culture of compliance and ethics within the organization
• Strong executive presence and ability to work effectively with senior leaders including excellent communication (written and verbal) and presentation skills; ability to synthesize complex analysis into clear recommendations
• Strong business acumen and risk spotting skills with proven analytical and problem-solving abilities 
• Capable of navigating complex regulatory landscapes, ability to stay focused when facing ambiguity and adapts well to changing needs within the business

BEHAVIOURS AND ATTRIBUTES:

WORK REQUIREMENTS:

· Limited travel required as needed (usually <10%).

· Must have ability to effectively work with others remotely, manage a schedule with global clients.

• Fluent in English

ADDITIONAL DESIRABLE CRITERIA:

• Experience in data analytics (source, sort, analysis, and conclusion of facts, findings and trends) while being able to summarize and present conclusions
• Confidence and credibility in dealing with internal management and personnel at client and peer companies.
• Highly motivated and proactive, with the ability to articulate company vision and policy, and to seek out areas of risk and priority.
• Ability to consistently apply good judgment and prioritize.
• Experience in one or more of the following compliance sectors:  anticorruption, anti-money laundering, competition law, confidentiality, data privacy, data and AI compliance, government compliance and trade compliance.

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