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Job Purpose and Impact
The Ethics & Compliance Leader leads the design and deployment of global compliance framework activities and programs or implements specific programs within assigned businesses or functions. As a recognized subject matter expert in this area, this role advises on highly complex compliance programs and activities, ensuring they are risk-based, aligned with business needs, and consistent with regulatory requirements, expectations, and industry benchmarks.
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Essential Functions
- Deep knowledge of anti-bribery laws, including the FCPA, UK Bribery Act, and other global anti-corruption regulations, with experience working across international markets.
- Experience leading third-party due diligence, bribery and corruption risk management, third-party lifecycle compliance, and M&A due diligence & integration activities.
Program Design & Deployment: Advises on the design, deployment, and continuous improvement of global compliance framework activities and programs to support the development and implementation of effective compliance programs across businesses and functions.
Data Analysis: Uses data, dashboards, and AI tools to identify trends, monitor risks, and measure program effectiveness.
Communication: Advises on the design and leads the deployment of ethics and compliance standards and procedures through training programs and communication channels to drive understanding and adoption.
Stakeholder Management: Advises ethics and compliance leadership, employees, and internal partners on regulatory and program requirements and expectations, guiding the application of compliance activities and programs.
Strategy Development: Advises on the development and execution of global compliance program strategy, identifies complex issues, challenges, and opportunities, and ensures alignment with broader company objectives.
Investigations & Audits: Conducts or provides input on complex investigations and audits related to compliance breaches, applying forensic techniques and data analysis tools to evaluate findings and support recommendations.
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Qualifications
Minimum
- 10+ years of relevant work experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in related fields
- 8+ years of experience in Ethics & Compliance, Anti-Corruption, Investigations, Audits, Risk Management, or related functions.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience developing and presenting training to business leaders.
- Experience supporting and managing mandatory compliance processes and controls.
Preferred
- Law degree (JD, Bachelor of Laws, or equivalent)
- Professional certification in Ethics & Compliance, or a related field (e.g., CCEP, CFE, CAMS, or CIA) is preferred.
- Intermediate Spanish
Compensation Data
The expected salary for this position is approximately $150,000 to $160,000. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific location, certifications, education, and level of experience. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. This position is eligible for a discretionary incentive award. The incentive award amount is dependent upon company performance and your personal.
Minnesota Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 48 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet.
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