Compliance Operations & Communications Leader

Roles and Responsibilities

• Compliance Operations: Oversee operational management of the global compliance programs function, including risk and governance, training, communications, anti-bribery, and other compliance-related initiatives.
• Design, Implement, and Improve Processes: Design, implement, and continuously improve compliance processes, frameworks, and workflows to enhance the efficiency, consistency, and scalability of the compliance program.
• Partner with Experts: Partner with compliance subject matter experts across risk areas, including anti-corruption, trade compliance, data privacy, antitrust, and third-party risk management, to ensure operational infrastructure supports their objectives.
• Develop Dashboards and Reporting: Develop and maintain dashboards, metrics, and reporting frameworks to provide clear visibility into compliance program performance, emerging risks, and key trends.

Compliance Communications

• Strategic Communications Strategy: Develop and execute a comprehensive, enterprise-wide compliance communications strategy that promotes awareness, understanding, and engagement with compliance policies, expectations, and values.
• Content Creation: Create compelling content for a range of formats, including newsletters, intranet sites, video messages, town halls, posters, digital media, and executive talking points.
• Collaboration and Integration: Partner closely with the business segments, Trade, Corporate Communications, and other functions to ensure compliance messaging is integrated into broader organizational communications and culture-building efforts.
• Measurement and Iteration: Measure the effectiveness of communications and campaigns through surveys, engagement analytics, and other feedback mechanisms, and iterate based on results.
• Support Leadership Presentations: Support the CCO in preparing high-impact presentations, board materials, and executive briefings, and manage internal events such as Integrity Week and other leadership engagement forums.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, communications, law, or a related field.
• At least 10 years of professional experience, with at least 8 years in compliance, ethics, risk management, or a closely related function within a large multinational organization.
• Demonstrated experience in managing compliance operations, including program governance, process improvement, and performance measurement.
• Prominent track record of developing and executing compliance communications strategies and awareness campaigns at an enterprise scale.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex regulatory and compliance topics into clear, engaging, and accessible messaging for diverse audiences.
• Experience working across multiple jurisdictions and navigating the complexities of a global operating environment.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously and deliver results on time and within budget.
• A collaborative and team-oriented working style, along with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization, from front-line employees to the C-suite.

Desired Characteristics

• A self-starter who takes initiative, identifies opportunities for improvement, and drives execution without waiting for direction.
• A true team player who fosters a spirit of collaboration, supports colleagues across the compliance function and the broader organization, and contributes to a positive and inclusive working environment.
• An intellectual curiosity and a genuine passion for compliance, ethics, and organizational culture.
• A strong business acumen, sound judgment, and the ability to navigate ambiguity and complexity.
• A high degree of integrity, professionalism, and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential matters.