Director - Ethics and Compliance

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead the cultural integration of ethics and compliance at the MMS, ensuring a visible, respected, and approachable E&C presence within a dynamic, technical manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrate an authentic and positive mindset, good judgment and confidence to encourage approachability and gain trust.
• Integrate into the MMS SLT by demonstrating value to the Site Head and his/her direct reports.
• Lead, mentor, and manage the team of 5 volunteer Ethics & Compliance Representatives (ECRs), part of a :30-person Regional Network, growing to over 300 ECRs worldwide, including - in cooperation with the ECRs’ managers - relevant aspects of annual performance reviews.
• Serve as an E&C role model, spokesperson and liaison to employees and other stakeholders across the Airbus organization.
• Proactively analyze site-specific compliance risks, particularly concerning manufacturing operations, and develop concrete, actionable mitigation strategies for the Site Head and SLT.
• Lead internal investigations of alleged Compliance violations, partnering with HR, Legal and other functions, where helpful.
• Evaluate evidence critically and unemotionally, and remain open to reconsidering whether it may be misleading.
• Aid in litigation matters, including the issuance of litigation holds and/or responses to subpoenas.
• Guide professionals at AAI and its affiliated entities on conducting Internal Control Self-Assessments and serve as a focal point for internal and external audits and subsidiary Fit-Checks.
• Oversee and make timely, informed decisions on the E&C compliance program, including due diligence for third-party engagements, conflict of interest disclosures, and requests for gifts, hospitality, and sponsorships.
• Promptly and professionally respond to requests from various stakeholders, including AAI Leadership, the Office of General Counsel, Compliance Committees, and Internal and External Auditors.
• Define, track, and report on key E&C metrics and workstreams, consistently seeking to improve the clarity and usefulness of E&C reporting to stakeholders.
• Scrutinize Airbus’ Directives, Methods and Guidelines to ensure alignment and coordination on implementing processes and procedures.
• Become proficient with Airbus' electronic tools and process flow management in support of decisions, as well as to enable guidance and training to end-users.
• Contribute to the North American OneRoof team’s objectives by completing tasks, meeting deadlines, and achieving results.

Qualified Experience / Skills / Training

• Education: Bachelor's degree from a US accredited university (or equivalent).
• Law degree (juris doctorate) from a qualified US institution, or equivalent legal training, preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 10 years of progressive professional experience, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial enterprise. At least 3 years in a dedicated Compliance leadership role and significant exposure to a fast-paced manufacturing or heavy industrial environment. Demonstrable experience implementing processes and controls in E&C, export control, regulatory, quality, finance, audit, corporate or a related discipline.
• Licensure/Certifications: Professional certification such as a Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP) or paralegal certificate is welcome but not mandatory.