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Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for overseeing the provision of advice to the businesses and functions on ethics and compliance initiatives
• Embed a strong culture of ethics and compliance in the Americas including promoting a Speak Up culture.
• Collaborate with the CECO to develop the strategic direction of the E&C program for the Americas, including developing, maintaining, and constantly improving the program.
• Help the business integrate Ethics and Compliance into its daily management and strategic planning.
• Provide timely, accurate and pragmatic advice to relevant stakeholders in the Americas on a range of E&C issues, including working with government officials, use of third parties, due diligence issues, international trade regulations, etc.
• Ensure alignment of the regional plan with global E&C priorities and sharing of standard processes.
• Provide guidance on compliance-related matters, and builds and maintains strong working relationships across all functions and levels of the organization.
• Support compliance training and communications, including tailoring content, audience identification, training delivery, and completion tracking.
• Conduct risk assessments and monitoring activities in the Americas.
• Third party risk management - liaise with the business to ensure timely and accurate due diligence/economic sanctions/KYC screening of third parties.
• Executes on additional projects and workstreams as required to develop and mature the company's Ethics & Compliance Program.
• Manage and mentor a team of ethics & compliance professionals in the Americas.

Qualifications:

• JD or equivalent preferred

• Substantial experience (10+ years) in managing ethics and compliance programs and/or equivalent strategic advisory experience in key ethics and compliance areas such as Anti-Bribery and Corruption, Anti-Money Laundering, International Trade Regulations, Conflicts of Interest, Fraud, Due Diligence and third-party management.
• Deep understanding of ABC law and practice, together with an ability to apply that knowledge to complex and sensitive scenarios.
• Self-confidence to take a firm stand and able to seek solutions to complex issues.
• Strong moral compass and unquestionable integrity.
• Excellent judgment, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated and ability to work independently, but collaborate with team and business stakeholders.
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and maintain flexibility in fast-paced, changing environment.
• Highly organized with attention to detail.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion concerning highly confidential, privileged information.
• Position is a hybrid role based in Chicago, IL.
• Regional travel may be necessary, up to 10%.
• Spanish and/or Portuguese language skills are highly preferred.

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