Job Description

Specific Responsibilities

The Global Compliance & Ethics Director provides leadership and management of the Company’s compliance and ethics program on compliance and ethics matters that arise from the day-to-day operations of a global, public, and regulated company.  This individual will report to the Audit Committee on a regular cadence and will be responsible for advising and supporting the business as a compliance and ethics subject matter expert.  This individual will manage the design, implementation, and maintenance of the Company’s global compliance and ethics program, including providing guidance and insights on current and emerging compliance and ethics topics, trends, regulations, and enforcement; improving the quality of the compliance and ethics program to drive business decision making and performance; and influencing change and best practices and approaches through strong collaboration and communication at various levels of the Company. Problems faced are often complex and require extensive investigation and analysis. This individual will report to the Vice President, Deputy General Counsel, Legal.

Governance

Ownership of the execution of functional strategy, framework, controls/systems, and operational direction of a global program in 4+ continents.
Ownership of day-to-day operation of all elements of the compliance and ethics program. Advises on specific requirements for the program.
Supports other functions (such as finance, global supply chain, government affairs, etc.) designing and maintaining governance frameworks/controls/systems, ensuring compliance and ethics is incorporated.

Guidance, Communications, and Training

Provides guidance and counseling on complex, compliance and ethics issues. Serves as a business partner to functional and/or regional business units and leaders.
Develops, implements, and maintains (including continual improvement) compliance and ethics policies, procedures, guidance, practices, training, awareness, and communications.

Risk Management, Analytics, Monitoring, & Investigations

Manages and maintains risk assessments and develops and implements pragmatic solutions to identify risks.
Manages and tracks legal and regulatory developments and research related to compliance and ethics and provide updates to business partners, senior leadership, and support functions as appropriate.
Ownership of the Company’s compliance due diligence program.
Ownership of internal investigations and assists in establishing and maintaining the Company Ethics Line including metrics and analytics.

Skills and Competencies

Business Acumen:

The proven ability to translate complex issues into clear business terms and otherwise “demystify” complex concepts for clients at all levels of the organization.

Results Oriented:

The experience and confidence to push for change and, when appropriate, to challenge the status quo in a way that will be heard and respected.
The proven ability to strategically frame and prioritize risk-related assessments and action plans, evaluate issues incisively and pragmatically, and independently make decisions regarding complex issues with minimal supervision

Building Relationships and Influence:

Proven ability to communicate and engage with and influence in a highly collaborative, matrixed organization
Pragmatic problem solver with a proactive, energetic, and enthusiastic approach to all tasks, great or small, and the confidence to work with talented and demanding business teams.
Proven ability to partner with various stakeholders including community and industry groups to ensure that positive working relationships are developed and maintained on behalf of the Company.
Demonstrated ability to manage large, complex issues and programs and to effectively communicate within the organization about complex issues and programs to influence senior and executive leadership.
Excellent Communication Skills (written and verbal) including the ability to influence others to accept challenges, practices, and approaches.
Strong teamwork orientation, with the ability to work independently as needed.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, nimble, and team-oriented environment.
Proven strong aptitude for extensive investigation, analysis, and problem solving.
Maturity, stature, and strong interpersonal skills; a recognized leader whose counsel and judgment are actively sought

Qualifications & Experience

The successful candidate will have the following qualifications and experience:

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school. Bachelors and/or masters degree with 15+ years of compliance work experience in lieu of Juris Doctor.
At least 10 years of legal compliance experience in a law firm or corporate legal or compliance department.
Extensive experience in the design, execution, and monitoring of global compliance and ethics programs.
Substantives knowledge and experience related to:

Bribery and anti-corruption laws (e.g., FCPA, UK Bribery Act)
Third-party risk management (e.g., anti-money laundering, fraud, human rights, economic sanctions)
Trade compliance regulations (e.g., export controls, economic sanctions, antiboycott)
Data Protection and Privacy regulations
Competition / antitrust laws
Internal Investigations or auditing and/or
Project management 

Oil and gas industry experience is not required but is a plus.