We have been retained by a leading global infrastructure group to search for a VP of Ethics and Compliance - US remote. This role offers a compelling opportunity for a seasoned Ethics & Compliance professional with strong strategic, operational, and interpersonal skills. It requires a dynamic leader who can balance high-level strategic planning with the day-to-day management of an Ethics & Compliance program.

Title
Vice President, Ethics & Compliance
Reporting to
Chief Compliance Officer
Number of Direct Reports
1-2
Location
Flexible (e.g., in-person or remote options available)

Principal Functions
The Ethics & Compliance Vice President will be a member of the leadership team within the Ethics & Compliance organization and will assist with the implementation, operation, and continuous improvement of the Ethics & Compliance Program. Primary duties include developing and executing the Ethics and Compliance Training and Communication Plan; assessing, revising, and overseeing the implementation of compliance-related policies and procedures; providing guidance to business stakeholders as a compliance subject matter expert; measuring and preparing internal reports on the maturity and success of the Program; and undertaking and supporting other critical Ethics and Compliance-related initiatives. This position reports to the Chief Compliance Officer.
Primary Duties

Strategy and Execution (25%): Develop and execute a strategic Compliance Training & Communications Plan to address key areas of risk and promote and embed a culture of compliance within the organization.
Policies and Procedures (25%): Assess, revise, and implement compliance-related policies and procedures.
Oversight and Continuous Improvement of Program (20%): Support the day-to-day management of the Ethics & Compliance Program and execution against the Compliance Strategic Plan, as well as implementation of recommendations from the company’s independent Compliance Monitor.
Partnership with Stakeholders (15%): Support internal and external reporting and engagement with stakeholders and regulators, including the company’s independent Compliance Monitor.
Expertise (15%): Serve as a subject matter expert on Compliance and promote the program and its goals to the workforce, including advising on day-to-day implementation of core Compliance policies and procedures.

Education / Certifications

BA/BS degree required
Juris Doctor preferred but not required
Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP) preferred but not required

Minimum Years of Work Experience

Minimum of 10 years of work experience related to Ethics & Compliance
Minimum of 2 years in an in-house Ethics & Compliance role

Knowledge / Skills

Experience developing, implementing, and/or enhancing corporate compliance programs
Experience with the design and execution of compliance-related training and communications
Knowledge of relevant legal and regulatory requirements, including bribery and corruption, fraud, and government contracting
Proven record of building, managing, and maintaining strong collaborative relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including senior management
Strong oral and written communication, presentation, and training skills, with advanced computer literacy (primarily MS Office)
Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and pro-active team player, with exceptional project management skills and the ability to turn early-stage ideas or concepts into final deliverables
Demonstrated ethics and integrity, with a clear understanding and adherence to ethical principles, company values, Code of Ethics, and policies. Must exemplify integrity, courage, candor, and active listening across corporate functions

Typical Physical Demands and Work Conditions

Typical office work conditions
Travel expected to be a minimum of 20%

Employer’s Rights
This job description does not list all responsibilities of the role. Incumbents may be asked to perform other functions. The company has the right to revise the job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment, and employment can be terminated by either the employee or the company at any time, with or without cause or notice, subject to applicable laws.

Leonid Group Corporate Governance is a talent acquisition consultancy that specializes in the placement of Legal, Compliance, Trade Compliance, & Ethics professionals on an international scale across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC. Legal and compliance are global disciplines with teams worldwide, and our network reflects this. We work with multinational corporations to help structure their departments with the best people, from the Global Chief Compliance Officer and General Counsel to the Compliance Analyst and Trade Compliance Specialist.