Compliance Director

Albemarle•Houston, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Compliance is responsible for designing, implementing, and continuously enhancing Ketjen’s global ethics and compliance program. This includes ensuring adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and ethical standards, while embedding a strong culture of integrity across the organization. This role will leverage and integrate Albemarle’s established compliance infrastructure into Ketjen’s operations to strengthen overall compliance capabilities. The position serves as a strategic business partner to leadership, is located in Ketjen's Clear Lake (Houston, TX office), and reports to the General Counsel.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD)
10+ years of experience in ethics, compliance, and risk management
Deep knowledge of global compliance frameworks and regulations, including: Anti-bribery and anti-corruption (FCPA, UK Bribery Act), Antitrust/competition laws, Third-party risk (AML, fraud, sanctions, modern slavery, conflict minerals)
Experience designing and leading global compliance programs
Strong alignment with Ketjen’s core values: curiosity, care, collaboration, humility, accountability, and integrity

Nice To Haves

Professional certifications (e.g., CCEP, CRCM or similar)
Experience in the chemicals or related industrial industry
Experience working in global, matrixed organizations

Responsibilities

Design and manage Ketjen’s ethics and compliance governance framework and controls
Advise on region-specific regulatory requirements
Review and update the Company’s Code of Conduct, policies, and procedures
Partner with functions to embed ethics and compliance controls into governance processes
Assess and enhance compliance training programs, ensuring continuous improvement
Promote a culture of compliance and risk-based decision-making with shared accountability
Serve as a business partner to functional and regional leaders on compliance matters
Lead communications reinforcing leadership’s commitment to ethical standards
Maintain and align the compliance risk assessment with the enterprise risk framework
Identify key risks and implement practical mitigation strategies and controls
Oversee third-party due diligence programs (suppliers, JV partners, distributors, etc.)
Oversee compliance analytics, metrics, and monitoring programs
Define and track KPIs to measure program effectiveness; report to senior leadership and advisory board
Lead Code of Conduct investigations and manage investigation framework
Support internal audit activities related to compliance and ethics
Maintain relationships with regulatory authorities and ensure required disclosures
Track regulatory changes and ensure internal awareness and alignment
Represent Ketjen in relevant industry groups and compliance forums