Corporate Compliance & Ethics Expert – (Director/Analyst, Fully Remote United States)

Gartner•Remote - Texas, TX

3d•$148,000 - $175,500•Remote

About The Position

Gartner is seeking a Corporate Compliance and Ethics Expert (Director/Analyst). Gartner Analysts are experienced thought leaders who provide critical insights on executive-level priorities for a broad range of global organizations. Utilizing exceptional research and analytical skills, this Analyst will author pragmatic and provocative research which Gartner clients consume and apply to propel their business toward key objectives. This Analyst will also be a trusted source of advice for clients, discussing complex client challenges and offering appropriate recommendations. Specifically, the ideal candidate will be asked to author research for publication and support client conversations on: transforming and optimizing compliance functions and programs keeping pace with and understanding the impact of complex, changing regulatory environments on organizations’ business models and processes developing risk strategies and frameworks for compliance and regulatory risks leveraging data analytics to optimize compliance risk assessments and compliance monitoring As a Gartner Analyst, you will engage with clients every day: on the phone, in videoconferences, and when requested, on stage at a Gartner event. To be effective in role, you must: create insightful and actionable research for Chief Compliance Officers that is differentiated from information that they would get from external sources remain ahead of the curve on developments and issues within these specified areas by understanding the broader ecosystem related to compliance programs, partnering with experts internally, and learning from our clients’ best practices maintain Gartner’s industry leadership reputation by thoughtfully responding to press inquiries when required

Requirements

A minimum of 10+ years of compliance, legal, or regulatory experience, most recently as a deputy or divisional chief compliance officer/senior compliance leader.
Bachelor’s degree (preferably in economics, business or international studies) or equivalent experience.
Experience in advising the leadership team/ board of directors (or designated committee) on compliance priorities and providing actionable recommendations to support informed decision-making.
Experience in integrating quantitative and qualitative evidence into executive-ready narratives and recommendations that support management decision needs.
Experience in cross-functional collaboration with Legal, ERM, Finance or Internal Audit.
Experience in conducting compliance risk assessments and reporting.
Experience in monitoring and analyzing new regulatory changes to ensure timely adaptation of internal policies and procedures.
Experience in supporting corporate governance initiatives to ensure continued alignment with compliance standards and expectations.
Experience in designing, implementing, and enhancing enterprise compliance frameworks, including development of policies and procedures, training, monitoring, and reporting mechanisms to ensure organizational integrity and consistency.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to adjust style to different audiences.
Executive presence; can immediately establish credibility with executives and additional stakeholders.
Ability to navigate and thrive in a highly matrixed work environment.
Willingness to offer flexible working hours within reason to serve Gartner’s global client base.
Ability to travel on occasion for team offsites and Gartner conferences (<10% of the year).

Nice To Haves

Post-graduate law or economics degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Author pragmatic and provocative research which Gartner clients consume and apply to propel their business toward key objectives.
Provide critical insights on executive-level priorities for a broad range of global organizations.
Serve as a trusted source of advice for clients, discussing complex client challenges and offering appropriate recommendations.
Author research for publication and support client conversations on transforming and optimizing compliance functions and programs.
Analyze and understand the impact of complex, changing regulatory environments on organizations’ business models and processes.
Develop risk strategies and frameworks for compliance and regulatory risks.
Leverage data analytics to optimize compliance risk assessments and compliance monitoring.
Engage with clients every day on the phone, in videoconferences, and potentially on stage at a Gartner event.
Create insightful and actionable research for Chief Compliance Officers that is differentiated from external sources.
Remain ahead of the curve on developments and issues within specified areas by understanding the broader ecosystem related to compliance programs, partnering with experts internally, and learning from clients’ best practices.
Respond to press inquiries when required to maintain Gartner’s industry leadership reputation.