Director, Specialty Compliance and Ethics - Seller Lifecycle Compliance
About The Position
The Director, Seller Compliance (Lifecycle) will lead the development and execution of comprehensive compliance strategies across the seller lifecycle within our marketplace ecosystem. The person in this role is responsible for ensuring that sellers meet regulatory, ethical, and operational standards throughout the seller’s lifecycle through ongoing monitoring and eventual offboarding. The right candidate will bring deep expertise in compliance, risk management, and marketplace operations, with a strong ability to influence cross -functional teams and drive scalable solutions. What you'll do... Lifecycle Strategy & Oversight Design and implement a holistic seller compliance framework covering lifecycle behaviors, monitoring, enforcement, and offboarding. Develop risk-based segmentation models to tailor compliance requirements by seller type, geography, and product category. Policy Development & Enforcement Lead the creation and refinement of seller compliance policies. Oversee enforcement mechanisms and escalation protocols for non-compliant behavior. Cross-Functional Leadership Partner with Legal, Product, Marketplace Risk, and Operations to align compliance initiatives with business goals. Serve as a key advisor to senior leadership on emerging risks and regulatory changes impacting seller operations. Technology & Automation Collaborate with Product and Engineering teams to build tools that automate compliance checks, reporting, and seller communications. Drive adoption of AI and machine learning models to proactively detect and prevent violations. Monitoring & Reporting Establish KPIs and dashboards to track compliance performance and trends across the seller base. Prepare executive-level reports and presentations for internal governance committees and external regulators. Training & Education Develop and deliver training programs for sellers and internal teams on compliance expectations and best practices. What you'll bring... Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law, Risk Management, or related field; advanced degree preferred. 10+ years of experience in compliance, risk, or marketplace operations, with at least 5 years in a leadership role. Proven track record of building and scaling compliance programs in a complex, fast-paced environment. Strong understanding of global regulatory frameworks (e.g., consumer protection, product safety, anti-money laundering). Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and strategic thinking skills. Experience working with cross-functional teams and influencing without direct authority. Preferred Qualifications Experience in e-commerce, retail, or technology sectors. Familiarity with seller onboarding platforms, KYC/AML tools, and compliance automation technologies. Certification in compliance or risk management (e.g., CCEP, CRCM, CAMS). The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law, Risk Management, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
- 10+ years of experience in compliance, risk, or marketplace operations, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
- Proven track record of building and scaling compliance programs in a complex, fast-paced environment.
- Strong understanding of global regulatory frameworks (e.g., consumer protection, product safety, anti-money laundering).
- Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and strategic thinking skills.
- Experience working with cross-functional teams and influencing without direct authority.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in e-commerce, retail, or technology sectors.
- Familiarity with seller onboarding platforms, KYC/AML tools, and compliance automation technologies.
- Certification in compliance or risk management (e.g., CCEP, CRCM, CAMS).
Responsibilities
- Lifecycle Strategy & Oversight Design and implement a holistic seller compliance framework covering lifecycle behaviors, monitoring, enforcement, and offboarding.
- Develop risk-based segmentation models to tailor compliance requirements by seller type, geography, and product category.
- Policy Development & Enforcement Lead the creation and refinement of seller compliance policies.
- Oversee enforcement mechanisms and escalation protocols for non-compliant behavior.
- Cross-Functional Leadership Partner with Legal, Product, Marketplace Risk, and Operations to align compliance initiatives with business goals.
- Serve as a key advisor to senior leadership on emerging risks and regulatory changes impacting seller operations.
- Technology & Automation Collaborate with Product and Engineering teams to build tools that automate compliance checks, reporting, and seller communications.
- Drive adoption of AI and machine learning models to proactively detect and prevent violations.
- Monitoring & Reporting Establish KPIs and dashboards to track compliance performance and trends across the seller base.
- Prepare executive-level reports and presentations for internal governance committees and external regulators.
- Training & Education Develop and deliver training programs for sellers and internal teams on compliance expectations and best practices.
Benefits
- At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet.
- Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage.
- Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance.
- Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting.
- Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.
- You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
- The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment.
- It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable.
- For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.
- Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities.
- Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates.
- Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.
- Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment.
- Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.
- For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
