Ethics & Compliance - Leader (US)

cargill • Shorewood, MN

13d • $150,000 - $160,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Cargill is committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. Sitting at the heart of the supply chain, we partner with farmers and customers to source, make and deliver products that are vital for living. Our 155,000 team members innovate with purpose, providing customers with life’s essentials so businesses can grow, communities prosper, and consumers live well. With over 160 years of experience as a family company, we look ahead while remaining true to our values. We put people first. We reach higher. We do the right thing—today and for generations to come.

The Ethics & Compliance Leader leads the design and deployment of global compliance framework activities and programs or implements specific programs within assigned businesses or functions. As a recognized subject matter expert in this area, this role advises on highly complex compliance programs and activities, ensuring they are risk-based, aligned with business needs, and consistent with regulatory requirements, expectations, and industry benchmarks.

Requirements

• Deep knowledge of anti-bribery laws, including the FCPA, UK Bribery Act, and other global anti-corruption regulations, with experience working across international markets.
• Experience leading third-party due diligence, bribery and corruption risk management, third-party lifecycle compliance, and M&A due diligence & integration activities.
• 10+ years of relevant work experience.
• Bachelor's degree in related fields
• 8+ years of experience in Ethics & Compliance, Anti-Corruption, Investigations, Audits, Risk Management, or related functions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience developing and presenting training to business leaders.
• Experience supporting and managing mandatory compliance processes and controls.

Nice To Haves

• Law degree (JD, Bachelor of Laws, or equivalent)
• Professional certification in Ethics & Compliance, or a related field (e.g., CCEP, CFE, CAMS, or CIA) is preferred.
• Intermediate Spanish

Responsibilities

• Advises on the design, deployment, and continuous improvement of global compliance framework activities and programs to support the development and implementation of effective compliance programs across businesses and functions.
• Uses data, dashboards, and AI tools to identify trends, monitor risks, and measure program effectiveness.
• Advises on the design and leads the deployment of ethics and compliance standards and procedures through training programs and communication channels to drive understanding and adoption.
• Advises ethics and compliance leadership, employees, and internal partners on regulatory and program requirements and expectations, guiding the application of compliance activities and programs.
• Advises on the development and execution of global compliance program strategy, identifies complex issues, challenges, and opportunities, and ensures alignment with broader company objectives.
• Conducts or provides input on complex investigations and audits related to compliance breaches, applying forensic techniques and data analysis tools to evaluate findings and support recommendations.

Benefits

• Minnesota Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 48 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law.
• Discretionary incentive award

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior