Head of Compliance, Airbus Americas

Airbus•Herndon, VA

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

Airbus Americas Legal & Compliance has consolidated the management of related compliance duties into a dedicated position, reporting directly to the North American General Counsel. The Head of Compliance, Airbus Americas is responsible for managing a matrix of ethics and export control professionals actively providing counsel and guidance to approximately 11,000 employees across 26 sites — including Airbus Americas' Headquarters, Final Assembly Lines, Engineering Centers, and Training Centers, as well as Airbus affiliated entities throughout North America. As the primary executive responsible for overseeing the execution of Airbus' Compliance Program in the United States, the successful candidate will work closely with functional leaders representing Legal, Finance, Human Resources, Procurement, Security, and Information Management to ensure the appropriate resourcing and expertise to support Operations, including the continued expansion in the Region. This is a senior leadership role for a candidate who brings both subject-matter authority and a demonstrated ability to build, develop and lead high-performing professional teams in a complex multinational environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline
At least fifteen (15) years of substantial senior experience in compliance, ethics, export controls, trade compliance and legal matters
Leadership, management and coaching experience of a professional team
Background with a multinational company
Recognized compliance certification (e.g., CCEP, CCEP-I)
Able to work in US without current or future need for visa sponsorship
History of providing strategic guidance and regulatory expertise
Working knowledge of US export control regimes, ITAR and EAR
Working knowledge of foreign export control regimes, sanctions and other geopolitical matters
Working knowledge of anti-bribery and corruption frameworks, including the FCPA
Promotes a cultural commitment to Compliance
Strong management expertise, acts as a coach and develops others, with particular care towards team members and their careers
Respectfully listens, exercises empathy, inspires trust and motivates others
Shares credit and visibility; candidly and openly appraises own strengths and weaknesses
Maintains and projects confidence even when not supported by others
Leverages a strong Regional and Global network to remove barriers and accelerate actions
Effectively integrates efforts across departments, businesses and functions
Influences, persuades and negotiates conflicts in a constructive way, with win-win solutions under high-stakes circumstances, always remaining respectful and professional
Navigates functional and cultural differences effectively
Demonstrates an unquestionable level of personal ethics and integrity
Applies strong analytical skills, as well as sensitivity and creativity, to solve problems in a practical, positive and productive manner
Proactively identifies emerging Compliance issues and legal/regulatory risks
Develops and maintains a long-term, strategic big-picture view of the Company; foresees obstacles and opportunities, and generates creative ideas
Maintains a positive outlook, works constructively under pressure and responds resourcefully to change and ambiguity
Remains consistently available as a valuable, trusted and approachable resource, providing insight, guidance, coaching, and constructive feedback
Dedicated to producing professional, clear and error-free work product that meets or exceeds expectations
Manifests a desire to continuously learn and grow in the Compliance field and the Airbus organization
Communicates complex concepts in a succinct and clear manner, especially to senior leaders; comfortable addressing large groups
Understands and is able to train others regarding various Compliance laws and regulations
Fluency in English, written and spoken
Microsoft Office and Google Suite
Hybrid: 3 days in our Herndon, VA Headquarters/2 days from home
Vision: able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings.
Hearing: able to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on the production floor including safety warnings or alarms.
Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications.
Equipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts.
Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs.
Lifting: able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs.
Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools.
Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on the computer.
Squatting / Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving or in a/c storage compartments.
Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices and for long periods during trade shows.
Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice.
Climbing: able to climb stairs to reach helipads; able to climb on and off of an aircraft.
Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents): able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces.
Personal Protective Equipment required: Required PPE includes, but is not limited to, Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Respirators/Masks, and/or Protective Gloves as required by site and/or customer site
Administrative position only PPE required: Steel-toed shoes are required for all shop floor visits, appropriate hearing/eye protection may also be required when visiting the shop floor.
This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Nice To Haves

Juris Doctor from an accredited US law school, or equivalent advanced degree (LL.M., MBA)
Prior experience in a manufacturing company or industrial setting
Prior experience representing an organization before US regulatory agencies
Experience operating within a matrixed multinational environment
Experience with export control and compliance (including KYC) digital tools, including use of AI technologies
Fluency in other languages such as French, Spanish, or German

Responsibilities

Drive the Regional implementation and administration of the Airbus’ global Compliance program
Promote awareness of, and adherence to, the Airbus’ Code of Conduct and Values, and embed a Compliance culture throughout Airbus' North American businesses
Take ownership, lead by example and demonstrate transparency, always supporting the Airbus Speak-up culture
Ensure accountability across the regional One Roof Compliance function by acting in a collaborative 'One Team' manner to meet Airbus’ Compliance priorities
Continuously improve the Company's approach to Compliance by making it simple, accessible and instinctive
Contribute to the Company's enterprise risk management process
Own the regional Compliance risk assessment and translate findings into program priorities
Set regional direction and standards across anti-bribery and corruption, conflicts of interest, fraud, data privacy, competition, retaliation and related compliance domains
Ensure compliant third party management, including categorization, screening and diligence, applied to customers, suppliers, consultants, and partners
Seamlessly coordinate Know-Your-Customer and Know-Your-Supplier with Finance and Toulouse-based Compliance teams
Manage and oversee lobbyist and special advisor engagements, review, and confirm their adherence to Airbus' BDSI and L&SA policies
Manage the NA ECR and EPoC networks by driving engagement and incorporating feedback
Develop effective tactics to engage the Company's employee base through messaging, communications, and training to encourage universal awareness of Ethics and Export Control obligations and in support of 100% completion of employee annual training objectives
Lead and oversee internal investigations of Compliance concerns which may relate to bribery, fraud, data privacy, competition, conflicts of interest, export control, procurement, retaliation, security, and other concerns, with and/or without the assistance of external counsel
Evaluate and/or investigate concerns or issues that have been discovered and/or escalated; determine and implement corrective actions and assess whether disclosure is required and/or recommended
Oversee the regional OpenLine system for employee reporting of Compliance concerns, including tracking and meaningful reporting
Represent Airbus in communications and negotiations with Compliance-related claimants, working closely with Legal and HR
Participate in the North American Disciplinary Committee (NADC)
Ensure compliance within the regulatory environment for all applicable trade compliance regimes
Be responsible for organization and classification efforts across the Region, ensuring consistent methodology and application
Manage "red flag identification" and risk mitigation related to compliance violations and U.S. export control laws and regulations
Manage the implementation, audit and update of AAI's Internal Control Plan, Local Control Plans and Part 130 requirements
Ensure appropriate technical depth is retained and developed within the regional export control team
Keep the North American Senior Leadership team and the AAI Board informed and advised regarding updates and status of implementation of Airbus' Compliance program, any disclosures or other critical or strategic Compliance matters
Maintain transparent and effective coordination with the Company's Senior Leadership — both in the Region (Chairman/Chief Executive, Heads of Legal, Finance, HR, Procurement, Security and Sales), as well as in the Company's Toulouse-based headquarters
Regularly interface with the SVP Group Ethics and Compliance Officer, the Airbus Compliance Steering Committee, the Airbus Export Compliance Council, the Compliance core group, and senior legal and compliance management across Airbus' divisions
Participate in Airbus Core Team discussions and the Chief Compliance Officer and HO Export Control's coordination meetings
Represent Airbus at conferences, seminars and industry groups involving ethics, trade, and security compliance
Manage the coordination of various internal and external audit requests, including internal trade compliance assessments, fit checks, Internal Control Self-Assessments (ICSA), secondary control evaluations, and the recommended actions resulting from such reviews
Establish and report regional Compliance performance metrics
Supervise Compliance projects across Airbus subsidiaries, including mergers and PMI activities
Lead, develop and supervise the Regional One Roof E&C and Export Control Compliance teams
Coach, mentor and assist team members with career development and ensure appropriate skills and capacity are available
Build career progression and development pathways across both compliance disciplines
Establish effective working relationships with the leadership teams of Regional Divisions, production facilities, affiliated entities, and global support functions
Develop a strong network of Airbus experts, managers and staff to assist with effective and efficient communication and decision making
Understand the different business models, products, services, customers and suppliers of the Company's divisions and affiliates to better identify and mitigate risk
Support other areas of Legal & Compliance, as needed, which may include corporate governance, government contracting, litigation and Airbus' Political Action Committee
Keep abreast of legal and regulatory developments that may affect the Company and advise the Company regarding applicable legal and/or regulatory issues