About the position
In this role, you will oversee our global Regulatory and Client Service Compliance to foster a culture of compliance and ensure our Firm adheres with all regulatory requirements. You will design sustainable and flexible solutions and processes that will be applied horizontally across pillars and regions. You will be responsible for building, shaping and driving a robust and comprehensive approach to regulatory compliance matters, partnering closely with senior leaders within the Legal and Risk & Resilience functions, as well as our broader Firm. Accordingly, you will be responsible for owning and overseeing programs and activities across all regulatory areas including, but not limited to, anti-corruption, trade and sanctions, anti-fraud, anti-money laundering, mergers and acquisitions, government and securities, antitrust, privacy, conflicts of interest (incl. personal investments), center of excellence (diligence and continuous screening), and FinalDocs. You will lead and drive the regulatory compliance agenda which includes the continuous evolution of the program based on our Firm's risk profile. You will also provide internal visibility to the ever-changing nature of the regulatory landscape and ensure appropriate enhancements to our ongoing programs and activities as needed. You will support the enhancement of tools, standards, and metrics on regulatory compliance matters (e.g., dashboards, systems, testing) and ensure geographic compliance leads have a holistic, integrated understanding of the relevant and specific regulatory areas for their regions and deliver expertise and guidance as needed. You will also provide input on the development of our broader capabilities (e.g., learning, communications) as it relates to regulatory compliance. As a senior member of the Regulatory and Client Service Compliance team as well as our E&C function's leadership team, you will be expected to be a key contributor and thought leader within the function, in addition to driving key organizational, operational, or strategic initiatives, as relevant. You will be required to engage in regionally focused initiatives, such as infusing our integrity agenda, under the direction and coordination of our regional E&C leaders, the purpose of which is to raise awareness of and further our Firm's E&C program, and other agreed-upon supporting activities in your region or location. Collaboration is a key aspect of this role. You will collaborate with a cross-functional and senior stakeholder group (e.g., Legal, Risk & Resilience) across our Firm in a timely and efficient manner. You will collaborate with our Deputy General Counsels and our broader Legal function to understand our legal obligations for specific laws and requirements pertaining to complex regulatory issues. Furthermore, you will articulate our regulatory compliance obligations to internal and external stakeholders, serving as an expert advisor to the broader E&C community and other stakeholders (e.g., Firm functions including Risk & Resilience, and Partners). You will also lead interactions with regulators, such as the Department of Justice, where required. Additionally, you will lead a high-impact team of experienced subject matter experts focusing on specific regulatory areas and programs to deliver against priorities, supporting their growth and development needs through processes such as review, recruitment, and coaching. Finally, you will play a critical role in sustaining and evolving our E&C program and upholding our commitment to integrity and lawful practices.
Responsibilities
- Oversee global Regulatory and Client Service Compliance.
- Design sustainable and flexible compliance solutions and processes.
- Build and drive a comprehensive approach to regulatory compliance.
- Own and oversee programs across all regulatory areas.
- Lead the regulatory compliance agenda and evolve the program based on risk profile.
- Enhance tools, standards, and metrics on regulatory compliance matters.
- Provide input on the development of broader capabilities related to regulatory compliance.
- Engage in regionally focused initiatives to raise awareness of the E&C program.
- Collaborate with cross-functional and senior stakeholder groups.
- Articulate regulatory compliance obligations to stakeholders.
- Lead interactions with regulators.
- Lead a high-impact team of subject matter experts.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree(s) and/or applicable professional certifications preferred.
- 10+ years of deep experience in regulatory compliance matters.
- 5+ years of experience in building and driving global regulatory compliance programs.
- Extensive experience serving as the primary lead with regulators.
- Outstanding written and oral communication skills in English.
- Ability to adapt messaging for different audiences.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Ability to navigate difficult situations with maturity and confidence.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in a highly regulated industry.
- Demonstrated passion for people development.
- Ability to operationalize complex priorities across stakeholders.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and performance bonuses.
- Comprehensive health insurance.
- Retirement savings plan with company match.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Flexible working arrangements.
