(USA) Senior Manager, Specialty Compliance and Ethics

Walmart•Bentonville, AR

1d•$90,000 - $180,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Specialty Compliance and Ethics, leads the development and execution of compliance strategies within their area, ensuring adherence to applicable laws and regulations. This role involves analyzing regulatory trends, managing risk assessments, and communicating findings to senior leadership. The position requires directing policy updates, overseeing compliance monitoring, and fostering a culture of integrity and accountability. The manager also supports business objectives by driving continuous improvement, mentoring team members, and collaborating cross-functionally to address compliance challenges while maintaining high ethical standards and promoting operational excellence. Our team develops and enforces item policies that determine which products are permitted on Walmart.com, including cross-border fulfillment in international markets. Collaborating with legal and subject matter experts, we design and implement compliance programs, policies, and controls at scale using AI, machine learning, and keyword algorithms. We continuously monitor policy effectiveness and provide actionable insights to business and technology partners to enhance control precision. This team plays a crucial role in ensuring compliance and operational excellence by integrating advanced technologies with strategic policy management, supporting Walmart’s commitment to responsible and efficient marketplace operations.

Requirements

Proven expertise in governance and compliance strategy with a strong understanding of regulatory compliance requirements.
Demonstrated experience in compliance risk management, including identifying gaps and developing effective mitigation strategies.
Leadership skills with the ability to mentor, develop, and manage teams to achieve compliance objectives.
Excellent communication skills to convey complex regulatory information clearly to stakeholders.
Ability to analyze data, prepare detailed reports, and present findings to senior leadership for informed decision-making.
Strong capability to manage multiple projects, adapt to changing regulations, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field and 4 years’ experience in compliance, ethics, legal, project management, or related area OR 6 years’ experience in compliance, ethics, legal, project management, or related area.
2 years’ supervisory experience.
3 years’ experience using intermediate functionality of Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

Masters: Business Administration
Project Management - Project Management Professional - Certification

Responsibilities

Direct compliance and ethics consistency by addressing inquiries, monitoring regulations, and updating policies with leadership input.
Analyze data and prepare reports on compliance findings, communicating results to senior leadership and coordinating follow-up actions.
Manage legislation assessment strategies, including research, impact analysis, and development of adaptation plans for proposed laws.
Lead regulatory forecasting, gap analysis, and trend identification to anticipate future compliance obligations.
Supervise and develop associates through coaching, mentoring, and performance management to build a high-performing team.
Collaborate cross-functionally to remove obstacles, drive business plans, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Benefits

Competitive pay
Performance-based bonus awards
Medical coverage
Vision coverage
Dental coverage
401(k)
Stock purchase
Company-paid life insurance
PTO (including sick leave)
Parental leave
Family care leave
Bereavement
Jury duty
Voting leave
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Company discounts
Military Leave Pay
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
Live Better U (Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates)