Sr. Regulatory Compliance Specialist

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.•Houston, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries America, Inc. (MHIA) is looking for a Sr. Regulatory Compliance Specialist to join their team. This is an onsite role based out of their Houston, TX HQ office in the Galleria District. For over 130 years, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group’s innovative and integrated solutions have demonstrated their commitment to creating a positive social impact around the globe. Their range of products and services are tailored to meet customers’ evolving needs across the commercial aviation, energy, transportation and infrastructure, machinery, defense and space systems sectors. Their culture embraces diversity and cooperation, and they promote a healthy balance of professional and personal development, ensuring that ideas and expertise are valued and respected.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Law, Legal Studies, Business Administration, or a related field
Minimum of nine (9) years of work experience in the compliance field within highly regulated industries.
Demonstrated experience interfacing with regulatory bodies and responding to inquiries or inspections.
Understanding of relevant federal, state, and international regulations such as export control (including EAR and ITAR), anti-corruption (including FCPA), competition law, and other relevant frameworks.
Familiarity with industry-specific compliance standards and best practices.
Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities; adept at identifying risks and proposing practical solutions.
Proven ability to independently lead complex compliance investigations and deliver defensible, well-documented findings.
Demonstrated experience drafting, revising, and governing corporate policies with minimal oversight.
Ability to exercise sound judgment and make recommendations on high-risk compliance issues with limited guidance.
Ability to build collaborative relationships through strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Juris Doctor (JD) and/or attorney qualification.
Experience supporting internal audits, J-SOX audits and HR related investigations (Such as harassment).

Responsibilities

Monitor the regulatory environment and update compliance processes in response to new or amended regulations, particularly in export controls, anti-corruption, and competition law.
Provide expert guidance to leadership on complex compliance matters, including regulatory issues and high-risk operational decisions.
Liaise with department heads and compliance leaders at other MHI affiliates in the Americas to help ensure business operations align with applicable laws, regulations, and policies.
Organize and conduct compliance-related audits, including export control self-checks.
Serve as the primary owner of the company’s policy governance framework, ensuring policies remain current, risk-aligned, and compliant with evolving requirements.
Develop and implement compliance training, including export control, anti-corruption, and competition law training, and monitor completion.
Lead compliance investigations involving allegations of illegal, unethical, or improper conduct by employees or company representatives, including fact-finding, evidence review, and final reporting, in coordination with HR and Legal as needed.
Develop and implement activities raising compliance awareness across MHIA and its affiliates, such as distributing messages from senior management and organizing meetings for compliance representatives.