Vice President & Deputy General Counsel, Compliance & Ethics (Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer)

Exelon•Washington, DC

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Vice President & Deputy General Counsel, Compliance & Ethics is an executive leader with broad governance and oversight responsibility across the enterprise for maintaining compliance with regulatory and legal obligations, Exelon’s Code of Business Conduct, and other company policies. This leader serves as Exelon’s Chief Compliance and Ethics Officer and NERC Chief Compliance Officer, enhances the design and execution of strategic and tactical programs to reduce and manage the risk of violating laws and regulations applicable to Exelon, and ensures that the Board of Directors, management, and employees understand and adhere to Exelon’s Code of Business Conduct. Reporting to the EVP, Chief Legal Officer, Compliance and Corporate Secretary, this role oversees the corporate NERC and TSA Gas Compliance Programs, the Compliance & Ethics investigation program, the compliance risk assessment process, and other compliance-related programs. This leader is the senior orchestrator of a cross-functional compliance community—partnering with Legal, Human Resources, Internal Audit, Security, and Safety —to promote and sustain a culture of compliance. Exelon operates in a highly regulated environment where compliance with applicable laws and regulations and ethical conduct are foundational. The Compliance & Ethics function protects the enterprise by setting clear standards, effective controls, and transparent reporting across all operating companies and corporate functions. The Vice President & Deputy General Counsel, Compliance & Ethics is accountable for delivering against three enterprise outcomes: Program Integrity, Oversight and Investigation, and Culture of Compliance.

Requirements

An LLB or JD from an accredited law school.
At least 15 years of professional or other experience relevant to the management of ethics and compliance functions.
Significant experience with internal investigations.
Exceptional written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Skilled in public speaking, with the capacity to communicate effectively with all levels of employees.
Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate others.
Ability to think and act both strategically and tactically.

Responsibilities

Oversee establishment, implementation, and periodic reassessment of company-wide compliance standards and policies.
Maintain awareness of evolving regulatory standards and external developments relevant to Exelon’s compliance risks.
Oversee the design and implementation of company-wide compliance training and communications, including support of role-based compliance training.
Provide counsel to executives, directors, and employees regarding compliance and ethics issues.
Oversee compliance with Exelon’s policies related to interactions with public officials, including implementation of compliance controls and periodic reassessment of policy requirements.
Oversee the activities of the corporate NERC and TSA Gas compliance teams to ensure compliance with NERC and TSA Gas compliance requirements.
Oversee the NERC and TSA Gas Legal team’s provision of legal advice and representation of Exelon’s Registered Entities.
Oversee the intake, tracking, investigation, and analysis of confidential ethics reports through company-wide reporting tools.
Oversee annual compliance risk assessments to evaluate and report on compliance risks, mitigating measures, and recommendations for improvement.
Report to executive management, Exelon’s Board of Directors and its committees, and the Boards of Directors of Exelon’s operating companies, regarding the operation of the compliance program, significant compliance incidents, developments, and trends, and opportunities for improvement.
Select, direct, develop, coach, and evaluate staff to ensure the efficient and effective operation of the department.
Provide governance and oversight over performers of compliance obligations and subject-matter experts responsible for NERC and other specific compliance functions across the operating companies.
Direct governance and oversight of the privacy compliance program and the corporate records management functions of the company and its subsidiaries.
Oversee the confidential ethics reporting tools and the intake, investigation, and disposition of matters, coordinating with HR, Internal Audit, Legal - Labor & Employment, Safety, and Security.
Partner closely with the Chief Legal Officer and executive leadership to connect ethics and compliance to enterprise strategy and risk management.
Bring executive judgment and objectivity to sensitive ethics and compliance matters—balancing rigor with fairness and consistency.
Coach and develop talent across the Compliance & Ethics team.
Represent Exelon credibly with the Executive Committee, Board, Audit and Risk Oversight Committees, regulators, and external stakeholders as required.

Benefits

Annual salary will vary based on a candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: $240,000.00/Yr. – $330,000.00/Yr.
Annual Bonus for eligible positions: %
401(k) match and annual company contribution
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Life and disability insurance
Generous paid time off options, including vacation, sick time, floating and fixed holidays, maternity leave and bonding/primary caregiver leave or parental leave
Employee Assistance Program and resources for mental and emotional support
Wellbeing programs such as tuition reimbursement, adoption and surrogacy assistance and fitness reimbursement
Referral bonus program
And much more