Global Ethics & Compliance Specialist

Why Black and Veatch

Recognized by Glassdoor as a 2023 Top 100 place to work, Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity’s biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1. Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. 

At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use. 

The Opportunity

As the Global Ethics & Compliance Specialist, you will be responsible for assisting the Global Compliance Director in day-to-day administration of the global ethics and compliance program.    #LI-NK1 #LI-Hybrid

The Team

Black & Veatch’s Business Enablement consists of critical groups that help enable the organizations people, projects, and businesses to be as successful as possible.  Functions in this group include Digital & Information Technology, Global Finance, Global Human Resources, Legal, Risk Management, and Government Affairs and Real Estate and Building Services.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Company's global third-party due diligence system. Including helping perform due diligence and assist in interpreting results
• Assist with evaluating and periodically updating compliance policies and procedures.
• Support the development, implementation and presentation of training, online resources, and communication materials for ethics and compliance program.
• Assist with vetting of potential joint venture partners, agents, and vendors.
• Drive ongoing improvement on functioning of program
• Research and analyze compliance related issues.
• Maintain internal ethics and compliance SharePoint site.
• Assist with tracking and monitoring program metrics.
• Engage with other professionals with an aim toward fostering an effective global corporate ethics and compliance program.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.

• 5 years corporate ethics & compliance experience with a global company.

• Experience performing due diligence on third parties such as commercial intermediaries, business partners, suppliers, and customers on a global scale.

• Experience in export controls compliance.

• Subject matter knowledge of global data protection regulations and standards (e.g. GDPR).

• Experience with SharePoint.

• Excellent writing and interpersonal skills.

• Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks.

• Excellent problem-solving skills (identify, analyze, research, evaluate, resolve).

• Demonstrated ability to be resourceful and creative when confronted with unusual or atypical problems.

• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative work environment with senior management and peers.

All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search. Applicants must be in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Word processing and database skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Action Oriented.
• Strong customer focus.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Hybrid work schedule, typical office environment. 

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