Job Title

Director | Americas Compliance

Job Description Summary

The Americas Regional Compliance Director will join a developing, dynamic, and talented Global Ethics and Compliance team and advise the business on relevant ethics and compliance topics and issues. LATAM experience is required. This position reports to the Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

Responsible for overseeing the provision of advice to the businesses and functions on ethics and compliance initiatives for the Americas:  LATAM [Mexico and South America], and North AmericaEmbed a strong culture of ethics and compliance in the Americas including promoting a Speak Up culture.Collaborate with the CECO to develop the strategic direction of the E&C program for the Americas, including developing, maintaining, and constantly improving the program.Help the business integrate Ethics and Compliance into its daily management and strategic planning.Provide timely, accurate and pragmatic advice to relevant stakeholders in the Americas on a range of E&C issues, including working with government officials, use of third parties, due diligence issues, international trade regulations, etc.Ensure alignment of the regional plan with global E&C priorities and sharing of standard processes.Provide guidance on compliance-related matters, and builds and maintains strong working relationships across all functions and levels of the organization.Support compliance training and communications, including tailoring content, audience identification, training delivery, and completion tracking.Conduct risk assessments and monitoring activities in the Americas.Third party risk management – liaise with the business to ensure timely and accurate due diligence/economic sanctions/KYC screening of third parties.Executes on additional projects and workstreams as required to develop and mature the company’s Ethics & Compliance Program.Manage and mentor a team of ethics & compliance professionals in the Americas.Travel up to 10%.

​Qualifications:

Spanish or Portuguese-speaking is highly preferred. Several years of experience working with the LATAM region for a large, multi-national company may substitute for the language preference.Corporate global experience is desired.JD or equivalent preferred.Substantial experience (10+ years) in managing ethics and compliance programs and/or equivalent strategic advisory experience in key ethics and compliance areas such as Anti-Bribery and Corruption, Anti-Money Laundering (“AML”), International Trade Regulations, Conflicts of Interest, Fraud, Due Diligence and third-party management.Deep understanding of ABC law and practice, together with an ability to apply that knowledge to complex and sensitive scenarios.Self-confidence to take a firm stand and able to seek solutions to complex issues.Strong moral compass and unquestionable integrity.Excellent judgment, analytical and problem-solving skills.Self-motivated and ability to work independently, but collaborate with team and business stakeholders.Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and maintain flexibility in fast-paced, changing environment.Highly organized with attention to detail.Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion concerning highly confidential, privileged information.Position is a hybrid role based in Chicago, IL, or New York, NY.

Cushman & Wakefield provides equal employment opportunity. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative​ Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without  regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

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