Location Plano Texas USA
Ericsson is a world-leading global provider of high-performing hardware and software solutions and services to enable its customers to capture the full value of connectivity. More than 1,000 networks in more than 180 countries use Ericsson equipment and more than 40 percent of the world's mobile traffic passes through Ericsson networks. At Ericsson, we apply our innovation to market-based solutions that empower people and society to help shape a more sustainable world.
We are looking for a Junior Compliance Officer to support Market Area North America (MANA), one of Ericsson’s largest and most strategic market areas. You will be part of a dynamic team that is pivotal in maintaining Ericsson’s Ethics and Compliance Program and responsible for providing tactical advice to business and organizational units across North America on anti-bribery and corruption and fraud prevention. This opportunity will allow you to continue to develop and apply essential compliance skills and advance subject matter expertise in anti-bribery and corruption, fraud prevention and ethics. You will collaborate with the Market Area and Group compliance teams and other functions to implement and enhance our compliance program and related initiatives. You will drive the application of critical data analytics skills and to identify compliance trends and insights to be used to communicate with internal stakeholders, including senior leadership. This opportunity requires a strategic thinker with strong communication and analytical skills, who is excited about continuing to develop ethics and compliance skills alongside experienced compliance colleagues.
The role reports to the Head of MANA Compliance. The position is listed as located in Plano, Texas and will be hybrid (combination of in office and remote).
Support the continued development of a culture of compliance, setting an example for transparency and promoting an environment where speaking up in a professional manner is encouraged.Help to implement initiatives to strengthen the culture of ethics and integrity, particularly as to fraud prevention, anti-bribery and corruption, and compliance with the Foreign Corrupt Practices ActAssist MANA and Group Compliance teams with E&C program updates and requirements and reporting E&C program updates to MANA customer and business units.Support communication to management teams, the compliance organization and others as needed regarding implementation of the compliance program, including data analytics, relevant Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in area of responsibility, and monitoring reports as requested by Group Compliance. Assist in the preparation, editing and maintenance of Compliance program related materials.Create and maintain reports for control, tracking, and analysis purposes and ensures appropriate and secure retention of documents.Coordinate and track policy, training, and other compliance risk management initiatives.Work with MANA Compliance Officers in responding to raised compliance risk management issues.Identify local Compliance risks and requirements and work with MANA Compliance team to ensure appropriate systematic mitigation. Maintain a sound understanding of the local business activities and Ericsson business processes, and applicable laws and regulations.Support MANA compliance priorities; plan and prioritize activities based on risk on a prescribed cycle (e.g., development of annual compliance plan).Alongside colleagues from the headquarters, support compliance risk assessments, reviews and monitoring.Assist in performing group trainings to ensure local requirements are addressed and in conducting compliance trainings and ensure appropriate monitoring of compliance training and awareness programs.Ensure effective implementation of Third Party Management (TPM) process and assist in training functions involved in the process.Assist with assessment and management of material actual or potential conflicts of interest.Ensure the effective implementation of the policies and directives relating to reporting of violations and concerns.Utilize the case management system and support MANA Compliance officers with investigation remediations.Draft compliance-related reports as required by the Compliance Office and the Head of MANA Compliance.
High level of integrity with character consistent with Ericsson values of respect, professionalism and perseverance; must be empathetic and willing to listen.Excellent project management, communication, interpersonal, leadership, coaching, and conflict resolution skills.Juris Doctorate or Masters in Business, Accounting or other university degree suitable for compliance.Fluency in English, second language desirable.Working experience 2-5 years in compliance, legal or other relevant field (finance, audit).Working experience in compliance area, at least 1 year of anti-bribery and corruption compliance or addressing compliance topicsGood business knowledge/understanding and ability to analyze and distill compliance data.Excellent networking ability and social skills including the ability to work collaboratively and with people at all levels of the organization,International experience and cultural awareness.Independent, goal-oriented and systematic way of working.Self-starter, flexible, innovative and adaptive.Strong project management and organizational skills and capability to handle shifting priorities and multiple projects at one time.Willingness to travel up to 30%.
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