Career Area:

Legal and Compliance

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other.  We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

It's More Than a Job, It's a Career

We have an exciting opportunity for a Risk & Compliance Professional to join the IT Risk and Compliance team at Caterpillar Inc.. This role will ensure compliance with the enterprise and business division's ethical standards and examine any non-compliance issues, including the evaluation and examination of the adequacy of internal controls. You will have the opportunity to challenge the status quo and champion new initiatives, collaborate with team members and other teams, and have early awareness of advancing technology and regulations. 

What You Will Do:

Design and implement daily procedures and review/assess activities against compliance requirementsIdentify applicable regulations and evaluates impact to Caterpillar ITIdentify existing and potential problemsPerform assessments to verify complianceDevelop procedures to assure continuing compliance with regulationsParticipate on teams to ensure compliance with government standardsAssist IT Professionals in compliance processesDirect and participate in the risk and compliance education of the organization, ensuring ongoing and follow up education including regulations, policies, procedures, and trendsDevelop, initiate, and revise policies and procedures for the general operation of the business unit's compliance program and its related activitiesIdentify potential risk and compliance vulnerabilities; developing corresponding corrective action plans for resolution of these issues and providing guidance for use in future situationsContribute to design, development, and deployment of Caterpillar’s holistic IT risk reporting solutionsDevelop data standards, policies, and procedures to structure the IT risk reporting frameworkCollaborate closely with key stakeholders throughout the organization in support of the development of the IT risk reporting frameworkCreate and maintain the mapping of IT risk metrics to the risk identification and remediation processesIdentify sources, characteristics, and uses of the organization’s data assets to inform the required IT risk reporting metricsDetermine how to display identified risks in an open and transparent manner, also highlighting any data quality or coverage issues, which allow stakeholders to understand and challenge assumptionsProvide actionable recommendations to critical stakeholders based on data analysis and findingsBased on recognized expertise, provides project leadership to process partners, management, vendors, customers, and project teams

What You Have:

Education: 4-year degree in an appropriate discipline and/or equivalent experienceProcess Management: Knowledge of business process improvement tools and techniques; ability to understand, monitor, update, control, or enhance existing business or work processesRisk Management: Knowledge of processes, tools, and techniques for assessing and controlling an organization's exposure to risks of various kinds; ability to apply knowledge of risk management appropriately to diverse situationsAnalytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problemsEffective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools, and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviorsRelationship Management: Knowledge of relationship management techniques; ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with clients, vendors, and peersProject Management: Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectivesAudit and Compliance Function: Knowledge of major responsibilities and tasks of Audit and Compliance (A&C) function; ability to manage the operation of A&C function in various business environmentData Gathering and Reporting: Knowledge of tools, techniques, and processes for gathering and reporting data; ability to practice them in a particular department or division of a company

Top Candidates Will Also Have:

Proven ability to work on increasingly complex tasksExperience working with different business units, different products, processes, and systemsAbility to communicate effectively with team members, stakeholders, and IT leadersExperience in IT compliance and/or IT knowledge demonstrated through educationProject Management or Product Ownership knowledgePowerBI or Power Automate development knowledgeExperience in business processes definition and developmentDemonstrated capability to lead medium to large-scale projects impacting strategic prioritiesKnowledge of computer science fundamentals like data structures and algorithms and object-oriented designPassion and hands-on technical experience with the ability to produce proof of concept for complex reporting and demonstrated ability to implement selected solutionsAbility to work in a highly matrixed environment under tight deadlines

Additional Info:

The primary location for this position is Peoria, IL, Dallas, TX, or Nashville, TNDomestic relocation assistance is available for those who qualifySponsorship is not availableInternational and Domestic travel up to 5%

What You Will Get:

Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world.Here you earn more than just a salary because we value your performance.  We offer a total rewards package that provides benefits on day one (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of an annual bonus. Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays.All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

Final details:

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Relocation is available for this position.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

Posting Dates:

November 14, 2024 - November 18, 2024

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.   

EEO/AA Employer.  All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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