Ethics & Compliance Director Job Listing at The Nature Conservancy in United States of America (Job ID JR100421)

Description

What We Can Achieve Together:

The Ethics & Compliance Director reports to the Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer and works with the entire Ethics & Compliance team to execute all aspects of TNC's ethics and compliance program—in particular, in the United States, Canada, the Caribbean and Micronesia—in support of the Ethics & Compliance Office's mission to promote a culture of integrity, trust and accountability by engaging staff, properly managing compliance risk and providing staff and partners with a safe reporting method. They will participate in other initiatives as needed to support the objectives of the Ethics & Compliance team.

The Ethics & Compliance Director will represent the Ethics & Compliance Office and engage with leadership and staff to strengthen and promote a culture of integrity, trust and accountability throughout the North America Region (which currently comprises the United States, Canada, the Caribbean and Micronesia). They will be familiar with the highest risks in the region and provide recommendations to manage and mitigate those risks; support program improvements such as policy and procedure updates to ensure these stay relevant and useful, as well as training and other outreach efforts to ensure broad awareness of such policy/SOP requirements; identify deficiencies in compliance-related practices and develop modifications (such as controls) to prevent, detect and mitigate illegal, unethical or improper conduct; conduct and support internal investigations relating to TNC's Code of Conduct and other policies and procedures; and participate in monitoring compliance by the business units with key controls related to high-risk areas. They will build relationships in the region in service of promoting ethical behavior in our workplace and creating trust in the TNC Helpline and investigation process. While their work in the North America Region is their primary responsibility, they will also contribute to an evaluation and, as appropriate, update of the team's current training offerings, with a particular focus on assessing the annual ethics training from an effort-vs.-impact perspective. They may also act as the Ethics & Compliance liaison, undertaking many of the same activities described above, to one or more global teams (either a function or a strategy).

• Bachelor's degree. 

• Five (5) years of relevant experience (for example, legal, audit, HR, in addition to ethics and compliance).

• Experience conducting internal investigations or demonstrated skills necessary for conducting investigations, including ability to think logically, conduct fact-gathering interviews, discern facts and be objective.

• Experience thinking strategically about and developing content for ethics/compliance trainings, across modalities (online, virtual, in-person, hybrid).

• Experience practicing sound judgment and strong decision-making around problem-solving, including acting with utmost integrity and thoughtfully weighing competing risks, and with strict discretion and confidentiality as appropriate.

• Strong written and oral communication skills, including experience presenting to senior leadership, conducting or facilitating training, activities, and workshops, both in-person and virtually, and communicating with a wide variety of business audiences.

• Experience establishing and maintaining relationships in a cross-functional, matrixed environment across geographically dispersed teams.

• High level of organization and attention to detail, including experience organizing and managing projects across functions and geographies.

• Experience leading and managing staff, including through influence in a matrixed environment across multiple geographies.

• Experience working with MS Office 365, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams, or other similar collaboration tools.

• Written and verbal fluency in English.

• Willingness to work during the core business hours of the entire North America Region.

• Advanced degree in a compliance-related field or professional licensure or certification (e.g., JD, CPA or CFE) a strong plus.

• Experience working in a large, complex multinational organization.

• Experience with non-governmental organizations.

• Experience with mitigating bribery, corruption, fraud and human rights risks.

• Multicultural or cross-cultural experience.

• Fluency in other language(s) spoken in the region.

The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $97,000 - $154,000. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. Where a successful candidate's actual pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including, for example, the candidate's location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience. Please note countries outside the USA would have a different pay range in the local currency based on the local labor market, and not tied to USA pay or ranges. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment.

The Nature Conservancy's mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world's toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. We're rooted in our Mission and guided by our Values, which includes a Commitment to Diversity and Respect for People, Communities, and Cultures. Whether it's career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there's lots of reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube or on Glassdoor. 

Our goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging, and that their unique contributions to our mission are valued. We know we'll only achieve our Mission by hiring and engaging a diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we work. In addition to the requirements in our postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and a culture of inclusion! Please apply – we'd love to hear from you. To quote myriad TNC staff members, “you'll join for our mission, and you'll stay for our people.”

Since 1951, TNC has been doing work you can believe in. Through grassroots action, we have grown from a small non-profit into one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff and partners, we impact conservation around the world!

TNC offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work well-being benefits. Learn more about our Benefits and Perks here.

We're proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports of the health and well-being of the people we employ.

The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character is a priority and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy's background screening process.

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