Renishaw West Dundee , IL 60118
Posted 2 weeks ago
Job Description
In support of the General Counsel
Americas and Renishaw's global compliance group, the Head of Compliance
Americas will oversee the design, development, implementation, and fulfillment of complex compliance programs and projects for Renishaw's Americas region (including the US, Canada, Mexico, and Brazil). The position will be based in West Dundee, IL and will require occasional international travel (approximately 10%).
Principal Duties & Responsibilities
Responsible (in coordination with colleagues in the UK and other regions) for all compliance matters in the Americas region, including design, implementation, and improvement of existing and future policies and procedures.
Ensure compliance with Renishaw's legal and regulatory obligations. Identify and communicate legal and regulatory developments potentially impacting Renishaw's businesses.
Coordinate internal and external audit reviews or assessments, including risk or control concerns identified by auditors or management.
Prepare, manage, and conduct training programs, both in-person and virtually.
Conduct and manage internal investigations on various compliance-related matters.
Support Renishaw's efforts to respond to various requests for information from third parties.
Evaluate business/compliance operations and control processes, identify best practices, and design programs to improve those processes and ensure compliance matters are resolved efficiently.
Maintain a high level of integrity, ethics, and professionalism, with a commitment to promoting a culture of ethical behavior and compliance.
Other duties and projects as assigned from time to time.
Qualifications
Education and Experience: Required
Bachelor's degree in legal studies or other relevant discipline.
Experience designing, developing, implementing, and fulfilling effective compliance programs and policies related to domestic and international compliance matters, including "know your customer," anti-money laundering, antibribery, export controls/sanctions/ITAR, healthcare, government contracting, cybersecurity, data protection/privacy, antitrust, and whistleblowing.
Experience in project management with the ability to identify compliance risks and develop appropriate strategies for mitigation.
In-depth knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards.
This position may require the use of, and access to, ITAR controlled data. The applicant must demonstrate eligibility to use and access such ITAR controlled data. The purpose of this requirement is to ensure compliance with U.S. export control laws.
Education and Experience: Preferred
Juris Doctor degree and license to practice law in Illinois.
Bilingual proficiency with Spanish.
Experience with international compliance requirements.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies
Clear organization, time management, and complex decision-making experience.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with varying levels of stakeholders (including senior management, field staff, and global legal and compliance departments), with the ability to effectively engage and influence at all levels of the organization.
Ability to work under pressure, autonomously, and meet challenging deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Strong leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams to achieve compliance goals.
Excellent attention to detail.
Advanced MS Word and Excel skills.
Equal opportunity employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Affirmative action employer of minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
Benefits
Renishaw offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package for employees including health, dental and vision benefits, a 401K plan with company match, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, vacation and personal time, paid company holidays and an employee assistance program.
Employment Type:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
Requisition Number:
R6952 Head of Compliance-Americas (Open)
Reasonable Accommodation:
If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity at Renishaw, or if you require reasonable accommodation with the application process, please call 847-286-9953 or contact us at Americas.Workday@renishaw.com.
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