Compliance Senior Lead

Confidential (company name disclosed at later stages)  

Role Overview
We are seeking a Senior Compliance Coordinator to drive the local execution and continuous improvement of an Ethics & Compliance program. You will partner with business leaders and cross-functional teams to strengthen a culture of integrity, support preventive risk management, and ensure adherence to internal controls and governance requirements.
This position works closely with regional/global stakeholders and leads local initiatives across compliance training & communications, government interactions approvals, AML controls (as applicable), internal controls/audit readiness, program self-assessments, and ethics hotline case triage/investigations support.

Key Responsibilities
Training & communications (prevention)
Execute the annual compliance training and communications plan locally.
Deliver general compliance trainings (Code of Conduct, Anti-Bribery/Anti-Corruption, Conflicts of Interest, Speak-Up/Non-Retaliation, Data Privacy fundamentals).
Adapt content for different business lines and drive engagement, completion rates, and effectiveness.
Government interactions oversight
Review and approve interactions with government officials/entities in line with internal policies, approvals workflow, and documentation requirements.
Ensure traceability, recordkeeping, and escalation of higher-risk matters.
AML (Anti-Money Laundering) — if applicable
Support implementation and monitoring of AML controls: basic red-flag review, documentation, and escalation.
Coordinate follow-up of unusual/suspicious activity where applicable (in partnership with relevant stakeholders).
Internal controls, audits & program effectiveness
Respond to internal control requests and support audit readiness (evidence gathering, control testing support, remediation tracking).
Lead/coordinate program self-assessment activities: evidence collection, gap analysis, action plan tracking.
Track and report compliance KPIs, trends, and continuous improvement opportunities.
Ethics hotline & investigations support
Review and triage ethics hotline reports, mapping: subjects of interest, alleged conduct, severity, evidence, and required next steps.
Support internal investigations with proper documentation, trend analysis, escalation, and remediation follow-up.
Promote a speak-up culture and reinforce confidentiality and non-retaliation.
Requirements (Non-negotiable)
5–6 years of experience in Compliance, Ethics, Risk, Internal Controls, Audit, Corporate Governance, or related corporate functions.
Hands-on experience in several of the following: compliance training, compliance communications, internal controls, audits, hotline triage, investigations support, anti-corruption, third-party risk basics, government interactions approvals, AML controls (as applicable).
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to translate risk into practical actions for the business.
High discretion and professional maturity with sensitive/confidential matters.
Fully bilingual English/Spanish (100% professional fluency). Daily work in English with regional/global stakeholders.
Preferred
Experience in multi-country/regional environments and matrix organizations.
Familiarity with structured compliance program elements and control frameworks.
Exposure to data privacy programs (supporting role) is a plus.
Core Competencies
Fast learner; open to feedback and continuous improvement.
Preventive mindset—anticipates business needs and risks.
Strong facilitation and stakeholder management; confident presenting to leaders and teams.
Collaborative approach—drives "co-owned" solutions across functions.
What's in it for you
High-visibility role with exposure to local leadership and regional/global teams.
Clear career runway and growth potential within Ethics & Compliance.