Head of Compliance, Americas
Listed on 2026-09-03
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Management
Regulatory Compliance Specialist -
Law/Legal
Regulatory Compliance Specialist
Compliance Program Leadership
Drive the regional implementation and administration of the Airbus' global Compliance program
Promote awareness of, and adherence to, the Airbus' Code of Conduct and Values, and embed a Compliance culture throughout Airbus' North American businesses
Take ownership, lead by example and demonstrate transparency, always supporting the Airbus Speak-up culture
Ensure accountability across the regional One Roof Compliance function by acting in a collaborative 'One Team' manner to meet Airbus' Compliance priorities
Continuously improve the Company's approach to Compliance by making it simple, accessible and instinctive
Contribute to the Company's enterprise risk management process
Own the regional Compliance risk assessment and translate findings into program priorities
Ethics & ComplianceSet regional direction and standards across anti-bribery and corruption, conflicts of interest, fraud, data privacy, competition, retaliation and related compliance domains
Ensure compliant third party management, including categorization, screening and diligence, applied to customers, suppliers, consultants, and partners
Seamlessly coordinate Know-Your-Customer and Know-Your-Supplier with Finance and Toulouse-based Compliance teams
Manage and oversee lobbyist and special advisor engagements, review, and confirm their adherence to Airbus' BDSI and L&SA policies
Manage the NA ECR and EPoC networks by driving engagement and incorporating feedback
Develop effective tactics to engage the Company's employee base through messaging, communications, and training to encourage universal awareness of Ethics and Export Control obligations and in support of 100% completion of employee annual training objectives
Lead and oversee internal investigations of Compliance concerns which may relate to bribery, fraud, data privacy, competition, conflicts of interest, export control, procurement, retaliation, security, and other concerns, with and/or without the assistance of external counsel
Evaluate and/or investigate concerns or issues that have been discovered and/or escalated; determine and implement corrective actions and assess whether disclosure is required and/or recommended
Oversee the regional Open Line system for employee reporting of Compliance concerns, including tracking and meaningful reporting
Represent Airbus in communications and negotiations with Compliance-related claimants, working closely with Legal and HR
Participate in the North American Disciplinary Committee (NADC)
Export Control & Trade ComplianceEnsure compliance within the regulatory environment for all applicable trade compliance regimes
Be responsible for organization and classification efforts across the Region, ensuring consistent methodology and application
Manage "red flag identification" and risk mitigation related to compliance violations and U.S. export control laws and regulations
Manage the implementation, audit and update of AAI's Internal Control Plan, Local Control Plans and Part 130 requirements
Ensure appropriate technical depth is retained and developed within the regional export control team
Governance, Reporting and RepresentationKeep the North American Senior Leadership team and the AAI Board informed and advised regarding updates and status of implementation of Airbus' Compliance program, any disclosures or other critical or strategic Compliance matters
Maintain transparent and effective coordination with the Company's Senior Leadership — both in the Region (Chairman/Chief Executive, Heads of Legal, Finance, HR, Procurement, Security and Sales), as well as in the Company's Toulouse-based headquarters
Regularly interface with the SVP Group Ethics and Compliance Officer, the Airbus Compliance Steering Committee, the Airbus Export Compliance Council, the Compliance core group, and senior legal and compliance management across Airbus' divisions
Participate in Airbus Core Team discussions and the Chief Compliance Officer and HO Export Control's coordination meetings
Represent Airbus at conferences, seminars and industry groups involving ethics, trade, and security compliance
Assurance and ControlsManage the coordination of various…
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