Compliance Specialist: Ethics & Compliance

The application window is expected to close on: 07/31/2026

** Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received** .

Members of the Legal organization at select locations will generally be expected to follow a hybrid work model, which includes two days of in-office attendance each week, with limited exceptions.

** Meet the Team*
* You will join Cisco Legal's Regulatory & Compliance Ethics & Compliance team. The Regulatory & Compliance team is comprised of lawyers, operational specialists, program managers, engineers, and subject matter authorities passionate about topics including ethics and compliance, data and privacy, global trade and telecom, ESG, and cyber and national security regulations. You will partner with your colleagues in Legal and numerous other functions across the company to have an immediate impact with your analytic rigor, business judgment, and ability to get things done.

** Your Impact*
* You will play a critical role in the design and implementation of Cisco's Ethics and Compliance Program, helping to ensure compliance with global anti-fraud and anti-corruption laws, regulations, and Cisco's Code of Business Conduct. Leveraging strong program and project management skills, you will drive cross-functional initiatives and change.  You will scale E&C Program operations through automation and AI with a focus on operational excellence and driving data-based, ethical decision-making.  

You will develop dashboards, analyze metrics, identify trends, risk areas, and strategic priorities, and translate sophisticated risk and control data into actionable, clear insights for management, supervise program efficiency, and continuously optimize the program.

In addition to managing E&C programs, you will assess third party diligence, conflicts of interest, and high risk transactions and maintain audit-ready program documentation.

You will also build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with the Ethics & Compliance Team and stakeholders across functions, leveraging Cisco's culture of teamwork to drive impact, enable the business to take smart risks quickly and responsibly, and embed Cisco's principles of visibility and accountability into all business operations.

** Minimum Qualifications*
* + Bachelors degree

+ 5+ years of experience at a global, publicly-traded company designing, implementing, operating, monitoring, and continuously improving ethics and compliance programs and internal controls, including in relation to gifts, travel, and entertainment; conflicts of interest; risk assessment; third party management; and mergers, acquisitions, and strategic investments

+ Expertise with compliance, risk management, and case management software and systems, including emerging trends and leading technologies; data analytics; dashboards; and workflow automation

+ Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP or CCEP-I), Fraud Examiner (CFE), Leadership Professional in Ethics & Compliance (LPEC), or equivalent

** Preferred Qualifications*
* + Experience in the technology industry and with channel risks/indirect sales models.

+ Effectively prioritizes tasks and leads workload to consistently deliver high-quality outcomes within established deadlines.

+ Demonstrates adaptability, resiliency, and proactive problem-solving in response to evolving strategies, priorities, responsibilities, and changes within ethics and compliance.

+ Outstanding listening skills and a high degree of discretion and tact; ability to be viewed as a trusted resource among colleagues and employees with the ability to conduct informal counseling and mentor.

+ Excellent verbal and written audience-centric communication skills with the appropriate tact, subtlety, and ability to effectively influence individuals of varying backgrounds, learning styles, and seniority.

** Why Cisco?*
* At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.

Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.

We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.

** Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:*
* The starting salary range posted for this position is $ to $ and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity,…