Compliance Manager - Americas

About the role

The Regional Compliance Manager ensures that the organization's operations in the Americas region comply with applicable legal, regulatory and internal policy standards. The role covers designing and running compliance programs, assessing risks and monitoring business practices, working closely with departments to mitigate risks.

Key responsibilities

• Design, implement and continuously improve compliance, governance and risk management programs across the region, including Joint Ventures
• Conduct regular risk assessments at Regional, Area and Country level and track corrective actions to closure
• Develop and deliver compliance training and awareness programs
• Act as a trusted advisor to regional and local business leaders on compliance risk and practical solutions
• Identify high fraud-risk areas, internal control gaps and efficiency improvements, and monitor ongoing compliance within RAM
• Report deviations and build a knowledge base to improve the compliance program
• Lead internal investigations into fraud, misconduct and non-compliance, from evidence gathering through to findings and remediation
• Oversee the whistleblowing hotline and reporting channels
• Partner with Group/Regional Compliance, Legal, Management and Business Process Owners on cross-functional initiatives

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Business Administration, Finance or a related field
• Master's degree or relevant certification (e.g. CCEP, CRCM) preferred
• 5+ years of experience in compliance, legal or regulatory roles, preferably in regional or multinational organizations
• Fluent English and Spanish, written and spoken
• Willingness to travel up to 30% within the US, Canada, Mexico and South America

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of regional and industry-specific regulations (anti-corruption, data privacy, environmental)
• Experience developing and managing compliance programs
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, strong communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work independently and in cross-functional, multicultural teams