Corporate Compliance and Ethics Expert, Director

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Create insightful and thought-provoking research on compliance and ethics for publication.

• Provide essential insights into executive-level priorities for global enterprises.

• Assist in client discussions by addressing complex challenges and offering strategic recommendations.

• Investigate the transformation and optimization of compliance functions.

• Evaluate how evolving regulatory landscapes impact business models and operations.

• Formulate risk strategies and frameworks for managing compliance and regulatory risks.

• Utilize data analytics to enhance compliance risk assessments and monitoring processes.

• Interact with clients through phone, video calls, and occasionally present at Gartner events.

• Produce actionable and insightful research tailored for Chief Compliance Officers.

• Monitor advancements in compliance programs while collaborating with internal experts and clients.

• Provide thoughtful responses to media inquiries as needed.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 10+ years of experience in compliance, legal, or regulatory roles.

• Most recently held a position as a deputy or divisional chief compliance officer or senior compliance leader.

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, business, international studies, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

• Preferred post-graduate degree in law or economics.

• Proven experience advising leadership teams and boards of directors on compliance priorities.

• Skilled in integrating both quantitative and qualitative data into executive-ready narratives and recommendations.

• Cross-functional collaboration experience with Legal, ERM, Finance, or Internal Audit teams.

• Familiarity with conducting compliance risk assessments and reporting findings.

• Background in monitoring and analyzing changes in regulatory frameworks.

• Experience in supporting corporate governance initiatives.

• Proficient in designing, implementing, and enhancing enterprise compliance frameworks, including policies, procedures, training, monitoring, and reporting mechanisms.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong executive presence and the ability to establish credibility with executives and stakeholders.

• Capability to navigate and excel in a highly matrixed work environment.

• Willingness to provide flexible working hours as needed for Gartner’s global clientele.

• Ability to travel occasionally for team offsites and Gartner conferences (less than 10% of the year).

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual bonus plan based on both company and individual performance, or an uncapped sales incentive plan based on role.

• Generous paid time off (PTO) policy.

• 401k matching contribution up to $7,200 per year.

• Opportunity to purchase company stock at a discounted rate.

• Leading benefit programs in the market.

• Hybrid work environment providing the flexibility to work remotely when productive, with opportunities for in-person collaboration.

• Team offsites and participation in Gartner conferences.