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Northeastern University · 1 month ago

Global Compliance Program Director

Boston, MA (Main Campus)

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$86K/yr - $122K/yr

5+ years exp

Northeastern University is seeking a Global Compliance Program Director to drive efficient execution of the global compliance workplan and related projects. The role involves leading the university's conflict of interest program, managing hotline cases, and providing training and guidance on compliance best practices across the global university framework.

Education

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Direct the university’s conflict of interest and commitment program in line with legal requirements and the global compliance framework, in coordination with key stakeholders such as Research Enterprise Services. Manage the conflict of interest disclosure process including questionnaires, communications, collection, review and followup. Meet with employees and/or management to develop Conflict Management/Assessment plans (CMAPs) and to advise on the ongoing oversight and periodic reviews of the same. Produce various compliance analysis and reports on a routine and/or ad hoc basis

Support the Assistant Vice President for Compliance with triage, assignment and case management of global hotline matters, special reviews, and investigations. Lead and/or participate in cross-functional projects with key stakeholders, including Audit & Advisory Services, HR, Office for University Equity and Compliance and Office of the General Counsel to coordinate, review or investigate various matters

Projects will vary and may include cross-functional work with other compliance team members on areas such as third party due diligence, dealing with government or general outreach, training and communication about compliance best practices and the overall portfolio

Qualification

Global compliance frameworksConflict of interest managementInvestigationsReviewsCertified ComplianceEthics ProfessionalData analysis toolsIndependent judgmentOffice365 proficiencyInterpersonal skillsAttention to detailCommunication skillsTime management

Required

Bachelor's Degree or the equivalent

At least five years professional experience in a compliance, human resources or risk management function

Experience running conflict of interest programs, special reviews and/or investigations

Strong understanding of global compliance frameworks and best practices, including the US Department of Justice Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Program guidance

Ability to compose concise, logical, professional memos, reviews and investigation documents with a high level of attention to detail

Understanding of how to identify confidential and sensitive information and handle with tact and discretion

Ability to prioritize assignments to complete work in a timely manner when faced with competing requests and tight deadlines

Capable of exercising independent judgment with minimal direction, but also discern when action and/or consultation of a higher level is required

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively in a highly collaborative cross-cultural environment with stakeholders that include leadership, faculty, administrators, staff, students, and third parties

Ability to establish, develop and maintain solid professional relationships, both within the university and across the broader compliance community

Strong acumen with Office365, SharePoint, Outlook, and Teams