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CEVA Logistics · 22 hours ago

Regional Ethics and Compliance Director, Americas

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

15+ years exp

CEVA Logistics is a leading logistics provider, and they are seeking a Regional Director of Ethics and Compliance to act as a strategic leader in fostering a culture of integrity and compliance across the Americas. The role involves leading the implementation of the CEVA Ethics & Compliance Program, overseeing regional compliance operations, and ensuring adherence to ethical standards and legal requirements.

Logistics

Hiring Manager

Angela Mangafas

Responsibilities

Lead and supervise the regional compliance organization, including local Compliance Officers and the Regional Anti-Corruption Counsel, fostering collaboration, technical competence, and ethical discipline within the compliance community, and maintaining consistency of standards and judgment across the region

Lead and supervise the implementation of the CEVA E&C Program and other centrally driven initiatives across the region and its markets, driving coherence, speed, and effectiveness

Roll out Group policies, procedures, and control frameworks

Coordinate global risk assessments, surveys, and risk-mapping exercises

Execute the CEVA E&C Global Training and Global Communication Plans, by:

Supporting deployment of global eLearning modules and tracking completion

Reinforcing the quality, documentation, and impact of live training delivery, including induction and leadership sessions

Partnering with regional management and Communications teams to amplify global communication initiatives and secure visible management endorsement

Align and coordinate with the Regional Anti-Corruption Counsel, connecting the dots between program direction and business execution, and facilitating timely, consistent application of anti-corruption requirements across regional operations — accelerating execution while maintaining integrity standards

Act as the regional arm of the 2nd line of defense, overseeing the operation and effectiveness of the compliance-control environment

Monitor key controls operated by Compliance, Legal, HR, and Trade functions

Conduct independent reviews or testing to assess control design and performance

Personally execute selected high-risk validations in line with the Anti-Corruption Chart of Controls (e.g., high-value gifts and entertainment, politically exposed engagements, or other sensitive approvals)

Provide consolidated feedback and insights to Global Compliance on regional control performance, risk trends, and predictors of misconduct

Advise and support the Regional/Products Management Teams on business initiatives, investments, and partnerships, integrating integrity and compliance considerations into strategic decisions

Oversee, supervise, or conduct investigations into alleged misconduct in collaboration with the Speaking Up and Investigations Governance Team, maintaining consistency of approach, proper documentation, escalation, and remediation — including root-cause analysis and corrective or preventative actions — while promoting a strong Speak Up and non-retaliation culture

Perform pre- and post-acquisition due diligence in M&A, identifying compliance program and ethical-culture gaps and developing, in conjunction with the Director Regulatory Compliance, action plans and processes for timely and orderly integration of acquired entities into CEVA’s compliance structures and internal controls

Promote CEVA’s integrity culture as the visible face and voice of Compliance in the region, representing the function at town halls, management forums, and committee meetings; communicating CEVA’s values and compliance priorities; reinforcing tone from the top; and maintaining open dialogue with employees and leaders on ethical conduct

Report regularly to the Chief Compliance Officer, the Heads of Products, and the Regional Management Team on regional implementation, training and communication performance, risk trends, control results, and remediation progress

Regularly report to the CCO and the Heads of Products on Compliance Program implementation at regional level

Qualification

Compliance frameworks knowledgeAnti-corruption expertiseRisk-based program managementM&A due diligenceInvestigations oversightLeadership experienceInfluencing skillsEnglishSpanishFrenchCommunication skills

Required

University degree in Law, Compliance (and/or related field) at least at Master Level

Minimum 15 years of experience in compliance, legal, audit, or internal control, including regional or international exposure

Proven leadership of regional or multi-country teams and ability to coordinate complex program implementations

In-depth knowledge of leading compliance frameworks and regulatory expectations, including the AFA Guidelines, DOJ Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs, OECD Good Practice Guidance, and ISO 37001 principles

Deep understanding of anti-corruption, trade, competition, governance, and behavioral-ethics frameworks

Skilled in risk-based program management, investigations, M&A due diligence, and oversight of compliance controls

Strong communication and influencing skills; credible with senior management

High proficiency in English and ideally proficient in Spanish and/or French

Benefits

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Health insurance

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