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S&P Global · 1 day ago

Chief Compliance and Risk Officer - Mobility

Centreville, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$233K/yr - $298K/yr

12+ years exp

S&P Global is a leading organization in the legal, compliance, risk, and government affairs sector. They are seeking a Chief Compliance and Risk Officer to build and lead a compliance and risk team for a newly established public company, ensuring adherence to regulations and fostering a culture of compliance and ethical behavior.

AnalyticsBusiness IntelligenceCreditEnterprise SoftwareFinanceFinancial ServicesInformation ServicesMarket Research

Culture & Values

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and oversee the company’s compliance, privacy and risk management programs, ensuring alignment with local, state, federal, international and industry regulations

Develop and lead a comprehensive Corporate Compliance Program to manage key compliance areas including Financial Crimes Monitoring, Securities Disclosure, Conflicts of Interest, Corporate Policies, Privacy, and Information & Data Governance

Monitor to ensure organizational conduct, systems, and decisions remain within legal, regulatory and ethical boundaries

Foster a culture of compliance and ethical behavior throughout the organization, including via employee training programs on compliance, legal requirements, and risk management best practices

Create and manage action plans to address audit discoveries, compliance violations, and risk exposures

Respond promptly and effectively to noncompliance situations, developing realistic plans to remediate issues

Monitor changes in laws, regulations, industry standards, and market trends across all applicable jurisdictions, ensuring the company adapts promptly and effectively

Adapt compliance frameworks and policies to address shifting regulatory requirements

Ensure organizational readiness for new and emerging regulatory obligations

Ensure compliance with cybersecurity laws and data protection regulations

Implement robust cybersecurity frameworks and privacy policies to protect sensitive information in collaboration with respective teams

Advise on cyber and data incidents and response protocols, including to ensure compliance with reporting obligations

Oversee identification, assessment, and management of the organization's aggregate risk portfolio, including by business unit

Determine appropriate risk tolerance levels across the enterprise, including by business unit

Ensure risk management and control activities align with approved risk appetite and fiduciary obligations

Conduct regular audits and risk assessments to identify potential weaknesses, noncompliance issues, and hidden risks across business operations

Collaborate with business units and functions to integrate compliance and risk considerations into strategic decision-making to support organizational objectives while maintaining appropriate controls

Operate as a governance leader, involved in strategy, oversight, and systems that make compliance and ethics operational at scale

Demonstrate value proposition and address change fatigue as the organization shifts to adapt to operating as a soon-to-be newly established public company

Advise executive leadership and department managers on compliance and risk assessments, exposure, and recommended mitigation strategies

Provide regular compliance and risk reporting and strategic counsel to senior leadership and the Board of Directors, as appropriate

Provide thought leadership to senior leadership and Board of Directors to ensure we competitively mitigate risk while positioning the company for growth and meet the company’s short- and longer- term needs

Optimize resource allocation and priorities within budget constraints and staffing limitations of an agile team

Keep abreast of new developments and implement fit-for-purpose best practices across the organization

Leverage technology solutions to enhance efficiency and reduce costs

Qualification

Compliance ManagementRisk ManagementRegulatory KnowledgeLeadership ExperienceCrisis ManagementBusiness ContinuityData ProtectionCybersecurity ComplianceChange ManagementEthicsCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsTeam CollaborationProblem-SolvingIntegrity

Required

12+ years of work experience progressively responsible for compliance or risk management, a business or operations unit, strategic planning, project management

Bachelor's degree in law, business administration, finance, business management, or a relevant field; advanced degree preferred

Demonstrated experience in developing, implementing, and managing plans including, but not limited to risk management, crisis management, organizational resilience, and business continuity

Proven capability to manage high-volume, complex environments with sound judgment and adaptability

Strong knowledge of legal requirements, industry regulations, and compliance and risk procedures

Fosters inclusivity and manages emotions to achieve optimal business outcomes. Able to effectively pivot direction and delegate responsibilities, utilizing team strengths to meet strategic initiatives

Exceptional business judgment and issue identification skills, coupled with strong problem-solving abilities. Adept at defining actionable strategies, and designing systems and processes to identify and mitigate risks in support of sustainable business objectives

Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex issues to both technical and non-technical audiences

Experience leading teams and driving cross-functional collaboration

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence at all levels of the organization. Actively seeks input from diverse sources to ensure engagement and influence stakeholder buy-in at all levels

Ability to stay current with regulatory developments and industry trends

Unwavering ethics and integrity, and an ability to stand firm on issues with independence, with a commitment to transparency and accountability

Highly motivated and experienced leader with low ego and who brings a positive, collaborative, 'can do' attitude to the workplace

Preferred

Successful track record of in-house or similar advisory experience

Advanced degree in law, risk management, or related discipline

Experience in a regulated industry (e.g., financial services, energy, healthcare)

A diploma or professional certification in compliance, risk management, Organizational Resilience Management Systems; Incident and Crisis Management, or Business Continuity Management

Experience with change management

Experience leading or supporting transformation initiatives or high-growth environments