Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies · 1 month ago
Compliance & Investigations Manager
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$136K/yr - $170K/yr
5+ years expRivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture focused on addressing the challenges of electric vehicles through innovative technology. The Compliance & Investigations Manager will establish and operationalize a proactive Compliance Management System while leading investigations and ensuring adherence to global regulations.
AutomotiveInformation TechnologySoftware
Responsibilities
CMS Operations: Build and launch a bespoke CMS tailored to the unique risk landscape of an agile joint venture, utilizing Rivian’s framework as a foundational baseline
Risk Assessment: Partner with the Head of GRC to coordinate and execute comprehensive compliance risk assessments, translating findings into actionable mitigation strategies
Strategic Risk Intelligence: Proactively monitor emerging regulatory trends to deploy innovative, non-bureaucratic solutions that strengthen organizational resilience without slowing velocity
Program Rollout: Lead the end-to-end project management of the CMS rollout, ensuring compliance elements are operationally embedded into business workflows rather than just documented
Policy Management: Apply disciplined project management to ethics initiatives, ensuring robust documentation, transparent tracking, and accountability across all business units
Continuous Improvement: Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure program effectiveness, leveraging data insights to drive continuous process optimization
Cross-Functional Leadership: Drive alignment across engineering and business teams to ensure the sustainability of ethics programs, serving as the primary trusted advisor on regulatory obligations
Curriculum Design: Develop and deliver audience-specific training and communications that engage leadership and embed a culture of integrity across the organization
Manage Reporting Channels: Operationalize and manage the whistleblower hotline and reporting platform, ensuring a distinct and secure channel for RV Tech employees
Lead Investigations: Conduct internal investigations into alleged violations of the Code of Conduct, keeping strict documentation and root cause analysis to support remediation strategies
Policy Development: Draft and maintain the Internal Investigations Procedure, ensuring it meets organizational justice standards and is consistently applied
Qualification
Required
5-7 years of progressive experience in Corporate Compliance, Legal, or GRC consulting, specifically within dynamic high-tech, automotive, or software environments
Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience as an in-house Ethics & Compliance professional or in high-stakes risk advisory (e.g., corporate crime, internal investigations)
Proven ability and hands-on experience leading sensitive internal investigations and audits with discretion and procedural rigor
Demonstrated ability to deploy innovative, low-friction compliance frameworks that reduce bureaucracy while ensuring robust regulatory adherence
Strong deadline-centric project management skills, with the agility to drive multiple regulatory workstreams simultaneously in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
"See around corners" mindset; ability to identify and remediate emerging issues before they escalate into critical business risks
Proven success partnering with technical and engineering teams to operationalize policies and code of conduct obligations without stifling innovation
Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and influence decisions at all organizational levels, from engineering to the C-suite
Highly self-driven approach to resolving legal and business challenges, balancing commercial goals with compliance obligations
Bachelor's degree required
Preferred
Advanced degree (JD, LLM) or professional certification (CCEP, CFE) is highly preferred
Benefits
Robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26.
Full Time Employee coverage is effective on the first day of employment.
Part-Time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment.
Company
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies develops scalable automotive software and technology platforms for multiple vehicle segments.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Kranti Garatkar
Staff Technical Program Manager
Recent News
2025-11-14
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