Hilton · 1 day ago
Head of Global Compliance, Data Protection, and Corporate Responsibility
McLean, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
12+ years expHilton is a leading global hospitality company dedicated to providing exceptional guest experiences. The Head of Global Compliance will lead the global ethics and compliance program, focusing on data protection and corporate responsibility while collaborating with senior leaders to ensure compliance with evolving laws and regulations.
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Responsibilities
Provide strategic legal counsel across a complex global portfolio including anti-corruption and Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) compliance, fraud prevention, global sanctions, export controls, data privacy, mergers and acquisitions, and emerging regulatory areas governing corporate responsibility, including environmental sustainability, human rights and governance of artificial intelligence
Lead the global compliance strategy and governance framework, including risk assessments, due diligence, KPIs, program testing, and reporting to senior leadership and the Board. Report quarterly in person to the Audit Committee
Advise on potential conflicts of interest
Continue to evolve enterprise compliance training and communications to address new business practices, technology innovation, and geopolitical and sanctions-related risks
Direct and oversee the company's responses to investigations, audits, and inquiries from global regulators and enforcement authorities, including the U.S. Department of Justice and the Securities and Exchange Commission, as well as criminal and civil authorities across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Latin America
Manage an employee hotline and ensure concerns are promptly reviewed, addressed, and escalated in accordance with company policies and ethical standards
Lead all high-risk internal investigations involving alleged ethical or legal violations, ensuring timely, thorough, and defensible outcomes
Implement corrective and remedial actions that strengthen enterprise-wide compliance culture, governance, and accountability
Own and evolve the enterprise data protection program, including global privacy policies, consent management frameworks, certifications and attestations, Data Protection Impact Assessments, transfer impact assessments, and responding to data subject requests
Enable compliant use of guest and partner data across jurisdictions while maintaining global privacy and consent standards
Partner with Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to ensure a strong cyber security program, including incident response playbooks and cybersecurity exercises. Advise on global cybersecurity laws and regulations
Advise on and contribute to Hilton's enterprise human rights and environmental sustainability strategies, including human rights due diligence in global supply chains
Integrate human rights and responsible business practices into owner, operator, and partner engagements
Support adoption of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, by establishing governance frameworks and model risk controls that ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and policies
Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and the Board on complex, cross-border compliance, data protection, and regulatory matters
Collaborate closely with Corporate Affairs, Communications, Human Resources, Technology, Commercial Services, Operations, Development, and regional leadership teams
Chair or co-lead cross-functional governance forums, including Data Governance Councils and Sanctions or Human Rights Working Groups
Coordinate with external counsel and specialized advisors
Lead, mentor, and manage a diverse team of attorneys and non-attorneys, fostering collaboration, professional growth, and a high-performance culture
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctorate (JD) from ABA-Accredited law school
Twelve plus (12+) years of progressive legal experience
Demonstrated experience in leading compliance and data protection in a global role
Knowledge of US and European Union sanctions, anti-corruption, and data protection laws affecting global U.S. companies (e.g., US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, GDPR, NIST cybersecurity framework)
Experience in hospitality, travel, technology, or consumer-facing sectors
Experience interacting with executive leadership
Willingness to travel up to 5 weeks per year
Preferred
Experience with corporate responsibility including AI governance, human rights protections, and environmental sustainability
Experience leading internal investigations
Demonstrated management experience leading a team
Experience interacting with government regulators and company Board members
Benefits
Go Hilton travel program
Employee stock purchase program
Paid time off including parental leave
Company
Hilton
Hilton is a hospitality company, owns luxury and full-service hotels and resorts, and focused-service hotels.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$10.5BKey Investors
Pershing Square Capital ManagementHNA Group
2025-12-01Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2025-07-01Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-09-05Post Ipo Debt· $1B
Leadership Team
Christopher Nassetta
President and CEO
Kevin Jacobs
Chief Financial Officer
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