Global Director of Ethics Compliance

3 weeks ago


Chicago, United States CDW Full time

Reporting to the Director, Global Employment, Ethics and Compliance, this position develops, directs and promotes the execution of CDW’s Ethics and Compliance program and strategic plan and provides practical, business-oriented legal advice on a broad range of regulatory and compliance topics/issues.

Key Areas of Responsibility

Provide guidance and support for the development and execution of the Ethics and Compliance program’s global strategic goals and initiatives.

Build, cultivate, and drive a strong culture of high ethical standards of conduct as an organization, including developing and leveraging a network of ethics and compliance champions across the globe.

Integrate and closely coordinate with other risk and assurance functions, such as Coworker Services (HR), Internal Audit, and Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), to ensure effectiveness of CDW’s Ethics and Compliance Program.

Oversee and manage CDW’s confidential ethics and compliance hotline, including working with other key internal stakeholders to manage investigations; identifying key trends and outcomes; and developing reporting for CDW’s Audit Committee.

Lead development and execution of the Ethics and Compliance enterprise training and communication strategies, including global trainings addressing Code of Conduct, data privacy, discrimination and harassment, anti-trust, anti-bribery, and gifts and entertainment.

Oversee the ethics and compliance risk framework and lead the execution of ongoing risk assessment and monitoring activities.

Provide guidance and oversight of Ethics and Compliance related policy development and implementation, including CDW’s Code of Conduct.

Work cross-functionally and develop key internal relationships to provide practical advice and guidance on diverse regulatory and compliance matters, including anti-corruption, international trade, anti-trust and those impacting public sector sales.

Build effective relationships with business leaders to become their go-to, trusted advisor on matters within function.

Monitor legal and regulatory developments and proactively communicate with business leaders to provide updates on developments in an understandable manner, along with practical advice and guidance to navigate any resulting impacts to the business.

Identify and assist in development of process improvements that will facilitate effectively mitigating and managing legal business risks, reduce outside counsel costs, improve quality of service and ensure compliance with CDW’s legal requirements.

Assist in acquisition, divestiture and similar transactions, including integration of ethics and compliance into M&A diligence and post-close integration activities.

Assist with special projects and other matters as needed to support the Legal Department function and goals.

Proactively manage to CDW legal budget.

Participate as a full member of the corporate Legal Department staff.

Coordinate with corporate Legal Department to ensure consistency with corporate legal policies.

Work with paralegals and legal administrative staff in order to complete projects in an efficient manner.

Flexibility and dependability in daily work schedule required.

Additional projects and duties as assigned.

Travel periodically to CDW locations.

Education and/or Experience Qualifications

JD Degree from an accredited law school and 7 years of experience in a corporate/in-house ethics and compliance environment or

Master’s Degree in a related field and 8 years of experience in a corporate/in-house ethics and compliance environment

Required Qualifications

Demonstrated ability to develop, support, and continuously improve risk-based global ethics and compliance function, including experience in developing a culture of ethics and compliance, execution and continual improvement of a global ethics and compliance strategy, and managing an ethics and compliance hotline and routine to complex internal investigations.

Proven success in partnering with and effectively counseling clients on a wide array of ethics and compliance-related issues, such as anti-corruption, international trade, anti-trust, internal investigations and issues impacting public sector sales.

Ability to work autonomously, issue spot and provide incisive, practical and business-focused advice and counsel. Creativity and resourcefulness.

Strong problem-solving skills with a pragmatic orientation. Ability to balance strategic and tactical issues.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly and concisely articulate complex concepts to non-lawyers and to interact with stakeholders of all levels, including senior management.

Demonstrated leadership talent, with the ability to motivate and interface with coworkers at all levels by virtue of keen business acumen, excellent judgment, professional competence, emotional intelligence, credibility, flexibility and personal integrity.

Exceptional interpersonal skills, with an ability to inspire trust and confidence with internal and external stakeholders.

Strong project management experience with a proven history of balancing competing priorities and ability to adapt to the changing needs of the business while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong cross-functional relationships with a variety of stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience providing advice, guidance and counsel on international regulatory issues and/or within an international organization.

Experience working with compliance issues related to sales and technology solutions.

#J-18808-Ljbffr



  • Chicago, United States Stericycle Full time

    Are you looking to kickstart your career? Maybe you’re rejoining the workforce or seeking a career change? Stericycle is hiring now! We, as an essential business, are on the front lines as supporting the healthcare industry during the COVID-19 pandemic. This means that, in addition to our generous benefits, our team members enjoy better job stability and...


  • Chicago, United States Cushman & Wakefield, Inc. Full time

    The Americas Regional Compliance Director will join a developing, dynamic, and talented Global Ethics and Compliance team and advise the business on relevant ethics and compliance topics and issues. This position reports to the Chief Ethics & Complia Director, Compliance, Strategic Advisor, Property Management, Business


  • Chicago, Illinois, United States Stericycle Full time

    Are you looking to kickstart your career? Maybe you're rejoining the workforce or seeking a career change? Stericycle is hiring now We, as an essential business, are on the front lines as supporting the healthcare industry during the COVID-19 pandemic. This means that, in addition to our generous benefits, our team members enjoy better job stability and...


  • Chicago, United States Jones Lange Lasalle, Inc. Full time

    The Senior Compliance Counsel plays an important role in promoting JLLs global corporate compliance program, including compliance with international trade requirements and regulations. The role will report directly to the Chief Ethics & Compliance O Compliance Officer, Compliance, Global, Senior, Trade, Corporate, Property Management, Business Services


  • Chicago, United States JLL Full time

    JLL supports the Whole You, personally and professionally. Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology to our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry; and we support them through professional growth, flexibility, and...


  • Chicago, United States Hunter International Recruiting Full time

    Director of Sourcing – Capital Projects will oversee a $500M annual project portfolio across multiple divisions. Lead a global team, collaborate with senior leadership, and develop strategic initiatives to optimize capital sourcing processes. Leverage your expertise to achieve cost savings, enhance quality, and maintain a competitive sourcing portfolio,...


  • Chicago, United States Hunter International Recruiting Full time

    Director of Sourcing – Capital Projects will oversee a $500M annual project portfolio across multiple divisions. Lead a global team, collaborate with senior leadership, and develop strategic initiatives to optimize capital sourcing processes. Leverage your expertise to achieve cost savings, enhance quality, and maintain a competitive sourcing portfolio,...


  • Chicago, United States Hunter International Recruiting Full time

    Director of Sourcing – Capital Projects will oversee a $500M annual project portfolio across multiple divisions. Lead a global team, collaborate with senior leadership, and develop strategic initiatives to optimize capital sourcing processes. Leverage your expertise to achieve cost savings, enhance quality, and maintain a competitive sourcing portfolio,...


  • Chicago, United States Illinois Institute of Technology Full time

    The Office of Global Services (OGS) at Illinois Institute of Technology, in Chicago, IL seeks an Assistant Director of Compliance to manage all federally reportable international student and scholar data, including the flow of large amounts of data from Ellucian Banner, Terra Dotta, and preparing batch submissions to SEVIS. This position/individual will also...


  • Chicago, Illinois, United States Illinois Institute of Technology Full time

    General Description: The Office of Global Services (OGS) at Illinois Institute of Technology, in Chicago, IL seeks an Assistant Director of Compliance to manage all federally reportable international student and scholar data, including the flow of large amounts of data from Ellucian Banner, Terra Dotta, and preparing batch submissions to SEVIS. This...


  • Chicago, United States Larson Maddox Full time

    Our client, one of the top global investment banks & trading firms is looking for a Director of Compliance to advise the electronic trading function. A successful candidate in this position will bring 7-10 years of relevant compliance experience at a broker dealer.Key Responsibilities:Be the main contact for business management, regulators and...


  • Chicago, United States Larson Maddox Full time

    Our client, one of the top global investment banks & trading firms is looking for a Director of Compliance to advise the electronic trading function. A successful candidate in this position will bring 7-10 years of relevant compliance experience at a broker dealer.Key Responsibilities:Be the main contact for business management, regulators and...


  • Chicago, United States Larson Maddox Full time

    Our client, one of the top global investment banks & trading firms is looking for a Director of Compliance to advise the electronic trading function. A successful candidate in this position will bring 7-10 years of relevant compliance experience at a broker dealer.Key Responsibilities:Be the main contact for business management, regulators and...


  • Chicago, Illinois, United States McDonald's Global Technology Full time

    Job DescriptionCompany Description:McDonald's evolving Accelerating the Arches growth strategy puts our customers and people first and demonstrates our competitive advantages to strengthen our brand. We are recognized on lists like Fortune's Most Admired Companies and Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies.Doubling Down on the 4Ds (Delivery, Digital, Drive...


  • Chicago, Illinois, United States Mondelēz International Full time

    Job DescriptionAre You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Uniquely Yours.You will develop and implement accounting practices and procedures and interpret and provide data from accounting records. You will also coordinate accounting services and integrate them with operating needs. In...


  • Chicago, United States The University of Chicago Full time

    Director, Financial CompliancelocationsChicago, ILtime typeFull timejob requisition idJR25180Department SING EVP Headquarters - Finance & Ops - CoS NL About the Department The University of Chicago has been an international leader in basic and applied science research for more than 100 years. Researchers at the University and its national labs have made...


  • Chicago, Illinois, United States The University of Chicago Full time

    Director, Financial CompliancelocationsChicago, ILtime typeFull timejob requisition idJR25180DepartmentSING EVP Headquarters - Finance & Ops - CoS NLAbout the DepartmentThe University of Chicago has been an international leader in basic and applied science research for more than 100 years. Researchers at the University and its national labs have made...


  • Chicago, United States Waystone Governance Ltd. Full time

    Job Description Job Description Salary: For over 20 years, Waystone has been at the cutting edge of specialist services for the asset management industry – partnering with institutional investors, investment funds and asset managers. We work with our clients to help build, support, and protect investment structures and strategies worldwide. Our success...


  • Chicago, United States Waystone Governance Ltd. Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: For over 20 years, Waystone has been at the cutting edge of specialist services for the asset management industry – partnering with institutional investors, investment funds and asset managers.  We work with our clients to help build, support, and protect investment structures and strategies worldwide. Our success...


  • Chicago, United States DLM Professional Full time

    The Senior Global Compliance Auditor plays a pivotal role in ensuring the integrity of sales and marketing operations worldwide, focusing on the US and its international counterparts. This role encompasses a wide range of compliance review areas including, but not limited to: Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption Measures ...