Senior Director, Ethics, Risk and Compliance

Washington, DC

Employer:

Description

Senior Director, Ethics, Risk and Compliance

About Palladium:

Palladiumis a global company working to design, develop and deliver positive impact onthe lives and livelihoods of people around the globe; broaden access to health,water, power, and infrastructure; build enduring, sustainable, andtransformative institutions and market systems to address global challenges;and conserve the natural world. We operate in over 90 countries and have aworkforce of 4,000 talented, motivated, and diverse staff of all religions,races, languages, and gender identities.

This Opportunity:

The Senior Director of Ethics, Risk and Compliance is a leadershipposition responsible for expanding and growing Palladium's commitment tosophisticated risk management and corporate compliance. You will serve as Palladium's change agentwith a strategic business focus. Youwill focus on updating and monitoring the organization's form risk governanceframework and providing practical solutions to issues and concerns that impactthe organization's ability to fulfill its mission. The ideal candidate will be highly motivatedand skilled at collaborating with a variety of stakeholders globally. You willhave a keen interest in providing guidance to business stakeholders across avariety of risk and compliance issues and be passionate about promoting our cultureof integrity.

Location and Compensation:

The position is based in Palladium's Washington D.C. office.

For our prospective employees in the United States, please notethat the full-time equivalent annual base salary for this position is expectedto range from $143,000 - $215,000. and successful candidates may also beeligible for additional, variable incentive compensation dependent on the role.

Please be advised that a final salary offer will be based onvarious factors, including but not limited to your qualifications, education,experience, skills, seniority, performance, and Palladium's business ororganizational needs.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the compensationfor this position, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. We value yourinterest in our company and appreciate the opportunity to discuss thisopportunity with you.

You and Your Career:

If you are a problem-solver, collaborator, and doer, and you haveexpertise in providing guidance to business stakeholders on risk and complianceissues, we are interested in hearing from you.

We are a learning organization and provide growth opportunitiesfrom the start. We pride ourselves on giving you the freedom, resources,and guidance to chart a fulfilling career!

Reporting and Supervision:

This role will report directly to the General Counsel

PrimaryDuties and Responsibilities:

Oversee Palladium's Risk Management program, including monitoring compliance with statutory and contractual government obligations
Oversee Palladium's global risk register, capturing and mitigating realized and foreseeable risks across Palladium's global activities
Administer Palladium's global helpline
Conduct and / or direct internal investigations, including collecting and reviewing information, interviewing witnesses and subjects, preparing investigation reports, and coordinating needed remediation
Prepare and deliver executive and board presentations on risk management and compliance initiatives
Supervise Palladium's Enterprise Risk Assessment and subsequent program enhancements. Drive program controls improvement efforts
Help develop, improve, and maintain third-party risk management controls and associated policies and procedures
Manage the company's global conflicts of interest program, including maintaining appropriate policies and procedures, overseeing conflict mitigation efforts, driving data analysis and insight, and workflow improvements
Draft and maintain corporate compliance and risk management policies and procedures
Assist in designing strategy and driving operationalization of policies, procedures, and guidance
Design and deliver live and web-based training across the organization
Prepare communication materials for diverse audiences to reinforce and support the risk management and compliance program. Assist in designing overall communications strategy
Contribute to and support data protection and privacy compliance initiatives, including monitoring and responding to legal and regulatory developments
Undertake special projects and support other risk management initiatives as needed

KeyCompetencies Required:

Proficiency with U.S. federal contracting and procurement compliance obligations, including corresponding Federal Acquisition Regulation provisions
Extensive experience in risk management and / or regulatory compliance industry, predominantly in supervisory or management roles
Recent experience in U.S. government contracting compliance experience
Excellent problem-solving, written and oral communication, and interpersonal skills
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Demonstrated ability to lead, manage and facilitate change; demonstrated vision to define and effectively manage strategies, change structures, and change processes necessary to address program priorities
Willingness to travel as required from 10% to 20% (both domestic and international)

ProfessionalExpertise/Competencies Preferred:

International development risk management and / or compliance experience
Experience working with multiple time zones
Experience and comfort working with data, including to measure program performance and effectiveness, inform priorities, and deliver insights to stakeholders

Equity,Diversity & Inclusion - Palladium is committed to embedding equity, diversity, andinclusion into everything we do. We welcome applications from all sections ofsociety and actively encourage diversity to drive innovation, creativity,success and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achievediversity in our workforce; and that all job applicants and employees receiveequal and fair treatment regardless of their background or personalcharacteristics. These include: (but are not limited to) socio-economicbackground, age, race, gender identity and expression, religion, ethnicity,sexual orientation, disability, nationality, veteran, marital or Indigenousstatus.

Shouldyou require any adjustments or accommodations to be made due to a disability oryou are a neurodivergent individual or for any other circumstance, please emailour team at accessibility@thepalladiumgroup.com and we willbe in touch to discuss.

Safeguarding - We defineSafeguarding as "the preventative action taken by Palladium to protect ourpeople, clients and the communities we work with from harm". We are committedto ensuring that all children and adults who come into contact with Palladiumare treated with respect and are free from abuse. All successful candidates will be subject toan enhanced selection process including safeguarding-focused interviews and arigorous due diligence process.

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