Manager, Global Sanctions Compliance

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Reporting to the Vice President, Global Ethics & Compliance, the Global Compliance Risk Management Manager is responsible for the enterprise-wide sanctions compliance program. This person will also be responsible managing the global sanctions compliance program, including coordinating with internal Lear stakeholders performing basic sanctions screening, reviewing and resolving any red flags identified through the basic screening process and conducting enhanced screening, where needed, and maintaining all records related to the sanctions screening program, including dashboards and reports for senior management.  

The Role:

Your work will include, but not be limited to:

• Coordinating and managing the enterprise-wide third-party risk management solution, including a focus on:
  • Development or enhancement of third-party risk screening and diligence policies and procedures, related workflows and training;
  • Integration of screening and diligence procedures within existing business processes; and
  • Development and implementation of contractual controls around third parties, including suppliers, clients, sales consultants, contractors, and joint venture partners.
• In partnership with and under the direction of the Global Ethics & Compliance Vice President, support the enhancement of Lear’s Ethics & Compliance program through communication and collaboration with key stakeholders (Sales, Finance, Internal Audit, Legal, HR).
• Perform regular review and updates to Ethics & Compliance policies, including Anti-Bribery/Anti-Corruption, Gift, Meals & Entertainment, Government Meetings, Anti-Retaliation, Conflicts of Interest, Trade Sanctions, and Anti-Trust policies, and oversee related communication efforts
• Using data analytics and relevant compliance risks, prepare materials for presentation to the Compliance Committee and Audit Committee, as well as leaders within the company.
• Formalize and implement a compliance risk assessment program and associated procedures in partnership with Internal Audit, and work with the Global Ethics & Compliance Vice President to use collected data to develop, implement, maintain, and revise policies, procedures, and systems (at the business unit and regional levels) appropriately mitigate the risks identified.
• Support the improvement, and development of self-service reporting tools/capabilities working in collaboration with business and IT teams.
• Conduct legal research and analysis of findings related to existing and new legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements.
• Draft internal memorandum and summaries on research findings and present findings to leadership.
• Establish and maintain open lines of communication, internally and externally, to effectively deliver department objectives and services.

Your Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant legal, audit or comparable compliance experience
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Knowledge and understanding of the U.S. sanctions programs and related global sanctions framework
• Experience conducting U.S. sanctions screening and resolving associated red flags (experience with U.K. and EU sanctions programs a plus)
• Experience working with a global team
• Outstanding analytical and communications (written and verbal) skills and exercises good business judgment
• Ability to effectively communicate with Senior Management on a global level
• Project management experience
• Self-starter able to take a an assignment, anticipate questions and issues, and propose solutions
• Team player, collaborative work style
• A high attention to detail, process, and organization

Bonus If You Have:

• JD (or equivalent law degree) or MBA (or equivalent) required
• Desired experience building or managing a third-party risk management program, including use of outside screening vendors
• Desired experience with Foreign Corrupt Practices Act or bribery violations, including investigations and remediation
• CCEP, CFE or equivalent certifications preferred

Lear Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workplace.

Applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.