Vice President, Compliance

We’re looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success – and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions.

The Vice President, Compliance will be responsible for leading the ethics and compliance program and driving key ethics and compliance initiatives, including policies and procedures, training and communications, investigations, third party diligence screening, trade compliance program, data privacy program, and compliance program evaluations and risk assessments. This role involves close coordination and collaboration with members of the Executive Leadership Team and other senior leadership, as well as members of the Legal team, Internal Audit, Finance, Digital, Integrated Supply Chain and Human Resources. This position will report to the Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, be a member of the Legal and Compliance leadership team, and present to the Board of Directors.  The position is based in St Louis Park, Minnesota. 

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION: 

• Develop, enhance, and implement effective compliance strategies, policies and procedures. 

• Manage, coordinate, and conduct periodic and annual reviews and risk assessments of the company’s compliance policies and procedures. 

• Identify potential areas of risk and develop controls to mitigate those risks. 

• Lead projects relating to the enhancement of compliance policies and procedures, internal controls, and systems. 

• Oversee training on a broad range of compliance-related topics for new and existing personnel. 

• Monitor compliance with nVent's policies and procedures. 

• Manage and conduct internal investigations.  

• Keep abreast of changes in applicable regulations and implement appropriate changes to compliance practices and policies. 

• Present to the Executive Leadership Team and other senior leaders and the Board of Directors. 

• Support Sustainability/ESG program, ensuring alignment with regulations, industry standards and company goals. 

• Manage a team of compliance professionals, support the individuals’ professional development, and mentor staff. 

YOU HAVE: 

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; JD preferred 

• 10+ years of relevant global compliance experience gained at a law firm, consulting firm, or U.S.-based corporate in-house legal or ethics and compliance department, managing and advising on global compliance and ethics risks and regulations.  

• Broad knowledge of global manufacturing businesses is preferred. 

• Experience with global anti-bribery, modern slavery, trade, data privacy and global impo