Sr. Specialist, Ethics Compliance

 

Foods people love. Brands people trust. And a career that nourishes your future like no other.

 

If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, Nestlé is the place for you. Nestlé USA is one of seven operating companies that make up Nestlé’s presence in the United States. We're in 97% of American homes, and as the leading food and beverage company, our goals are to continue to deliver quality food and beverage products, strengthen our local communities, and reduce our environmental and climate impact.

 

We’re determined to challenge the status quo and be better tomorrow than we are today. As individuals and teams, we embrace our entrepreneurial culture and have created a workplace where collaboration is essential, courage is rewarded, speed is expected, and agility is the norm to delight our consumers every single day. Here, you will find limitless opportunities to learn and advance your career and feel empowered to succeed in the workplace and beyond. Because our focus is not only on nourishing our customers, but also about enriching you.

 

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

 

 

LOCATION:  Arlington, Virginia

 

REPORTING:  Assistant General Counsel & Head of Employment Law
 

POSITION SUMMARY:
As a member of the Nestlé USA Legal & Compliance function, the Senior Specialist, Corporate Compliance, will play a crucial role in ensuring the Company's adherence to legal and regulatory requirements. This role will be responsible for developing and implementing programs, policies, and procedures to manage risk and promote business integrity.  The Senior Specialist, Corporate Compliance, will collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide legal guidance and support on compliance matters throughout Zone North America. This role reports to the Assistant General Counsel & Head of Employment Law and works closely with the Zone North America General Counsel. 

 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The primary responsibilities of the Senior Specialist, Corporate Compliance, role will include:

 

• Managing compliance programs, in conjunction with the General Counsel:
  • Coordinating the Nestle USA Compliance Committee, organizing meetings, agendas, presenters, and providing updates on compliance priorities
  • Overseeing the Business Ethics Questionnaire (BEQ) disclosure and approval process
  • Monitoring activities from the Nestle Group Compliance Committee
  • Working with Nestle Group Legal & Compliance on deployment and escalations related to trade sanctions screening
  • Serving on internal working groups managing risk for Nestle, including the Issues Roundtable (IRT) and Corporate Organizational Resilience Excellence (CORE) committees.
  • Creating and delivering and/or deploying training programs to educate employees on compliance policies and procedures and monitor completion of annual compliance trainings.
• Monitoring compliance activities:
  • Managing the business integrity hotline for Nestle Zone NA
  • Preparing internal communications on business integrity topics
  • Monitoring external legal environment for emerging compliance and reporting to stakeholders on risks
• Reporting and documentation
  • Monitor local execution of compliance initiatives and report on progress to Compliance Committee
  • Monitor and track complaint trends and report on same to relevant stake holders
  • Manage the annual compliance communication plan addressing priorities, trainings, and company initiative
  • Maintaining accurate and up-to-date documentation of compliance activities
  • Collaborating with Nestle’s ESG function to monitor and report on emerging legal obligations
• Support other compliance priorities as determined by the Compliance Committee and the Legal & Compliance functional leads
• Other activities as business needs arise

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• College degree or equivalent
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in corporate compliance and/or ethics, financial audit & controls, or a related field
• Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional with the Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics or equivalent certification or training certificate a plus

 

SKILLS:

 

• Excellent project management, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Agile learner with an ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication, and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders and team members
• Commitment to operating with absolute confidentiality
• Technology-savvy and