Senior Manager of Compliance

Company Overview 
The Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) strengthens democracy around the world through private enterprise and market-oriented reform. CIPE is one of the four core institutes of the National Endowment for Democracy and is an affiliate of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Since 1983, CIPE has worked with business leaders, policymakers, and civil society to build the institutions vital to a democratic society. CIPE’s key program areas include Enterprise Ecosystems, Democratic Governance, Business Advocacy, Women’s Economic Empowerment, Anti-Corruption & Ethics, and Trade. 

Position: Senior Manager of Compliance, Legal                    
Reports to: General Counsel, Legal                    

Scope: CIPE is seeking a full-time, exempt position based in Washington, D.C. for a Senior Compliance Manager who will be an experienced, professional compliance practitioner responsible for supporting the General Counsel in implementing and strengthening CIPE’s enterprise-wide Compliance Program. This role coordinates and manages key compliance activities across CIPE’s global operations, ensuring adherence to U.S. law, Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200), donor regulations, ethics requirements, and CIPE’s internal policies. 

This position requires a seasoned compliance expert who understands compliance workflows, implementation, and risk mitigation; who can work confidently with senior leaders; and who can maintain consistency and accountability across decentralized teams. The Senior Compliance Manager executes CIPE’s compliance program under the direction of the General Counsel and plays a key role in supporting CIPE’s culture of integrity and organizational compliance. 

Responsibilities: 

Compliance Program Execution & Organizational Implementation 

• Implement and support CIPE’s compliance processes, systems, and tools working with the General Counsel. 
• Ensure compliance workflows are clearly defined, documented, and functioning effectively across HQ, hubs, and field offices. 
• Coordinate cross-functional compliance activities and ensure timely documentation, follow-up, and appropriate escalation. 
• Support periodic compliance and risk assessments across CIPE programs and field locations.
• Monitor compliance activities and identify organizational needs, risks, and areas requiring improvement. 

Policy Development, Alignment & Training 

• Coordinate and monitor the development, review, and continuous improvement of compliance-related policies and procedures, ensuring they remain current, practical, and aligned with organizational requirements. 
• Monitor legal and policy developments, changes in donor requirements, regulatory updates, and industry standards, and support the General Counsel in determining needed adjustments. 
• Oversee and act as a resource for the development, updating, training, and implementation of policies across CIPE. 
• Work directly with other functions on policies under their purview to ensure consistency with CIPE’s compliance standards and proper implementation. 
• Support harmonization of policies and procedures across HQ, hubs, and field offices. 
• Develop and deliver compliance trainings on topics including anti-corruption, ethics, sanctions, procurement integrity, due diligence, and donor-specific rules. 
• Create guidance materials, tools, and communications to strengthen staff understanding and adherence. 

Monitoring, Reporting & Donor Compliance Support 

• Develop and maintain compliance trackers, timelines, and documentation systems. 
• Conduct period compliance reviews, documentation checks, and structured follow-up with staff globally. 
• Use systems such as JAMIS, SharePoint, and other Microsoft tools to track compliance requirements and generate reports. 
• Oversee CIPE’s organizational due diligence and third-party screening process, including use of Kroll or comparable platforms, ensuring results are interpreted, documented, and communicated appropriately. 
• Coordinate CIPE’s organizational risk assessment processes, including third-party, programmatic, and donor-driven compliance risk. 
• Provide support to grants team on donor compliance requirements from U.S. government agencies, foreign gover