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Director, Central Corporate Compliance

San Diego, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 19 Mar 2025

💰 $209,887/yr($122,774/yr – $209,887/yr)

About the role

Realty Income aims to be a globally recognized leader in the S&P 100, committed to creating long-term value for all stakeholders. These stakeholders include our dedicated team members, who embody our purpose: building enduring relationships and brighter financial futures. This guiding principle serves as a beacon for our team, influencing every action we take. Our employees consistently invest their time, commitment, and dedication into the company, and in turn, they receive investment returns in the form of purpose, belonging, and opportunities for advancement. We are committed to best-in-class corporate responsibility practices through environmental initiatives, governance programs, and community outreach projects. From the boardroom to the breakroom, our team members make a difference every day. The Director, Central Compliance will be responsible for leading Realty Income's global compliance efforts regarding general business compliance and ethics, including Code of Ethics, anti-trust / competition, privacy, conflicts of interests, US Anti-Discrimination Act compliance, and social media. The role is within the Legal & Compliance department with an opportunity to (re)design General Business Compliance in a listed company and commercial environment. What you will be working on:Compliance Advisory & Operations

Providing daily advice across the business on all areas of General Business Compliance, including policies and procedures.
Developing and implementing policies and procedures on General Business Compliance in line with Realty Income's compliance framework.
Managing relevant external/regulatory reporting, preparation of internal reports and KPIs/KRIs, and liaison with key business partners on reporting.

Compliance Risk Management & Assurance

Running annual or scheduled assessments of General Business Compliance risks to help develop policies, procedures, and controls.
Undertaking General Compliance 2nd line reviews, supporting General Business Compliance internal audits, and overseeing management action plans.

Compliance Investigation & Awareness

Dealing with escalations, investigations, and root-cause analysis into incidents and breaches, and presenting findings to relevant departments / groups.
Organizing and delivering training (in-person, online, audio), guidance documents, and communications on General Business Compliance areas.

Must have knowledge, skills and abilities for the role:

We expect 8+ years' experience in an international organization.
Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school
Strong knowledge of General Business Compliance requirements is required, with international subject matter expertise beneficial.
Deep experience in implementing / maintaining General Business Compliance programs.
Project management, multitasking, and using initiative to progress the team's Global Compliance plan.
Ability to communicate with and engage stakeholders at all levels and across all departments on compliance topics effectively.
Proficiency in analyzing and synopsizing complex situations into recommendations and action.

Desirable but not essential:

A professional compliance qualification (e.g., ACAMS, ACFE, SSCE) and/or risk management qualification (e.g., ICA, PRMA) is preferred.
Real estate industry experience is beneficial.
International subject matter expertise is beneficial.
Previous experience participating in / directing an ethics program and Code of Business Ethics design is preferred.
Previous people management experience is preferable as the team grows.

What You’ll get in Return: