Position Title: Director, Ethics, Risk and Compliance
Position Type: Regular full-time
Department: Legal and Compliance
Location: Washington, DC - Hybrid
Salary Range: $102,000 - $128,000 - $154,000
Contact: Corus International, ****** Corus International provides a competitive, growth-oriented compensation program. When determining an offer for employment, multiple factors are considered including relevant years of experience, education, skills, internal equity, and budget. Our overall approach is to target the minimum to midpoint for starting salaries, based on these factors.
Additionally, Corus provides a comprehensive and competitive employee benefit package to protect our valued staff and their families. Our benefits include three medical plan options with comprehensive prescription drug coverage, low-cost dental coverage with 100% paid vision insurance, a generous retirement plan, and PTO including vacation, sick, holiday, parental, jury, international travel, and bereavement leave; employer-sponsored basic life/AD&D insurance; employee wellness incentives, and employee work/life balance and assistance programs.
Position Summary: As Director of Ethics, Risk and Compliance, you will lead and drive the Ethics, Risk and Corporate Compliance (ERC) Programs by proactively identifying opportunities for risk controls, education & training, and refining guidelines and protocols to ensure business practices comply with Corus' internal guidelines, government and donor regulations, and legal requirements of the countries in which we operate.
Responsibilities: Develop frameworks (policies, procedures, processes, and tools) and reports to evaluate, manage, mitigate, monitor, and report on ethics, risk, and compliance matters. Serve as a strategic business partner to the family of Corus companies by providing oversight, direction, and support to senior management and offering advice on the interpretation of rules and regulations. Design, implement, and manage an effective Ethics & Compliance Framework to ensure business activities comply with Corus' policies, donor rules, applicable government regulations, and legislative requirements. Prepare and conduct annual and ongoing Ethics, Risk & Compliance training, education, and communication for staff, partners, and suppliers. Oversee Conflict of Interest and Gifts & Entertainment programs ensuring appropriate identification, evaluation, resolution, and documentation of potential conflicts. Manage compliance concerns and reports received through the Convercent hotline. Conduct thorough, timely, and objective compliance-related investigations, partnering with Internal Audit, Human Resources, and Legal. Oversee and maintain the Power BI compliance dashboard. Refresh and own the Corus Enterprise Risk Management Framework, including policy, processes, and tools. Oversee the Corporate Risk Register capturing and mitigating realized and foreseeable risks across global activities. Develop a network of liaisons responsible for Ethics, Risk & Compliance matters across Corus organizations, providing coaching and training opportunities. Stay abreast of standards and requirements, including all relevant laws, rules, and industry standards, and provide timely communications to those impacted. Help develop, improve, and maintain third-party risk management controls and associated policies and procedures. Undertake special projects and support other ERC initiatives as needed. Required Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 8 years' progressively responsible experience managing legal risk, ethics, and corporate compliance; or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience must include working for a global organization receiving USG funding. Experience conducting investigations. Exceptional written and verbal English communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization. Proficiency in writing reports or similar documents to a professional standard. Ability to develop effective presentations and training material for all levels within the organization. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Strong analytical aptitude with good reasoning skills. Ability to display strong interpersonal skills and interact in a professional and tactful manner. Preferred Qualifications: Abilities in Spanish and/or French are desirable. Physical and Mental Requirements: The physical requirements that may be needed to execute responsibilities may include bending, standing, and walking. The mental requirements essential to executing the responsibilities include learning new tasks, comprehending and retaining information, completing tasks independently, and effectively communicating verbally and in writing. Other Duties: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities for the position. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice. All positions are required to perform any additional tasks assigned by the supervisor.
Working Conditions, Travel, and Environment: Corus has a hybrid work policy, allowing work to be done remotely; two days per week in the office is required. The employee must be available to work outside normal office hours or weekends as required. This position must be able to travel as required for domestic and international business purposes. While performing duties in different locations, the employee may be exposed to high-security risks and/or basic living conditions. If applicable, must have authorization to work in the country of assignment. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Zero Tolerance to Abuse: As a member of the Corus Family, each employee is expected to:
Help develop and maintain an environment that welcomes and develops a diverse workforce. Foster a work environment where everyone feels valued and included. Support employees' evaluation and promotion processes based on skills and performance. Promote a safe, secure, and respectful environment for all members of the Corus family. Follow Corus Code of Conduct to prevent any type of abuse including workplace harassment and exploitation. Corus International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable laws.
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