Compliance Officer

The ideal candidate will have strong experience with corporate compliance, FCPA, sanctions, export controls, third-party due diligence, internal investigations, and compliance program management within a multinational organization. The role offers significant exposure to senior leadership, international compliance, manufacturing operations, third-party risk, investigations, export controls, and anti-corruption compliance.

Compliance Officer

Location: Eden, NC
Employment Type: Full-Time | Exempt
Department: Legal & Compliance
Travel: Periodic U.S. travel and occasional travel to Brazil

Our Client is seeking an experienced Compliance Officer to lead U.S. compliance activities across corporate and manufacturing operations. This position will serve as a primary compliance resource for U.S. leadership and employees while working closely with international compliance leadership and outside counsel.
The ideal candidate will have strong experience with corporate compliance, FCPA, sanctions, export controls, third-party due diligence, internal investigations, and compliance program management within a multinational organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the U.S. corporate compliance program.
• Conduct and update compliance risk assessments covering commercial, manufacturing, government, export, and third-party risks.
• Develop and maintain compliance policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Manage third-party due diligence, sanctions screening, compliance approvals, and ongoing monitoring.
• Provide guidance to employees and leadership regarding compliance and ethical business practices.
• Develop and deliver compliance training for U.S. commercial, engineering, and manufacturing teams.
• Triage hotline reports and allegations and coordinate internal investigations.
• Support compliance with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), sanctions, export controls, antitrust requirements, and books-and-records controls.
• Partner with Legal, Finance, Commercial, Engineering, Manufacturing, and other business functions.
• Support compliance reporting to senior management.
• Supervise and support an on-site Compliance Specialist.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of dedicated compliance experience, preferably within a multinational manufacturing, industrial, energy, or infrastructure organization.
• Strong working knowledge of FCPA compliance, sanctions, export controls, antitrust, third-party due diligence, and internal controls.
• Experience conducting compliance risk assessments and managing third-party risk.
• Experience with hotline intake, allegation assessment, and investigations.
• Experience developing and delivering ethics and compliance training.
• Familiarity with compliance technology, third-party screening platforms, training systems, or case-management tools.
• Knowledge of financial and accounting controls, including segregation of duties and payment approvals.
• Ability to operate independently as a senior U.S. compliance resource within a global organization.
• Fluent English required; Portuguese is a plus.
• CCEP or CCEP-I certification preferred, but not required.
• Law degree is not required.

Career Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced compliance professional to take ownership of U.S. compliance operations within a multinational organization. The role offers significant exposure to senior leadership, international compliance, manufacturing operations, third-party risk, investigations, export controls, and anti-corruption compliance.

Apply Now

Ready to take the next step in your corporate compliance career?

Email your resume to Sharon Deichmann at sdeichmann@theresource.com.

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