A global financial institution is seeking an experienced Anti-Bribery & Anti-Corruption (ABAC) professional to lead and enhance its enterprise compliance framework focused on bribery, corruption, and ethics-related risks. This role will play a critical part in strengthening governance, conducting risk assessments, overseeing investigations, and managing third-party compliance programs across a complex international organization.
The successful candidate will partner with Compliance, Legal, Risk, Internal Audit, Financial Crimes, and business leadership to ensure adherence to global anti-corruption regulations while promoting a strong culture of ethics, integrity, and accountability.
RESPONSIBILITIESABAC Program Leadership- Lead the ongoing development, implementation, and enhancement of the organization's anti-bribery and anti-corruption compliance framework.
- Maintain and strengthen policies, procedures, governance standards, and internal controls designed to mitigate corruption-related risks.
- Monitor regulatory developments and emerging industry trends impacting anti-corruption compliance programs.
- Support strategic initiatives focused on improving program effectiveness and regulatory alignment.
Risk Assessment & Due Diligence- Conduct enterprise-wide bribery and corruption risk assessments across business units, products, services, and geographic regions.
- Evaluate third-party relationships and business partnerships for potential corruption and reputational risks.
- Oversee due diligence reviews involving vendors, intermediaries, consultants, and other external parties.
- Develop and implement ongoing monitoring processes to identify and mitigate emerging risks.
Investigations & Remediation- Lead or support internal investigations involving allegations of bribery, corruption, misconduct, or related compliance concerns.
- Analyze findings, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions and control enhancements.
- Coordinate remediation efforts and track implementation of agreed-upon actions.
- Provide guidance to senior stakeholders on complex ethics and compliance matters.
Regulatory & Stakeholder Engagement- Advise business leaders and control functions on anti-corruption laws, regulatory expectations, and compliance obligations.
- Support regulatory examinations, audits, and inquiries related to ethics and compliance programs.
- Partner with Legal, Financial Crimes, Internal Audit, Risk Management, and business teams on cross-functional compliance initiatives.
- Develop training, awareness programs, and communication strategies to strengthen compliance culture.
QUALIFICATIONSQUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor's degree required.
- 8 15+ years of experience within Compliance, Ethics & Compliance, Financial Crimes, Regulatory Risk, Legal, Internal Audit, or related control functions.
- Deep knowledge of anti-bribery and anti-corruption regulations and compliance frameworks.
- Experience conducting risk assessments, investigations, and third-party due diligence reviews.
- Strong understanding of enterprise compliance, governance, and risk management practices.
- Excellent analytical, investigative, and problem-solving abilities.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and partner effectively with senior leadership.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE- J.D. Or other advanced degree.
- Experience within banking, capital markets, fintech, payments, or other highly regulated financial services environments.
- Professional certifications such as CAMS, CCEP, CRCM, ICA, CFE, or similar credentials.
- Experience supporting global compliance programs across multiple jurisdictions.
- Background in regulatory examinations, internal audits, or financial crime compliance programs.
What This Role Offers- Opportunity to lead and shape a global anti-corruption compliance program.
- Significant interaction with executive leadership and enterprise control functions.
- Exposure to complex regulatory, investigative, and governance matters.
- High-impact role focused on ethics, integrity, and enterprise risk management.
- Strong career progression opportunities within global compliance and financial crime leadership.