Manager, Ethics

Mexico City, Mexico

Ciudad Apodaca, Nuevo León, Mexico

Full time

REQ-1000052484

Manager, Ethics & Compliance

Remote role

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The Job:

We are seeking an experienced Manager, Ethics & Compliance – Mexico to join our Ethics & Compliance organization. This position will serve as a key compliance resource for Mexico, partnering closely with business leaders and corporate functions to identify and mitigate compliance risks, strengthen the company’s culture of integrity, and support the effective implementation of the global Ethics & Compliance program.

A significant component of this role will be leading and conducting complex, sensitive and confidential internal investigations, including matters involving potential violations of the Code of Business Ethics, anti-bribery and anti-corruption requirements, conflicts of interest, fraud, harassment or retaliation related to compliance concerns, and other allegations involving potential misconduct.

The successful candidate will combine strong investigative capabilities with sound legal and compliance judgment, business acumen, discretion and the ability to work effectively with senior stakeholders in a complex multinational organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Investigations & Case Management
• Lead and conduct confidential and, where applicable, legally privileged internal investigations involving allegations of misconduct, violations of the Code of Business Ethics, company policies and applicable laws and regulations.
• Independently assess allegations, determine appropriate investigative scope and methodology, identify relevant witnesses and documentation, and develop investigation plans.
• Conduct or oversee witness interviews, document reviews, fact‑finding activities and other investigative procedures.
• Partner with Legal, HR, Internal Audit, Security, Finance and other relevant functions to ensure investigations are appropriately managed and escalated.
• Prepare clear, objective and well‑supported investigation reports, documenting facts, findings, conclusions and recommended remediation.
• Exercise sound judgment regarding investigation escalation, interim measures, disciplinary considerations and remediation.
• Maintain appropriate confidentiality, documentation, records and chain of custody of investigative materials.
• Identify trends, systemic issues, root causes and control weaknesses arising from investigations and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
• Support the development and continuous improvement of investigation protocols, procedures, tools and best practices across Mexico and the broader Americas organization.

Ethics & Compliance Program

• Serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders and internal stakeholders on ethics and compliance matters, including anti‑bribery and anti‑corruption, conflicts of interest, confidentiality, trade compliance, sanctions, data privacy and other relevant compliance risks.
• Implement and enhance the Ethics & Compliance program in Mexico and the rest of Latin America in alignment with global policies, standards and risk priorities.
• Conduct periodic compliance risk assessments and develop risk‑based action plans and control enhancements.
• Own and support compliance monitoring, testing and risk-driven reviews, including follow‑up on identified gaps and remediation activities.
• Track, analyze and trend compliance cases, control gaps, root causes and remediation actions to identify emerging risks and opportunities for program improvement.
• Identify pragmatic, commercially appropriate solutions to compliance risks while maintaining appropriate control standards.
• Partner with business and functional leaders to embed ethical decision‑making and compliance practices into day‑to‑day operations.

Training & Communications

• Develop and deliver engaging, risk‑based ethics and compliance training to employees, leaders and other relevant stakeholders in Mexico and, as appropriate, other countries in Latin America.
• Develop and execute local compliance communications and awareness initiatives that keep ethics and compliance visible and relevant to employees.
• Provide guidance and support on new or enhanced policies, procedures and compliance requirements.
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