Head of Compliance (San Jose)

Head of Compliance

About the Company

Pioneering developer of energy management & automation solutions

Industry

Electrical / Electronic Manufacturing

Type

Privately Held

About the Role

The Company is seeking a Head of Compliance to lead its global ethics and compliance program. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving and promoting a culture of ethics and compliance, maintaining and enhancing the program, and overseeing all compliance areas, including data privacy, AI governance, and cybersecurity. This role involves designing and implementing internal controls, managing audits and investigations, and ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations. The Head of Compliance will also play a key role in the Enterprise Risk Management program, manage the operations of the ethics and compliance program, and develop training programs for employees.

Applicants for the Head of Compliance position at the company should have a minimum of 15 years' experience in a senior leadership compliance role, with a strong background in FCPA and similar international anticorruption / antibribery laws, cybersecurity, privacy, data management, and AI governance. The ideal candidate will have experience in building and managing global compliance programs, including third-party risk management, and a proven track record in leading the development and implementation of compliance policies and procedures. A law degree with additional in-house expertise is required, and experience at the US DOJ is a plus. The role demands a strategic thinker with the ability to provide expert guidance on risk and compliance matters and to ensure the company's compliance with evolving regulatory requirements.

Hiring Manager Title

Chief Legal Officer

Travel Percent

Less than 10%

Functions

• Legal