Vice President, Global Ethics and Compliance

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Circana (formerly IRI and NPD) is the leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior. Through unparalleled technology, advanced analytics, cross-industry data, and deep expertise, we provide clarity that helps almost 7,000 of the world’s leading brands and retailers take action and unlock business growth. We understand more about the complete consumer, the complete store, and the complete wallet so our clients can go beyond the data to apply insights, ignite innovation, meet consumer demand, and outpace the competition.

At Circana, we are fueled by our passion for continuous learning and growth, we seek and share feedback freely, and we celebrate victories both big and small in an environment that is flexible and accommodating to our work and personal lives. We have a global commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion as we believe in the undeniable strength that diversity brings to our business, employees, clients, and communities (with us you can always bring your full self to work).

With us, you can always bring your full self to work. Join our inclusive, committed team to be a challenger, own outcomes, and stay curious together. Circana is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place To Work®. This prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at Circana.

 Join our inclusive, committed team to be a challenger, own outcomes, and stay curious together. Learn more at www.circana.com.

What will you be doing?

The Vice President of Global Ethics & Compliance plays a critical role in setting the strategy and overseeing the Company’s Global Ethics & Compliance program (“Compliance Program”). This position requires a combination of strategic vision, leadership, and a deep understanding of the regulatory landscape.

This role will ensure full implementation of the elements of an effective ethics & compliance program as set forth by the US Department of Justice. In this role, the Vice President will also help re-set the vision and strategy for the function, shape and influence the organization’s strategy, drive collaboration and synergies, co-create and develop ethics & compliance policies, practices, culture, education, and awareness, and evaluate and manage risk.

This role will report to the Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer and will support and manage the Company’s compliance team as well as collaborate closely with other senior leadership, corporate business functions, and other stakeholders.

The successful candidate will have extensive experience in successfully overseeing broad-based, global ethics & compliance programs.

Job Responsibilities:

Leadership and Strategy

• Partner with senior leaders to develop, enhance, and deliver a company-wide, risk-based ethics & compliance strategy. Align compliance functions across the enterprise to best serve the businesses.
• Lead and develop the culture and values of the company to include ethics & compliance standards that further enhance the image and reputation of the company.
• Drive accountability and awareness of our Speak Up culture.
• Support and manage the Global Ethics & Compliance team.
• Drive the strategy for the Compliance Program in accordance with all applicable laws and regulatory requirements, and including the company’s strategic goals, as appropriate.
• Proactively monitor developments and changes to applicable guidance (e.g., DOJ, OFAC) and make recommendations applicable to the operations and strategy of the Compliance Program.
• Proactively drive enterprise risk assessments to identify potential compliance risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the Compliance Program is seamlessly integrated into business processes.
• Monitor and regularly report on the operation and progress of ethics & compliance efforts.

Policy Development

• Oversee the management of the Compliance Program’s global policies and the Code of Conduct; develop new global policies as required by legislature or regulatory changes; provide guidance to leadership and employees.
• Collaborate with other functions by providing guidance and support to develop other Company policies which may overlap or intersect with the Compliance Program.
• Monitor and drive the adherence to compliance policies and procedures.

Investigations

• Oversee the investigation and evaluation of allegations of policy and legal violations in partnership with the Legal and HR functions.
• Conduct root cause analyses when necessary and develop and ensure implementation of corrective action plans in partnership with the business.
• Provide quarterly reporting on key trends and issues which may be developing, such as in specific locations or in specific functional areas.

Training and Education

• Design and develop company-wide training, engagement and communication strategy for compliance initiatives including activities such as messaging, websites, town halls, workshops, newsletters.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate or Masters degree
• 10+ years relevant experience in ethics and compliance
• Ability to make solid judgment calls under pressure
• Demonstrated leadership qualities, including ability to build strategic alignments with key constituents across the company
• Strong leadership skills, including strategic planning and project management preferred
• Strong people and change management skills
• Ability to understand multiple technology applications
• Superior oral and written communication skills
• Successful track record implementing/creating a proactive ethical culture in which ethics & compliance and business objectives are mutually reinforcing
• Strong motivation and ability to champion a comprehensive ethics & compliance program that is integrated with the company’s business planning, operations, and culture.

Circana Behaviors

As well as the technical skills, experience and attributes that are required for the role, our shared behaviors sit at the core of our organization. Therefore, we always look for people who can continuously champion these behaviors throughout the business within their day-to-day role:

• Stay Curious: Being hungry to learn and grow, always asking the big questions
• Seek Clarity: Embracing complexity to create clarity and inspire action
• Own the Outcome: Being accountable for decisions and taking ownership of our choices
• Center on the Client: Relentlessly adding value for our customers
• Be a Challenger: Never complacent, always striving for continuous improvement
• Champion Inclusivity: Fostering trust in relationships engaging with empathy, respect and integrity
• Commit to each other: Contributing to making Circana a great place to work for everyone

Location

This position can be located in the following area(s): Remote, USA.

The below range reflects the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs. The salary range for this role is $170,000.00 to $210,000.00. 

This job is also eligible for bonus pay.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

You can apply for this role through methods such as the careers website link and/or intranet site for internal candidates.

The anticipated application deadline for this position is Friday, March 21, 2025.

Prospective candidates may be asked to consent to background checks (in accordance with local legislation and our candidate privacy notice ) Your current employer will not be contacted without your permission.

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