Associate, Global Compliance

ABOUT US
tms unites technology, marketing, and sourcing to drive transformational change for the world's leading brands. With more than 1,400 employees across 28 countries., we offer an impressive range of solutions - from inspiration and innovation to category management and delivery.
Operating as a creative agency, a strategic consultancy, a sourcing business, and a technology provider, we engage with over 110 million customers every single day for our clients, including McDonald's, T-Mobile, O2, Starbucks, and adidas.
Most importantly, we're a place where you can achieve great things, and be recognized as the best.
WHAT MATTERS THE MOST
Breakthrough, business-driving ideas come from extraordinary people with the freedom to be their most authentic selves at work. Authenticity and diversity are critical elements of our business. They can only be realized when we create access and equity for all. We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging and aspire to be ever-evolving.
tms is a place where brilliant people are better together. If you want your ideas to be heard and to contribute to a culture of inclusion and authenticity, bring us your voice! Visit us at tmsw.com.
WHY WE THINK YOU WILL LOVE THIS ROLE
Associate, Global Compliance will sit within our Global Compliance & Safety team. This individual plays a key role in supporting tms' global compliance program by monitoring emerging regulations, researching compliance requirements, maintaining regulatory intelligence, and preparing reports that enable informed business decisions.
This role is designed as a development opportunity. Working alongside experienced compliance professionals, the Associate will progressively build technical knowledge of global regulations, packaging compliance, environmental requirements, product safety, client standards, compliance systems, and regulatory risk management. Through structured coaching, project assignments, and increasing responsibility, the Associate will develop into a Compliance Specialist capable of independently managing compliance initiatives and supporting global clients.
Primary objectives of this role include the following:
Regulatory Intelligence & Research

• Monitor regulatory agencies, legislative bodies, industry associations, and standards organizations for emerging regulatory developments
• Research proposed and enacted regulations affecting packaging, product safety, environmental compliance, chemicals, labeling, and sustainability
• Maintain regulatory intelligence databases and regulatory tracking tools
• Summarize regulatory developments into concise, business-focused reports
• Escalate significant regulatory changes requiring further assessment
• Assist in maintaining the organization's global compliance knowledge repository

Compliance Reporting & Business Intelligence

• Prepare recurring regulatory intelligence reports
• Assist with executive dashboards and compliance scorecards
• Maintain regulatory calendars and implementation timelines
• Support development of compliance metrics and key performance indicators
• Track implementation status of regulatory changes
• Maintain documentation supporting compliance decisions and historical records

Regulatory Analysis

• Compare regulatory requirements across regions
• Research regulatory interpretations from authoritative sources
• Identify potential business impacts of proposed regulations
• Assist with preliminary regulatory impact assessments
• Support compliance risk evaluations
• Participate in development of implementation recommendations

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ORGANIZATION

• Cross-functional collaboration between Sustainability, Quality, Sourcing, GCPS, and Category Management, assisting in cross-functional compliance projects
• Assist project teams with regulatory research requests
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to summarize research findings into clear, organized, and accurate written reports
• Enjoys solving problems through research
• Curiosity and enjoyment in learning complex technical subjects

This role is designed to develop future Compliance Specialists through mentoring, training, and progressive responsibility.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE WE WOULD LIKE YOU TO HAVE

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field
• 0-3 years of professional experience if degreed; 2-4 if coming by experience
• Strong research capability
• Excellent written communication
• Possesses strong analytical and critical-thinking skills
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail
• Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

And we'd love you to...

• Can synthesize large volumes of information into concise business insights
• Organization and planning

Any of the following would be a plus

• Internship, co-op, research, or project experience involving research, compliance, technical writing, policy analysis, regulatory affairs, or data analysis
• Exposure to packaging, food, chemicals, manufacturing, consumer products, sustainability, or regulatory affairs
• Comfortable learning and using technology and AI-enabled tools to support research, reporting, and process efficiency

Starting salary between $55,000 - $65,000
TOTAL REWARDS
Our total rewards philosophy integrates programs for compensation, benefits, recognition, learning and development, corporate culture, corporate citizenship and work-life balance. While individual program components may differ by country, some things remain constant:

• Our commitment to rewarding results
• Opportunities to work with talented and driven individuals at every level of our company who respect each other, treat each other fairly and hold one another accountable for our customers'-and our company's-success

There's more ...
Generous medical, dental, vision and other great benefits
Paid parental and medical leave programs
401(k) with a company match component and profit sharing
15 days of paid time off plus company holidays
Hybrid work model
Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment assistance
Inclusive employee resource groups
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
We are an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
RECRUITING AGENCIES
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Nearest Major Market: Chicago