About this opportunity:
Ericsson Inc. does not sponsor US work authorizations for this job position including H-1B, O-1, L-1 and TN. Ericsson also does not hire F-1's working on EAD for this position.
Ericsson is a world-leading global provider of high-performing hardware and software solutions and services to enable its customers to capture the full value of connectivity. More than 1,000 networks in more than 180 countries use Ericsson equipment and more than 40 percent of the world's mobile traffic passes through Ericsson networks. At Ericsson, we apply our innovation to market-based solutions that empower people and society to help shape a more sustainable world.
We are looking for an experienced Compliance Officer to support Market Area Americas, one of Ericsson's largest and most strategic market areas. You will be part of a dynamic team that is pivotal in maintaining Ericsson's Ethics and Compliance Program and responsible for providing tactical advice on risks to business and organizational units within North America on, as well as supporting compliance engagement across the Americas. You will develop strategic partnerships and work closely with other functions in the region and globally, including senior leadership, to implement and enhance our ethics and compliance program and related initiatives. This role requires a strategic leader with strong subject matter expertise, exceptional analytical skills, and the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
The role reports to the Head of Compliance Market Area Americas (MACS). The position is listed as located in Plano, Texas. The position will be hybrid (combination of in office and remote).
What you will do
- Lead in developing a culture of compliance, setting an example for transparency and promoting an environment where speaking up to raise compliance concerns is encouraged.
- Implement initiatives to strengthen the culture of ethics and integrity and risk management
- Oversee and advise a select group of legal entities within one or more Customer or Business Units (CUs) within the United States and Canada and collaborate with internal stakeholders (e.g., management, business, legal, ICS, sourcing and HR colleagues, compliance network) but also external stakeholders, such as customers and other third parties in relation to compliance needs.
- Provide regular updates to management teams, the compliance organization and others as needed regarding relevant compliance information, including analysis of compliance risks and trends, updates to the compliance program, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in area of responsibility, and other pertinent topics.
- Maintain a sound understanding of the local business activities and Ericsson business processes, and applicable laws and regulations.
- Identify local/unit compliance priorities; plan and prioritize activities based on risk on a prescribed cycle (e.g., development of annual compliance plan).
- Implement compliance-related Group steering documents in the Market Area where needed.
- Identify local Compliance risks and requirements and ensure appropriate systematic mitigation.
- Alongside business colleagues, perform compliance risk assessments and reviews, collaborating with the business to implement informed remedial actions.
- Supplement Group trainings to ensure local requirements are addressed; conduct compliance trainings and ensure appropriate monitoring of compliance training and awareness programs.
- Ensure effective management of third parties.
- Provide advice and partnership with our business on key risks including fraud prevention, anti-bribery and corruption, anti-terrorist financing, conflicts of interest. Partner with other risk management colleagues in identifying and addressing risks involving money laundering, trade compliance, and human rights, among others.
- Provide guidance on and monitoring of Gifts, Entertainment and Hospitality to customers and third parties
- Ensure the effective implementation of the policies and directives relating to reporting of violations and concerns
- Support allegation assessment, investigations and remediation, identifying areas to strengthen a culture of compliance
- Provide verbal or written presentations to stakeholders on compliance-related topics and developing action plans.
- Work with local legal colleagues and other stakeholders to ensure that interactions with local authorities and regulators are coordinated and identify and manage regulatory requests and deadlines.
- Assist with or conduct compliance-related merger and acquisition due diligence and execute integration activities in your countries as needed.
- Draft compliance-related reports as required by the Compliance Office and the Head of Americas Compliance.
- Act with integrity, objectivity and fairness.
What you bring
- High level of integrity with character consistent with Ericsson values of respect, professionalism and perseverance: must be empathetic and willing to listen.
- Excellent interpersonal, leadership, coaching, and conflict resolution skills.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to effectively manage shifting priorities and communicate updates to key stakeholders.
- Good business knowledge/understanding and proficiency in analyzing data for patterns and trends.
- Excellent networking ability and social skills including the capability to handle executive level internal and external contacts, as well as the ability and appetite to work collaboratively with and advise employees at all levels of the organization.
- International experience and cultural awareness and flexibility to work across time zones.
- Independent, goal-oriented, with a self-driven way of working.
- Juris Doctorate or graduate degree in Business, Accounting or other university degree suitable for compliance.
- Fluency in English
- Working experience 5-8 years in compliance, legal or other relevant field (finance, audit).
- Willingness to travel up to 30%.
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What We Do
Ericsson builds the digital connectivity the world relies on. Our technology underpins the mobile networks, platforms, and systems that billions of people, businesses, and societies depend on every day. We are a global leader in communications technology, delivering mobile network infrastructure, cloud software, and wireless connectivity solutions for service providers and enterprises worldwide. Our networks support connectivity across 180+ countries, helping power everyday communication as well as critical digital services at global scale. Connectivity has evolved far beyond consumer mobile use. Today, nearly 80% of the world’s population accesses the internet via mobile networks, and Ericsson is helping shape what comes next. We are advancing 5G and 5G Advanced, developing network APIs that open connectivity to the global developer ecosystem, and applying automation and AI to make networks more intelligent, efficient, and resilient. Ericsson was the first company to launch live 5G networks on five continents, and our 5G platform is now commercially live in 150+ networks across 60+ countries. We also support more than 36,000 enterprise customers, enabling secure, high-performance connectivity for industries such as manufacturing, aviation, logistics, utilities, and public safety, where reliability and performance are mission critical. Innovation is central to how we work. Ericsson has approximately 28,000 employees in research and development, backed by one of the strongest intellectual property portfolios in the industry with 60,000+ granted patents. Our engineers, researchers, and technologists work across 100+ global R&D sites, helping define how networks evolve and how digital infrastructure is built for the long term. As the world moves toward a mobile-first, AI-powered, and cloud-driven future, connectivity becomes the foundation for digital transformation across every industry. Ericsson is building that foundation, shaping the future of digital connectivity through technology that operates at global scale and supports real-world impact, today and for what comes next.
Why Work With Us
Ericsson is a place for people who want to work on technology that powers everyday life. You’ll contribute to large-scale systems used every day, tackle complex challenges in live environments, and keep developing your skills and career in your own vision.
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