Compliance Specialist

At Pentair, you will work along-side passionate problem-solvers who are committed to the future of our planet. We put our purpose into practice, helping people sustainably move, improve and enjoy water, life's most essential resource. From our residential and commercial water solutions to industrial water management and everything in between, our 9,750 global employees serve customers in more than 150 countries, working to help improve lives and the environment around the world. 

We have an opportunity for a Compliance Specialist to join our Golden Valley, MN team. You will be responsible for ensuring Pentair’s commitment to all aspects of global compliance, with a focus on business partner/third-party compliance, associated tools and training, and policies and processes for the Compliance team. The Global Compliance Specialist is a process-focused and sophisticated problem-solver, who interacts professionally across all functions and global businesses to exceed expectations.

You will:

• Assist in the management of Pentair’s global compliance program processes by reviewing & managing compliance risks, especially those of our third-party business partners, through driving effective tools, automation, standard work policies, procedures and guidelines, training, assessments, audits, and practices.
• Establish, maintain, and evolve software tools related to Pentair’s global compliance program including our Business Partner Program (monitoring and managing third party risk).
• Partner across all functions including sales, customer service, procurement, internal audit, finance, and legal to ensure alignment on compliance screening processes and integration with our operations.
• Support implementation project for Compliance Platform upgrade, assist user testing and training, develop training materials.
• Assist in the development and delivery of Pentair’s annual ethics training and certification processes and provide training and support to teams for all compliance integrated tools and processes.
• Optimize the third-party risk management processes, including facilitating compliance portal updates, training courses, language translations, testing, reporting, and audit support related to the compliance tool.
• Ensure compliance planning and strategies are linked to the corporate vision and program effectiveness as well as assist in communications with and to the executive leadership team and Board of Directors as applicable.

Key Qualifications:

• Have earned a Bachelor’s (B.A. or B.S.) degree.
• 2-5 years of relevant work experience, including experience utilizing or managing a compliance management tool/software and executing or leading compliance management programs in businesses that have external business partner relationships.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) in English.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook as well as other relevant compliance tools, such as databases, software, portals etc.
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate skillfully in complex or challenging situations with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience working in a matrixed organization with strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• An ability to thrive in ambiguity, handle multiple projects simultaneously, and exhibit a willingness to trust & leverage team-members while maintaining effective business relationships with varied constituencies.
• Willingness to take initiative to address issues and find effective solutions through negotiation and collaboration.

Compensation:

For this full-time position working at this location, the anticipated annualized base pay range will be from $71000 - $131800 / year. At Pentair, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the pay range. Pentair considers various factors in determining actual compensation for this position at the expected location. Actual compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, work location, and other relevant business or organizational needs. This position may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as, annual incentive bonus.

Benefits:

As a Pentair employee, you would enjoy a wide array of benefit options to help keep you and your family healthy and protected, health benefits, a generous 401(k), employee stock purchase program, disability benefits, life insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, parental leave, caregiver leave, tuition reimbursement, plus paid time off and wellness programs to encourage a healthy work/life balance.

Pentair is an Equal Opportunity Employer. With our expanding global presence, cross-cultural insight and competence are essential for our ongoing success. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes different perspectives and creative ideas that enable us to continue to improve every day.