Director, Global Compliance Program Manager

A Typical Day in This Role

While priorities may shift, a typical day for the Compliance Manager may include:

• Managing and enhancing the company’s third‑party risk management program: Updating policies and procedures, supporting risk assessments, enhancing systems capability and process automation, tracking and resolving outstanding due diligence documentation, and escalating higher risk findings.
• Overseeing and enhancing the company’s conflict of interest and gifts and entertainment programs: Updating policies and procedures, supporting risk assessments, enhancing systems capability and process automation, and tracking and reporting risks and results.
• Designing and distributing company compliance training and providing training as required: Partnering with HR and global business leaders to tailor content to specific teams or regional legal requirements, and for providing training as required.
• Conducting compliance monitoring activities: Reviewing high risk transactions, third party payments, or policy exceptions, and documenting results in the appropriate compliance monitoring system.
• Supporting internal investigations related to compliance: Gathering facts, reviewing documentation, or coordinating follow up actions with HR, Internal Audit, or business leadership.
• Collaborating with the Chief Compliance Officer: Evaluating emerging regulatory developments and communicating recommended updates to company policies or procedures.
• Participating in Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) discussions: Providing compliance related input into enterprise risk assessments and helping shape enterprise level risk mitigation strategies.
• Preparing reports or dashboards: Summarizing compliance metrics, training completion rates, and due diligence statistics for leadership review or audit committees.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the company’s third-party risk management program, including onboarding, monitoring, and due diligence and risk assessments of intermediaries, suppliers, and other external partners.
• Lead and manage the company’s conflict of interest and gifts and entertainment programs, including annual updates and acknowledgements, monitoring, and reporting.
• Serve as a subject matter resource on anticorruption and antibribery laws, including the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and the UK Bribery Act.
• Advise on general ethics and compliance queries (in conjunction with the CCO, or otherwise).
• Manage compliance contractual clause library to support legal department reviews.
• Design, implement, and maintain comprehensive compliance training programs and events aligned with role based and geographic risk profiles.
• Develop, enhance, and maintain internal compliance policies, procedures, and controls consistent with global regulatory expectations.
• Perform compliance risk assessments and support enterprise-level risk mitigation plans.
• Partner effectively with stakeholders across multiple business units and international regions.
• Support internal investigations, audits, and reporting related to compliance issues.
• Monitor regulatory developments and advise the business on emerging compliance obligations.
• Support and engage with stakeholders across the company, including business units, human resources, legal, engineering, sourcing, trade compliance, and information technology on compliance topics.

What do we want to know about you?

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• At least 7 years of experience in compliance

Preferred Qualifications

•  CCEP or CAMS certification 

Relocation assistance may be provided if eligibility requirements are met. 

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Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $120600-171800 The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible.

What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.

If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.
 

Who are we?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.

Culture powers us and the possibilities.

We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.

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