Regional Compliance Officer – Latin America

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San Pedro Garza García, Nuevo León, MEX
Hybrid
Mid level
Automotive • Hardware • Robotics • Software • Transportation • Manufacturing
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The Role
Lead and support regional compliance activities for Latin America: analyze compliance data, advise management, coordinate cross-functional remediation, communicate risks, and maintain accurate documentation. Use Microsoft Office and Excel; Power BI is a plus.
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What we offer:
At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.
Group Summary:
Magna is more than one of the world’s largest suppliers in the automotive space. We are a mobility technology company built to innovate, with a global, entrepreneurial-minded team. With 65+ years of expertise, our ecosystem of interconnected products combined with our complete vehicle expertise uniquely positions us to advance mobility in an expanded transportation landscape.

Job Responsibilities:

Regional
1.    Divisional Engagement: Visit all 46 Divisions in the region annually (in-person and virtual) to build direct relationships with General Managers and their teams, advising them on compliance matters including third-party due diligence, local risk topics, and compliance program expectations and requirements.
2.    Training, Counseling & Advisory: Design, deliver, and continuously improve compliance training (onboarding, risk-based modules, awareness campaigns), and serve as the regional compliance point of contact providing support to regional leadership and any employees.
3.    Regional Insights: Leverage data tools and reporting platforms (e.g., Power BI, Risk Assessment, Compliance Audit results, investigation trends) together with knowledge of local laws and regulations to identify and track regional trends, translating them into regional-specific initiatives and practical insights that identify opportunities for the region.
4.    Speak Up & Open Door Liaison: Serve as a trusted point of contact for employees who raise concerns, acting as a communication avenue that directs such concerns to the appropriate function (e.g., IA, HR, Legal) for handling, supporting an efficient Open Door process and helping ensure employee concerns are heard and addressed.
Global
1.    Global Initiatives: Participate in and lead global compliance initiatives (e.g., Compliance Audit oversight, program enhancements) contributing to the continuous improvement of the Magna Ethics and Legal Compliance Program.
2.    Cross-Functional Partnerships: Establish and maintain strong partnerships with Internal Audit, Corporate Security, Legal, Government Affairs, HR, and any other relevant stakeholder to embed ethics and legal compliance controls and ensure compliance duties are observed across the region.

Education

·         University or college degree in law, business, accounting, human resources, or other relevant fields. CPA designation or law license are  strong assets but not required.

·         Full professional fluency in spoken and written Spanish and English (English proficiency at C1 level or equivalent certification). Working proficiency in Brazilian Portuguese is a strong asset.

Basic Skills

Self-starter with strong problem-solving ability, capable of identifying core issues and delivering practical solutions that comply with the law and work for the business.

Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to tailor complex messages clearly and persuasively to different audiences, including executive management.

Strong data mastery: ability to read, interpret, and draw actionable conclusions from compliance data (e.g., risk assessments, audit results, investigation metrics).

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams), with intermediate Excel required; Power BI knowledge is an asset.

Ability to build solid relationships and influence across a diverse group of business people with varied professional backgrounds.

Strong organizational skills to coordinate and complete multiple tasks across departments under established and changing deadlines.

Strong attention to detail and accuracy in documentation, reporting, and written deliverables.

Preferred Skills

·         10+ years of practical experience in a corporate environment, preferably within a multinational or automotive company.

·         5+ years of direct experience in compliance, ethics, internal audit, legal, or related control functions.

·         Working knowledge of anti-corruption frameworks applicable to the region (e.g., FCPA, Mexico's SNA/General Law of Administrative Responsibilities, Brazil's Lei Anticorrupção).

 

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.


AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure

As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.


Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.

If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.

Worker Type:
Regular / Permanent
Group:
Magna Corporate

Skills Required

  • Self-starter with strong problem-solving ability
  • Strong communication and presentation skills, including communicating to executive management
  • Ability to read, interpret, and draw conclusions from compliance data (risk assessments, audit results, investigation metrics)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams
  • Intermediate Microsoft Excel
  • Power BI knowledge
  • Ability to build relationships and influence across diverse business stakeholders
  • Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and changing deadlines
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and reporting

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Magna International Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Healthcare Strength Company materials highlight comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance in the U.S., paired with wellness initiatives and a confidential Employee & Family Assistance Program.
  • Retirement Support U.S. filings and recruiting pages describe a 401(k) with a 50% match on the first 6%, a deferred profit‑sharing component, and at some sites a 3% base company contribution after six months.
  • Strong & Reliable Incentives Profit sharing and performance‑linked rewards are embedded in the total‑rewards philosophy and documented in filings, with recent materials indicating these programs remain active.

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The Company
HQ: Aurora, Ontario
171,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1957

What We Do

We are a mobility company that innovates like a start-up and thinks like a technology company. This helps us anticipate change in one of the most complex industries in the world and respond quickly. We depend on a team of 171,000 dynamic, entrepreneurial-minded employees in an environment where great ideas flourish. Our presence spans 343 manufacturing operations and 88 product development, engineering and sales centers in 29 countries. We understand that you need a career as unique as you are. Whether you want to advance your existing expertise or try something completely different, we are committed to your growth.

Why Work With Us

At Magna, our engineering team is advancing mobility for everyone and everything. Joining this team means being a part of the design, development, and manufacturing of the world’s most advanced mobility technology. Innovations that move families, shape communities, and improve lives. You can follow your passions and shape your own career path.

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