As Senior Director, Chief Compliance Officer, you will build, lead, and evolve a global compliance program that enables business growth while navigating increasingly complex regulatory environments-across fintech, AI, global trade, and data privacy. You will operate as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and the Board, influencing decisions that directly impact the company’s strategy, risk posture, and long-term success
Enterprise Leadership
- Serve as a key member of the global legal leadership team, reporting to the General Counsel
- Advise senior executives and the Audit Committee on compliance, risk, and regulatory strategy
- Shape a compliance culture that supports innovation while safeguarding the enterprise
Build and Lead a Modern Compliance Program
- Design and evolve a best-in-class global ethics & compliance framework
- Drive risk-based compliance strategies across all operating regions
- Leverage technology to scale workflows, monitoring, and reporting
Global Risk & Regulatory Oversight
- Anti-corruption / anti-bribery (FCPA and global equivalents)
- Global trade compliance (sanctions, export controls, customs)
- Data privacy and cross-border regulatory requirements
- AI and emerging technology governance
- ESG compliance, including European regulatory frameworks
Investigations & Governance
- Lead complex, high-sensitivity investigations
- Oversee third-party due diligence and risk monitoring programs
- Partner with regulators and support examinations and inquiries
Influence Through Leadership
- Lead, develop, and mentor a high-performing global team
- Deliver impactful training and communication programs to employees and leadership
- Simplify complex regulatory topics into actionable business decisions
What success looks like
- A scalable, forward-looking compliance program aligned to business strategy
- Strong credibility with executive leadership and the Board
- A culture where compliance is seen as a business enabler-not a constraint
- Effective governance across global, highly regulated environments
Qualifications
- JD and active bar membership
- ~15+ years in compliance, legal, or regulatory leadership (global scope required)
- Proven experience leading enterprise-wide compliance & ethics programs
- Expertise across multiple regulatory domains (FCPA, trade, privacy, ESG, etc.)
- Strong executive presence and ability to influence at the C-suite and Board level
- Track record managing investigations and regulator interactions
- Experience leveraging technology to modernize compliance operations
- High integrity, sound judgment, and ability to operate in complex environments
Total Potential Compensation Range: $205,000 – $285,000 comprised of base salary plus sales incentive compensation. Actual compensation for this role will depend on several factors including your qualifications, skills, competencies, geographic location, internal equity, and relevant experience. The Company’s Sales Incentive Plan is subject to the rules governing the plan and the metrics established on an annual basis by the plan.
Benefits
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Critical illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
401(k) Savings Plan
Health Savings Account
Leave of Absence Benefits
Paid Time Off
The application window is expected to close July 25th, 2026.
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Why should you join Diebold Nixdorf?
Brightest minds + technology and innovation + business transformation The people of Diebold Nixdorf are 23,000+ teammates of diverse talents and expertise in more than 130 countries, harnessing future technologies to deliver personalized, secure consumer experiences that connect people to commerce. Our culture is fueled by our values of collaboration, decisiveness, urgency, willingness to change, and accountability.
–Diebold Nixdorf is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
** To all recruitment agencies: Diebold Nixdorf does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Diebold Nixdorf employees or any other organization location. Diebold Nixdorf is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes**
We are a global Company operating in multiple Locations and Entities. As we are keen to find the best solution for our candidates several legal entities might be applicable for a Job offer. A List of our operating entities can be found here - https://www.dieboldnixdorf.com/en-us/about-us/global-locations
Skills Required
- Juris Doctor (JD) and active bar membership
- ~15+ years in compliance, legal, or regulatory leadership with global scope
- Proven experience leading enterprise-wide compliance and ethics programs
- Expertise across multiple regulatory domains (FCPA, global trade, data privacy, ESG)
- Track record managing complex investigations and interactions with regulators
- Strong executive presence and ability to influence C-suite and Board-level stakeholders
- Experience leveraging technology to modernize and scale compliance operations (workflows, monitoring, reporting)
- Experience building, leading, and mentoring high-performing global compliance teams
Diebold Nixdorf Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Diebold Nixdorf and has not been reviewed or approved by Diebold Nixdorf.
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Healthcare Strength — Feedback suggests core coverage includes medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA options and mental-health support as part of a comprehensive package. Life and disability insurance are also included.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Feedback suggests access to PTO, paid holidays, and sick time, along with parental/family leave. Adoption assistance is also noted among leave-related supports.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Feedback suggests certain roles include practical perks like a company vehicle, alongside programs such as tuition reimbursement and employee assistance. Wellness initiatives and some flexible work options are part of the overall package.
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What We Do
Consumer behavior is changing rapidly; people are empowered, connected and expect an unprecedented level of service and convenience. Simultaneously, the financial and retail industries we operate in are converging as mobile, contactless tech, smart data and advanced analytics blur the lines. The world is “always on” – it’s a digital era that requires us to orchestrate touchpoints in ways that meet and exceed the 24/7 automation needs of the banking and retail worlds. We’re the world leader in connected commerce, with proven expertise and comprehensive portfolios in cutting-edge product technology, multi-vendor software and service excellence for both financial and retail customers. Diebold Nixdorf employs approximately 22,000 employees in more than 130 countries around the world. We are publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “DBD.” Specialties: financial and retail self-service solutions, services, security solutions, software, cash management, branch and store transformation
