Director, Regional Compliance Officer, AMEA
Illumina
- Melbourne, VIC
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Develop, implement, and execute an anti-corruption risk assessment including ranking of risks and identification of risk mitigation plans for AMEA Markets. Include compliance risks associated with local anti-corruption laws and regulations.
- Align the AMEA Markets anti-corruption compliance program with the 7 Elements of an Effective Compliance Program and the global Illumina Corporate Compliance Program.
- Assist in developing and implementing AMEA Markets anti-corruption policies and procedures designed to ensure full compliance with legal, regulatory, accounting, and contractual requirements.
- Administer quarterly AMEA Regional Compliance Committee meetings.
- Develop, distribute, and deliver effective training and communications in support of the AMEA Markets anti-corruption compliance program and Illumina’s Corporate Compliance Program, including language localizations as appropriate.
- Promote awareness of the AMEA Markets anti-corruption compliance program and Illumina’s Corporate Compliance Program.
- Communicate compliance related information regarding the above-mentioned risks with the AMEA Markets commercial leads.
- Periodically measure the effectiveness of the AMEA Markets anti-corruption compliance program to develop and implement appropriate recommendations.
- Work with Internal Audit to monitor compliance with compliance policies through the use of periodic audits.
- Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders in HR, Internal Audit, Finance, Commercial, Global Trade Compliance, and Supply Chain to identify, mitigate and resolve anti-corruption compliance matters.
- Lead cross-functional project teams as needed to implement anti-corruption compliance initiatives.
- Partner with the Director of Global Compliance Operations and Channel Partner Compliance to manage and run the Channel Partner due diligence process, Channel Partner training, and annual Channel Partner certifications for AMEA Markets.
- Assist with compliance and ethics related investigations, inspections, and audits in coordination with the CCO, DCO, and Investigations function. Follow up on compliance and ethics related investigations to ensure recommendations have been appropriately and timely implemented.
- Coordinate and report activities to the Chief Compliance Officer on a quarterly basis regarding anti-corruption compliance initiatives, training, and results of compliance evaluations.
- Participates in the development of AMEA Markets annual anti-corruption compliance budget and ensure expenditures remain within the budgeted expectations.
- Performs other duties as assigned or required to help ensure an effective AMEA Markets anti-corruption compliance program.
- A bachelor’s degree is required, with a degree in accounting, finance, legal studies, or related field being a plus.
- A minimum of 7 to 10 years of legal, corporate compliance or similar experience preferably with a multinational organization similar to Illumina.
- Familiarity with laws and regulations associated with the above risks and related controls is required.
- Certification or advanced degree a plus.
- Strong sense of integrity, business transaction transparency and the ability to balance business interests with the need to exercise independent judgment.
- Thorough knowledge of anti-corruption compliance, including The 7 Elements of an Effective Compliance Program.
- Organized, energetic, flexible and self-motivated, with an analytical mind. Able to gather, analyze, evaluate facts, and reach appropriate conclusions. Able to work independently, often without assistance or on-site supervision.
- Strong time management and document management skills with a fine attention to detail.
- Willing and able to travel (up to 25%) including International.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively at all levels of the company, both orally and in writing is essential for this role.
- Proficient in use of Microsoft Office software. Emphasis on excel and SharePoint
- Strong diplomatic skills, patience, and the proven ability to find creative, business-friendly solutions.
- Strong people and customer service skills.
- Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships within Illumina. Able to gain the confidence, respect and trust of Illumina Business Units through attributes such as professionalism and positive attitude.
- Is respected throughout the organization by individuals.
- Is sought out by management for input on anti-corruption compliance matters.
- Excellent project management and process improvement skills.
- Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule (able to meet the requirements of the position as needed, including ability to work evenings and weekends, with or without advanced notice)
- Identifies anti-corruption compliance risks throughout the year and brings those to the attention of the Chief Compliance Officer.