Compliance Assurance Leader
Job Summary
Reporting to the ABAC Compliance Executive Director this is a player-coach role combining hands-on assurance execution with program leadership. This role leads a small team of compliance assurance specialists while actively shaping methodology leveraging data analytics and AI-enabled capabilities delivering assurance reviews and influencing business stakeholders to strengthen control environments.
Compliance Assurance Strategy & Planning
- Develop and own a risk-based compliance assurance plan aligned with enterprise risk priorities and regulatory expectations
- Conduct periodic risk assessments to define assurance scope focus areas and testing frequency
- Use data-driven insights to identify emerging risk areas and optimize assurance coverage
- Continuously update assurance plans to reflect emerging risks regulatory developments and business changes
Assurance Execution (Testing & Monitoring)
- Lead and perform compliance assurance activities including control testing monitoring and thematic reviews
- Design and execute data-driven testing approaches using structured and unstructured data to increase assurance coverage and identify anomalies trends and potential control gaps
- Assess the design and operating effectiveness of compliance policies procedures and controls
- Leverage data analytics visualization tools and AI-enabled solutions to improve testing efficiency identify risk indicators and enhance monitoring capabilities
- Ensure assurance work is risk-focused well-documented and aligned with established methodologies
Issue Identification & Remediation
- Identify control weaknesses process gaps and non-compliance issues
- Clearly articulate findings including root cause and risk impact
- Track and validate remediation actions ensuring timely and effective resolution
- Partner with stakeholders to drive sustainable improvements not just issue closure
Reporting & Stakeholder Engagement
- Deliver clear concise and decision-ready reporting on assurance findings trends and emerging risks
- Develop dashboards and management reporting to communicate key assurance metrics and monitoring results
- Provide actionable insights to compliance leadership and senior business stakeholders
- Influence stakeholders to take ownership of remediation and strengthen control frameworks
Methodology & Continuous Improvement
- Enhance compliance assurance methodologies tools and templates to improve efficiency consistency and insight
- Expand the use of data analytics continuous monitoring automation and AI-enabled capabilities across assurance activities
- Integrate data analytics and automation into assurance activities to expand coverage and effectiveness
- Collaborate closely with internal audit risk management and other second-line functions to ensure alignment
Team Leadership
- Lead coach and develop a small team of compliance assurance specialists
- Build analytical capabilities within the team including the effective use of data analytics and AI tools
- Allocate work monitor progress and ensure high-quality consistent delivery
- Foster a culture of accountability learning and continuous improvement
Audit & Regulatory Support
- Support internal audits and regulatory examinations including preparation of documentation and evidence
- Ensure assurance activities are well-documented defensible and aligned with regulatory expectations
A fully implemented risk-based assurance plan covering key compliance risks
- High-quality assurance reviews delivered on time with clear actionable insights
- Use of analytics continuous monitoring automation and AI-enabled capabilities across assurance activities
- Reduction in repeat findings through effective root cause analysis and remediation validation
- Strong stakeholder engagement and ownership of compliance improvements
- Measurable improvements in assurance efficiency coverage and quality through use of technology
Major experience in compliance internal audit or risk assurance
- Strong expertise in Anti-Bribery & Anti-Corruption (ABAC) frameworks and broader compliance controls
- Proven experience designing and executing control testing and assurance programs
- Experience using data analytics to support monitoring testing risk assessments and assurance activities
- Familiarity with data analysis and visualization tools (e.g. Power BI Tableau Alteryx SQL Excel or similar)
- Experience leveraging AI and generative AI tools to improve assurance processes reporting or operational efficiency with an understanding of responsible AI use and governance
- Background in a multinational organization consulting firm or Big 4 environment preferred
- Demonstrated ability to lead and develop teams
- Strong stakeholder management skills with experience engaging senior leadership
- Risk-based thinking and sound judgment
- Strong analytical and data interpretation skills with the ability to identify patterns anomalies and emerging risks
- Ability to translate complex findings into clear actionable insights
- Ability to translate complex data and assurance findings into clear actionable insights
- Proficiency in applying data analytics visualization and AI-enabled tools to enhance monitoring and testing activities
- Strong communication and influencing skills
- High attention to detail with a pragmatic solutions-oriented mindset
- Curiosity and a continuous improvement mindset with the ability to identify opportunities for automation and innovation
- Ability to balance hands-on execution with strategic leadership
This role is critical to strengthening GE Vernovas global compliance framework by providing independent assurance driving accountability and enabling proactive risk management in a complex and evolving regulatory environment.
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
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