Senior Compliance Counsel, Global Strategy Lead

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Job Summary

Job Description

Nidec Americas Holding Corporation (NAHC) seeks an experienced attorney with substantial global compliance experience for an excellent opportunity to serve as Senior Compliance Counsel Regional Compliance Officer and Global Compliance Strategy Leader. The successful candidate will serve as a member of the Global Compliance Strategy Team of Nidec Corporation (Nidec) and lead one or more direct reports to support Nidecs businesses in the Americas. This position will report into Nidec headquarters in Kyoto Japan and NAHC headquarters in St. Louis MO.

Position Overview
The Senior Compliance Counsel Regional Compliance Officer and Global Compliance Strategy Leader works as a member of the Global Compliance Leadership Team under the direction of the Nidec Chief Legal Officer to monitor applicable laws regulations and enforcement activities establish ethics and compliance policies and training based on the Nidec global operations and best practices and provide strategic support to Nidecs Chief Compliance Officer to achieve Nidecs global business objectives in alignment with its ethical values and applicable law. The position is also responsible for implementing enhancing and overseeing Nidecs compliance program in the Americas to achieve the companys goals in alignment with its ethical culture. This role requires strategic leadership expertise in regulatory expectations proactive risk management and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
We work in a fast-paced hands-on small team environment where being both a self-starter and team player is critical.

Key Responsibilities
Continuously assess the maturity and effectiveness of Nidecs compliance program so that it can be enhanced as necessary to ensure alignment with legal requirements strategic goals and best practices.
Identify ethics and compliance risks through the implementation of a robust risk assessment framework.
Advise and support Americas affiliate personnel on global program implementation and applicable legal/regulatory requirements.
Provide cross functional support to ensure ethical culture and management of responsible sourcing initiatives and human rights risks in Nidecs operations and supply chains.
Contribute to the development revision and implementation of ethics and compliance policies to manage risks.
Contribute to the development and be responsible for the implementation in the Americas of ethics and compliance training and communications materials that promote ethical conduct.
Conduct and/or supervise internal investigations for Nidec companies operations in the Americas.
Coordinate annual global compliance conferences to foster shared knowledge among compliance personnel and sharing of resources to drive down compliance related costs.
Oversee management of Nidecs Hotline in the Americas.

Qualifications
A J.D. degree and active bar membership in good standing in any U.S. state.
Minimum of 7 years of related compliance experience in a top law firm government agency and/or senior level in-house role at a global company.
In-depth knowledge of corporate ethics and compliance program requirements. Expertise in anti-corruption antitrust anti-money laundering insider trading economic sanctions privacy and social responsibility laws preferred.
EOE/VET/Disability
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Background conducting internal investigations and managing investigation processes. Experience interfacing with regulators preferred.
Proficiency using technology to implement and assess effectiveness of compliance programs and understanding of relevant data analytics.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a proactive approach to risk management.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
High ethical standards and integrity.
Available for domestic and international travel as necessary.

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