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　　If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, Nestlé is the place for you. Nestlé USA is one of seven operating companies that make up Nestlé’s presence in the United States. We're in 97% of American homes, and as the leading food and beverage company, our goals are to continue to deliver quality food and beverage products, strengthen our local communities, and reduce our environmental and climate impact.

　　We’re determined to challenge the status quo and be better tomorrow than we are today. As individuals and teams, we embrace our entrepreneurial culture and have created a workplace where collaboration is essential, courage is rewarded, speed is expected, and agility is the norm to delight our consumers every single day. Here, you will find limitless opportunities to learn and advance your career and feel empowered to succeed in the workplace and beyond. Because our focus is not only on nourishing our customers, but also about enriching you.

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　　LOCATION: Arlington, Virginia

　　REPORTING: Assistant General Counsel & Head of Employment Law

　　POSITION SUMMARY:

　　As a member of the Nestlé USA Legal & Compliance function, the Senior Specialist, Corporate Compliance, will play a crucial role in ensuring the Company's adherence to legal and regulatory requirements. This role will be responsible for developing and implementing programs, policies, and procedures to manage risk and promote business integrity. The Senior Specialist, Corporate Compliance, will collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide legal guidance and support on compliance matters throughout Zone North America. This role reports to the Assistant General Counsel & Head of Employment Law and works closely with the Zone North America General Counsel.

　　PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

　　The primary responsibilities of the Senior Specialist, Corporate Compliance, role will include:

　　Managing compliance programs, in conjunction with the General Counsel:

　　Coordinating the Nestle USA Compliance Committee, organizing meetings, agendas, presenters, and providing updates on compliance priorities

　　Overseeing the Business Ethics Questionnaire (BEQ) disclosure and approval process

　　Monitoring activities from the Nestle Group Compliance Committee

　　Working with Nestle Group Legal & Compliance on deployment and escalations related to trade sanctions screening

　　Serving on internal working groups managing risk for Nestle, including the Issues Roundtable (IRT) and Corporate Organizational Resilience Excellence (CORE) committees.

　　Creating and delivering and/or deploying training programs to educate employees on compliance policies and procedures and monitor completion of annual compliance trainings.

　　Monitoring compliance activities:

　　Managing the business integrity hotline for Nestle Zone NA

　　Preparing internal communications on business integrity topics

　　Monitoring external legal environment for emerging compliance and reporting to stakeholders on risks

　　Reporting and documentation

　　Monitor local execution of compliance initiatives and report on progress to Compliance Committee

　　Monitor and track complaint trends and report on same to relevant stake holders

　　Manage the annual compliance communication plan addressing priorities, trainings, and company initiative

　　Maintaining accurate and up-to-date documentation of compliance activities

　　Collaborating with Nestle’s ESG function to monitor and report on emerging legal obligations

　　Support other compliance priorities as determined by the Compliance Committee and the Legal & Compliance functional leads

　　Other activities as business needs arise

　　QUALIFICATIONS:

　　College degree or equivalent

　　Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in corporate compliance and/or ethics, financial audit & controls, or a related field

　　Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional with the Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics or equivalent certification or training certificate a plus

　　SKILLS:

　　Excellent project management, analytical and problem-solving skills

　　Agile learner with an ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

　　Strong communication, and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders and team members

　　Commitment to operating with absolute confidentiality

　　Technology-savvy and familiarity working with complex data

　　Job Req ID: 276889

　　It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

　　To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

　　The Nestlé Companies are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, perceived disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at [email protected] or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

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