Manager, Americas Ethics & Compliance

About the role

dentsu is looking for a Manager, Americas Ethics & Compliance in New York. The role contributes to the planning, development, execution and management of dentsu's Group Global Compliance program for the Americas region, focusing on its six pillars: compliance risk assessment, policies and procedures, training and communication, confidential reporting and investigations, third party due diligence, and compliance due diligence and integration for mergers and acquisitions. It also fosters an ethical culture and acts as a key compliance contact for the region.

Key responsibilities

• Implement, manage and prioritize compliance program activities for the Americas, with a focus on the U.S. and Canada
• Partner with leadership to drive the right tone and conduct and inspire commitment to the program
• Work with Finance, HR, Risk Management, Internal Audit and colleagues in other regions to identify, mitigate and resolve compliance issues
• Identify, assess and mitigate regional compliance risks, including through compliance risk assessments
• Conduct internal investigations, assess disciplinary actions and remediation plans, and write investigative reports
• Develop and deliver training and awareness campaigns on global policies
• Build and support data analytics dashboards, scorecards and metrics to track program performance
• Stay up to date on regulatory developments and trends, and respond to compliance-related client inquiries
• Assist with due diligence for M&A, affiliates and third parties, including suppliers and partners, and monitor third-party relationships
• Review and recommend changes to global policies and procedures, and support corrective actions from monitoring programs such as the Speak Up hotline and annual compliance questionnaire
• Perform local market compliance reviews and risk assessments, and contribute to enterprise risk management

Required profile

• 5+ years in corporate compliance and/or internal investigations
• Experience interviewing, assessing credibility, managing evidence and writing concise reports for executives and auditors
• Knowledge of anti-corruption, fraud, sanctions/export, antitrust, privacy/data protection, conflicts of interest, third-party risk and whistleblower processes
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment, deal with senior stakeholders and work under tight deadlines

Required skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation and negotiation skills
• Risk analysis, problem-solving and judgment with an ethical reputation
• Proficiency with technology, including AI tools, and using data dashboards to identify trends and KPIs

What we offer

• Annual base salary range of $94,000 - $140,000, with eligibility for discretionary incentive compensation
• Hybrid work combining remote flexibility with regular in-person collaboration; employees near headquarters or hub offices may be required to work in the office 2-3 days per week