Job description
*Scope of Job*
Under the direction of the Group Head of Internal Audit & Risk and in collaboration with the Senior Internal Auditor, the Internal Auditor will be responsible for assisting with the development of corporate compliance programs, policies, procedures, and reviews.
*Specific Responsibilities **(Subject to Modification Based Upon Business Requirements)*
* Assists with initiatives to ensure US company compliance program objectives are achieved including multi-jurisdictional regulatory and legal reviews conducted internally and with external law firms
* Supports retail specific and overall US company operations by conducting operational and policy compliance reviews and developing corresponding management remediation action plans
* Assists with projects and activities to maintain a risk register and to operationalize risk mitigation/compliance action plans into company procedures and systems
* Contributes to compliance reviews including risk identification, reliable data analytics, stakeholder interviews, aligned testing and validation, and root cause analysis
* Facilitates employee compliance training and monitors program awareness and effectiveness including potential investigations reported within the compliance program
* Coordinates and automates third party contract and insurance policy review and renewals
* Meets with key business partners such as Directors and Corporate Management to create, implement and test companywide compliance programs.
*Working Setting:*
* Available for overnight travel (approximately 35%)**
* Available for on location compliance reviews at US stores
*Minimum Qualifications*
* 3+ years of experience in a legal environment and compliance related field (internal audit, regulatory compliance, etc.) preferably with a publicly traded company
* 3+ years of exposure to various business cycles and the interplay with compliance related matters including yet not limited to cyber security, data privacy, diversity + inclusion, antitrust, anti-bribery and corruption and anti-money laundering
* Ability to show discretion and maintain confidentiality
* Retail/luxury experience preferred but not required
*Essential Experience*
* Previous Legal and Regulatory experience required
*Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes*
* Collaborative mindset
* Excellent written, oral, and listening skills
* Proven ability to collaborate across various internal and external stakeholder audiences
* Must be able to work independently as well as in a team environment
* Must possess strong analytical skills, be detail-oriented with ability to capture the big picture
* Ability to work with large amounts of cross function information (companywide analysis)
* Proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
* Experience with internal controls development and testing
* Ability to prioritize and work with multiple projects simultaneously under deadline pressure
* Strong desire to automate and streamline compliance related processes
*Education Required:*
* Undergraduate degree required
*Performance Measures:*
Specific KPI's to be determined annually and updated quarterly.
Job Type: Full-time