Compliance Manager (United States and Canada)

Schneider Electric has an exciting opportunity for a Compliance Manager (United States and Canada) to join a growing Ethics & Compliance team in the Americas.

The Compliance Manager for United States & Canada will contribute by:


* Interpreting laws and government regulations affecting the operation of the organization.


* Implementing policies and procedures to ensure organizational compliance with regulations and regulatory reporting requirements.


* Providing training on matters relevant to ethics and compliance risks.


* Investigating and resolving compliance problems and responding to questions from internal sources and regulatory agencies.


* Partnering with business units and support functions to assess and enhance 1st line of defense controls.


* Working cross functionally to ensure compliance requirements are implemented timely.


* Creating and executing project work plans and revising as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.


* Managing day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope.


* Managing, resolving, and escalating, as appropriate, issues to the Compliance Officer Americas.


* Identifying application of functional knowledge and existing methodologies to complex problems.


* Interpreting internal or external business issues and recommending best practices.


* Solving complex problems; taking a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions.


* Working independently, with guidance in only the most complex situations.

What skills and capabilities will make you successful?


* Teamwork: Works effectively and cooperatively with other people; creates a commitment to common goal and values the contribution of all team members.


* Detail Oriented: Ensures that information is always reviewed and presented in a thorough and accurate manner.


* Analytical: Systematically gathers relevant information and applies it to logically solving problems and making decisions.


* Personal Leadership: Creates and communicates a compelling and inspiring vision or sense of core purpose.


* Initiative: Takes initiative and proactively manages workload and schedule

We know skills and competencies show up in many ways and can be based on your life experience.

If you do not necessarily meet all the requirements that are listed below, we still encourage you to apply for the position.

What qualifications will make you successful for this role?


* Bachelor's degree or equivalent.


* Minimum of 10 years' related experience in compliance, risk management, or internal/external audit preferred.


* Fluent in English, French is a plus.


* Excellent communication and presentation skills.


* Experience managing complex projects.


* Business-focused, collaborative and process oriented.


* Excellent writing skills and strong ability to communicate verbally with individuals who may be unfamiliar with complex issues.


* Excellent analytic a...