Deloitte US

Due Diligence Manager, US Anti-Corruption & Trade

Job Description

Deloitte LLP fosters a culture that protects, preserves, and enhances our reputation. The Risk and Brand Protection Office brings together several core programs, enabling us to make an impact that matters on our people and our clients.

The mission of our Anti-Corruption & Trade team (ACT) is to establish policies, processes, and controls to support the Deloitte U.S. firms’ compliance with applicable anti-corruption regulations, including the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and trade and economic sanctions.

ACT is seeking a Manager level professional who will manage and execute various tasks related to the Deloitte U.S. Firms’ Anti-Corruption and Trade compliance programs. This role will lead aspects of the programs’ due diligence efforts focused on the Deloitte U.S. Firms strategic alliances, other third party relationships and clients. This professional will: support the third party due diligence process, including managing a small team in India; and need to be flexible and able to adapt as program priorities evolve.

This position will report to Senior Manager(s) in the Anti-Corruption & Trade Group.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Oversee day-to-day management of the programs’ alliance due diligence process, including managing a small team in India
• Utilize open source and subscription-based research tools to identify and analyze adverse media, enforcement actions and other events involving the Firm’s existing and prospective third party relationships which could present a corruption, fraud, or reputational risk to the Firms.
• Draft due diligence reports that succinctly summarize findings and a recommended course of action
• Liaise with stakeholders in compliance, risk management, IT and client service roles to facilitate alliance formation diligence and annual refreshes.
• Oversee and provide feedback on work performed by a team of “first line of defense” reviewers on their due diligence reviews and support recommendations to management on the potential risk of Deloitte’s relationship with a third party
• Lead training and coaching to help better prepare the analysts to conduct research and effectively summarize findings
• Gain comprehensive understanding of Deloitte LLP’s Anti-Corruption policies and guidelines, and working knowledge and proficiency in various anti-corruption and trade compliance processes and monitoring functions
• Assist leadership in identifying and mitigating compliance risks, enhancing and implementing compliance monitoring efforts, and fostering a compliance culture; where appropriate, propose process improvements and enhancements
• Gather statistics and develop reports to monitor status and progress for inclusion in presentations to management and senior leaders of the Deloitte U.S. Firms
• Draft and maintain desk procedures and process flow documentation for new and existing work streams, as needed
• Apply sound judgement and comply with firm policies on handling sensitive and confidential data
• Independently manage workload and priorities with limited oversight
• Proactively troubleshoot issues and exercise discretion when management support may be necessary to resolve an issue
• The role will evolve as ACT expand and change to meet compliance needs of the Deloitte U.S. Firms

Key Skills

• Strong analytic, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills
• Proactive, innovative, committed and a strong team player
• Confidence and professional poise to work directly with Lead Client/Engagement Partners, client service teams, or other firm leaders
• Strong presentation, verbal, and written communication skills, and experience communicating to and working with virtual teams
• Aptitude to work collaboratively with team members in virtual and cross-border environments
• Detail-oriented with strong project management, organization, prioritization, and time management skills

The manager will possess the ability to:

• Provide useful and effective training, development, and guidance to junior staff, creating a culture of compliance, inclusion, and professional growth
• Learn and utilize technology to perform and document responsibilities
• Analyze problems critically and objectively and facilitate solutions with little assistance or oversight
• Manage ambiguity and adapt to expanding and varying technology solutions and processes
• Operate effectively in a remote team environment, contributing positively to team operations and working relationships
• Constructively solicit and be receptive to feedback from supervisors and colleagues and stretch oneself to learn new skills for overall development
• Handle a high-volume workload and work effectively on various tasks in parallel
• Willingness and ability to readily respond to changing circumstances and expectations
• Ability to develop and follow directions with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Work accurately and efficiently under pressure

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5 to 7 years of experience in the regulatory compliance industry, specializing in performing background research on individuals and companies, due diligence inquiries. Experience conducting Foreign Corrupt Practices Act compliance, Anti-Money Laundering compliance, risk assessments, investigations, or other forensic reviews is a plus
• Familiarity with research tools such as Lexis Nexis WorldCompliance, Thomas Reuters World Check, Dow Jones Risk & Compliance database, and Factiva
• Familiarity with the US financial regulatory environment, including anti-corruption regulations such as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and US anti-money laundering regulations, as well as knowledge of US and international economic sanctions regulations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience with a global professional services firm is a plus
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in Jersey City, New York state, and Washington State, Deloitte is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range is specific to Jersey City, New York state, and Washington state and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $88,600 to $163,100

You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

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