Regional Ethics and Compliance Manager

Description

Regional Ethics and Compliance Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Implement Cummins’ global ethics and compliance strategy and tailor it for the regional/ABO context.
• Develop and manage a regionally relevant compliance program, including policy creation, anti-corruption efforts, and ongoing program evaluation.
• Collaborate with Internal Audit, Legal, and functional stakeholders to identify and implement compliance process improvements.
• Design and deliver in-person compliance training for employees and third parties to supplement global online modules.
• Create and disseminate communication materials to promote awareness of compliance programs and reinforce ethical leadership.
• Lead third-party compliance efforts, including due diligence, export controls, and cross-border assessments, in partnership with legal and business teams.
• Support investigations into major compliance risks, including bribery and policy violations, providing guidance, analyzing outcomes, and recommending mitigation measures.
• Manage complex, cross-functional compliance projects across business units, geographies, and cultures.
• Monitor and assess changes in relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies; use insights to inform compliance focus areas and strategic initiatives.
  

Responsibilities

Skills and Competencies

Core Competencies

• Collaborates – Builds effective partnerships across functions and cultures.
• Communicates effectively – Tailors messages for different stakeholders and ensures clarity in communication.
• Customer focus – Provides compliance solutions that support business needs.
• Global perspective – Operates with a global mindset, sensitive to regional variances.
• Manages ambiguity and complexity – Excels in environments where not everything is clearly defined.
• Persuades and influences – Builds consensus and secures stakeholder buy-in.
• Plans and aligns – Sets priorities aligned with business and compliance goals.
• Situational adaptability – Responds effectively to changing regulatory or business contexts.
• Values differences – Promotes inclusion and respects diverse perspectives.
  

Technical Competencies

• Compliance Program Management – Designs and maintains comprehensive compliance programs with a focus on tone at the top, risk assessment, communication, training, oversight, and reporting.
• Regulatory Compliance – Understands applicable regulations and ensures company practices remain compliant.
• Data Analytics – Uses data to identify trends, support investigations, and inform program strategy.
• Project Management – Balances scope, schedule, and resources to ensure timely delivery of compliance initiatives.
  

Additional Information

• This is a regional leadership role that may require travel and cross-border coordination.
• The position may also involve acting as a liaison with regulators and external compliance partners.
  

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required.
• Legal education (LL.B. or equivalent) is preferred.
• Experience:
• 5–7 years of relevant work experience in corporate compliance, legal, audit, or governance functions.
• Proven experience managing compliance programs aligned with U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) guidelines.
• Strong background in conducting or overseeing internal investigations.
• Experience in third-party risk management, including due diligence and export control processes.
• Demonstrated ability to manage regional compliance issues and drive culture change across functions and geographies.