Sr. Manager Compliance - Ridgefield Park, NJ

Headquartered in Ridgefield Park, N.J., Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (SEA) is a leader in mobile technologies, consumer electronics, home appliances, and enterprise solutions. From our humble beginnings to our position today as a tech leader, our passion for innovation has been the common thread throughout our history. We’ve grown into one of the most recognized global brands. We consider ourselves “relentless pioneers” that push boundaries and defy barriers. The company pushes beyond the limits of today’s technology to provide groundbreaking connected experiences across its large portfolio of products and services, including mobile devices, home appliances, home entertainment, 5G networks, and digital displays. As EPA’s ENERGY STAR® Corporate Commitment Partner, SEA is dedicated to making a positive impact on the environment through its eco-conscious products, practices, and operations.

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• Proactively work with Samsung’s North America businesses to identify risk areas and gaps and develop tools to drive compliance within the business
• Develop and maintain policies, procedures, and training by the Company’s compliance strategies and priorities, applicable laws, regulations, and industry codes
• Oversee key controls within the Compliance Program to improve its effectiveness and ensure compliance with regulatory obligations and internal procedures
• Partner with the business on key business initiatives to provide guidance and assist in the identification of risks by providing strategic advice on business activities
• Partner with the Legal Department as well as other functions, as needed, to resolve and provide solutions for complex issues
• Provide support on the drafting and implementation of Compliance Training initiatives, including Annual Compliance Training
• Conduct compliance risk assessments to determine whether procedures are being followed and lead remediation efforts
• Develop and implement a communication plan to build compliance awareness
• Assist with managing the database and developing analyses to identify compliance risks and trends
• Run internal investigations into suspected Compliance violations, which includes conducting interviews with all related parties, review of confidential documents to determine potential policy violations, and determination of recommended discipline and/or remedial actions resulting from the investigation
• Work with Samsung’s Korea headquarters compliance colleagues to rollout global compliance initiatives
• Work with other compliance colleagues to ensure consistency and leverage best practices
• Assist with drafting compliance-related reports and presentations and implement monitoring tools in key risk areas
• Assist with managing Regional Compliance meetings, including management of agendas and presentations

• At least 6 years of progressive professional experience in legal and compliance preferably in a consumer products industry
• Experience counseling businesses on compliance issues and arriving at efficient solutions
• Ability to work independently while providing efficient business-oriented advice
• Demonstrated effectiveness with multiple stakeholders and diverse constituencies.
• Executive presence combined with strong interpersonal and organizational skills and a demonstrated ability to proactively provide sound advice and exercise good judgment in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
• Experience creating and effectuating corporate compliance programs and procedures and implementing compliance training programs strongly preferred
• Experience in the design and implementation of compliance-focused management information reports and the design and collection of compliance metrics strongly preferred
• Experience and understanding of working in a complex global environment, including sensitivity to cultures and practices outside the U.S.

• A Juris Doctor or MBA
• Experience in conducting investigations
• Compliance risk assessment, risk management, or audit experience
• Knowledge and experience with some or all of the following subjects:
  • Government contracting, government procurement laws, and regulations
  • Workplace safety
  • Product Safety
  • Environmental regulations
  • Customs and trade
  • Sanctions screening
  • Consumer credit regulations
  • Anti-trust and fair competition

• Samsung Electronics America, Inc. and its subsidiaries are committed to employing a diverse workforce, and provide Equal Employment Opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.