FLEX Manager, Global Compliance

This is a temporary position

The assignment duration is through 12/31/2027

JOB SUMMARY

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The FLEX Manager, Global Compliance plays a key role in supporting Marriott International's global ethics, compliance, and whistleblower programs. We are looking for a curious, driven, and analytical professional who is excited to learn how a global compliance program operates at scale. This role is a great opportunity for someone early in their career who may not have deep compliance experience but brings strong critical thinking skills, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn.

This role will primarily be dedicated to supporting the internal investigations program. The FLEX Manager, Global Compliance will triage concerns received through Marriott's Business Integrity Line (complaints hotline), create cases for concerns reported through channels outside the Business Integrity Line, and monitor and triage designated intake mailboxes, including Business.Ethics@marriott.com. The role will review allegations, capture relevant information in the case management system, assess appropriate routing and risk considerations, and coordinate with investigators and other stakeholders.

This role will also support Marriott's sanctions compliance program. The FLEX Manager, Global Compliance will review and analyze sanctions screening alerts and compare available identifying information to determine whether a person or entity identified in screening results is the same person or entity connected to the relevant business relationship, such as a potential owner or other third party. The role will document the analysis and escalate potential matches in accordance with program requirements.

The individual in this role must demonstrate exceptional judgment, analytical capability, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate with cross functional partners in a fast-moving global environment. This role offers meaningful exposure to senior stakeholders, global operations, and data-driven decision-making-providing a strong foundation for a long-term career in compliance, risk, investigations, or governance.

This is a fixed duration position through 12/31/2027, based at MI Corporate Headquarters and work a flexible hybrid schedule (3 days/week in office).

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience

Required

• Bachelor's degree required; fields include Business, Law, Finance, Accounting, Public Policy, Criminal Justice, or another relevant discipline
• 3+ years of professional experience required; experience in compliance, internal audit, legal operations, investigations, risk management, or related fields
• Strong problem-solving skills and a willingness to dig into data and details.
• Curiosity and a desire to learn how global compliance programs work.
• Clear communication skills and comfort collaborating across teams.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• A proactive mindset-someone who asks questions, suggests improvements, and takes initiative.

Preferred

• Experience in consulting (e.g., risk, compliance, audit, or advisory).

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Internal Investigations Program Support

• Assist the Director, Global Compliance with triaging cases received through Marriott's Business Integrity Line (complaints hotline), including reviewing allegations, opening and documenting cases in Marriott's case management system, assessing risk and routing, assigning matters to the appropriate investigations team, corresponding with individuals raising concerns, and supporting necessary remediation activities.
• Create and maintain global case-handling procedures, risk rating standards, and documentation to ensure consistent and compliant practices.
• Ensure case and system data quality, conduct periodic access reviews, and support enterprise-level data controls.
• Serve as a key point of contact across regions and business disciplines to resolve case-handling questions, align processes, and support issue remediation.
• Contribute to training related to case handling, risk rating, reporting integrity, and compliance processes.
• Monitor, triage, and respond to designated mailboxes that receive allegations of potential ethical misconduct, including Business.Ethics@marriott.com.
• Liaise and build relationships with multiple stakeholders, disciplines, and departments to create meeting agendas and presentation materials for global and continent-level fraud committees, Marriott's Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, and meetings with third-party providers.
• Develop and deliver recurring and ad‑hoc reporting, dashboards, and analytics for leadership and cross‑functional partners. Analyze investigation data and dashboards to identify patterns and trends to determine where there is a need for additional training, resources, and/or technology.
• Protect highly confidential data in a manner to ensure information arising out of investigations is limited only to the individuals required to be aware of such information.
• Interpret and operationalize requirements related to whistleblower regulations, ESG/CSRD mandates, privacy obligations, and other compliance laws. Partner with Legal, HR, Internal Audit, and other stakeholders to ensure governance processes meet regulatory expectations.
• Initiate whistleblower line quality assurance (QA) tasks on an as-needed basis.

Sanctions Compliance Support

• Support the sanctions compliance program by reviewing, analyzing, and adjudicating sanctions alerts, applying sound judgment and regulatory requirements to identify and resolve potential compliance risks.
• Gain broad cross-functional exposure by partnering with teams across the organization-including Procurement, Global Sales, Development, Residences, and Loyalty-providing a unique opportunity to understand how sanctions compliance is embedded across diverse business functions.

At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates.  We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.

All locations offer 401(k) plan, stock purchase plan, discounts at Marriott properties, commuter benefits, employee assistance plan, and childcare discounts. Benefits are subject to terms and conditions, which may include rules regarding eligibility, enrollment, waiting period, contribution, benefit limits, election changes, benefit exclusions, and others. Click here to learn more.

Full-time positions also offer coverage for medical, dental, vision, health care flexible spending account, dependent care flexible spending account, life insurance, disability insurance, accident insurance, adoption expense reimbursements, and paid parental leave.

Washington Applicants Only: Employees will accrue paid sick leave, 0.0384 PTO balance for every hour worked and be eligible to receive minimum of 9 holidays annually.

Marriott Headquarters (HQ) supports a hybrid work environment that helps associates Be Connected. HQ based roles are generally hybrid and require regular in-office presence at the assigned location, including for candidates who live within commuting distance of HQ for a role listed as remote. Remote roles will be clearly identified in the job posting.