A global financial institution is seeking an experienced Anti-Bribery & Anti-Corruption (ABAC) professional to lead and enhance its enterprise compliance framework focused on bribery, corruption, and ethics-related risks. This role will play a critical part in strengthening governance, conducting risk assessments, overseeing investigations, and managing third-party compliance programs across a complex international organization.
The successful candidate will partner with Compliance, Legal, Risk, Internal Audit, Financial Crimes, and business leadership to ensure adherence to global anti-corruption regulations while promoting a strong culture of ethics, integrity, and accountability.
RESPONSIBILITIES
ABAC Program Leadership
Lead the ongoing development, implementation, and enhancement of the organization's anti-bribery and anti-corruption compliance framework.
Maintain and strengthen policies, procedures, governance standards, and internal controls designed to mitigate corruption-related risks.
Monitor regulatory developments and emerging industry trends impacting anti-corruption compliance programs.
Support strategic initiatives focused on improving program effectiveness and regulatory alignment.
Risk Assessment & Due Diligence
Conduct enterprise-wide bribery and corruption risk assessments across business units, products, services, and geographic regions.
Evaluate third-party relationships and business partnerships for potential corruption and reputational risks.
Oversee due diligence reviews involving vendors, intermediaries, consultants, and other external parties.
Develop and implement ongoing monitoring processes to identify and mitigate emerging risks.
Investigations & Remediation
Lead or support internal investigations involving allegations of bribery, corruption, misconduct, or related compliance concerns.
Analyze findings, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions and control enhancements.
Coordinate remediation efforts and track implementation of agreed-upon actions.
Provide guidance to senior stakeholders on complex ethics and compliance matters.
Regulatory & Stakeholder Engagement
Advise business leaders and control functions on anti-corruption laws, regulatory expectations, and compliance obligations.
Support regulatory examinations, audits, and inquiries related to ethics and compliance programs.
Partner with Legal, Financial Crimes, Internal Audit, Risk Management, and business teams on cross-functional compliance initiatives.
Develop training, awareness programs, and communication strategies to strengthen compliance culture.
QUALIFICATIONS
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree required.
8 15+ years of experience within Compliance, Ethics & Compliance, Financial Crimes, Regulatory Risk, Legal, Internal Audit, or related control functions.
Deep knowledge of anti-bribery and anti-corruption regulations and compliance frameworks.
Experience conducting risk assessments, investigations, and third-party due diligence reviews.
Strong understanding of enterprise compliance, governance, and risk management practices.
Excellent analytical, investigative, and problem-solving abilities.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and partner effectively with senior leadership.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
J.D. Or other advanced degree.
Experience within banking, capital markets, fintech, payments, or other highly regulated financial services environments.
Professional certifications such as CAMS, CCEP, CRCM, ICA, CFE, or similar credentials.
Experience supporting global compliance programs across multiple jurisdictions.
Background in regulatory examinations, internal audits, or financial crime compliance programs.
What This Role Offers
Opportunity to lead and shape a global anti-corruption compliance program.
Significant interaction with executive leadership and enterprise control functions.
Exposure to complex regulatory, investigative, and governance matters.
High-impact role focused on ethics, integrity, and enterprise risk management.
Strong career progression opportunities within global compliance and financial crime leadership.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Dallas / Fort Worth, TX
Skills
Alliance/Partner Marketingunmatched
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Banking Servicesunmatched
Capital Marketsunmatched
Certified Financial Examiner (CFE)unmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Corrective Actionunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Due Diligenceunmatched
Financial Auditunmatched
Financial Complianceunmatched
Financial Regulationsunmatched
Financial Servicesunmatched
Global Financial Marketsunmatched
Industry/Trade Analysisunmatched
Internal Auditunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Legalunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Monitor Regulationsunmatched
People Managementunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Program Evaluationunmatched
Regulationsunmatched
Regulatory Complianceunmatched
Riskunmatched
Risk Analysisunmatched
Risk Managementunmatched
Root Cause Analysisunmatched
Strategic Planningunmatched
Training Program Developmentunmatched
Trend Analysisunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched
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