• Global Ethics & Compliance Specialist Job Details…

    Black & Veatch (Overland Park, KS)


    Global Ethics & Compliance Specialist

     

    Date: May 5, 2025

    Location:

    Overland Park, KS, US

     

    Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

     

    We believe real value is powered by the unique skills and experiences of our professionals. The interchange of ideas from a diverse group of people gives our teams an expanded perspective and the ability to find better solutions for our clients.

     

    **Company:** Black & Veatch Corporation

    **Req ID:** 106471

    **Job Title:** Global Ethics & Compliance Specialist

    **Location:** KCP

    **Department:** BVCOR Legal

    **Full time/Part time:** Full-Time

    **Recruiter:** Nicole Kisling

     

    Why Black and Veatch

     

    Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity’s biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1.

     

    Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.

     

    The Opportunity

     

    As the **Global Ethics & Compliance Specialist** , you will be responsible for assisting the Global Compliance Director in day-to-day administration of the global ethics and compliance program. \#LI-NK1 #LI-Hybrid

     

    The Team

     

    Black & Veatch’s Business Enablement consists of critical groups that help enable the organizations people, projects, and businesses to be as successful as possible. Functions in this group include Digital & Information Technology, Global Finance, Global Human Resources, Legal, Risk Management, and Government Affairs and Real Estate and Building Services.

    Key Responsibilities

    + Support the Company's global third-party due diligence system. Including helping perform due diligence and assist in interpreting results

    + Assist with evaluating and periodically updating compliance policies and procedures.

    + Support the development, implementation and presentation of training, online resources, and communication materials for ethics and compliance program.

    + Assist with vetting of potential joint venture partners, agents, and vendors.

    + Drive ongoing improvement on functioning of program

    + Research and analyze compliance related issues.

    + Maintain internal ethics and compliance SharePoint site.

    + Assist with tracking and monitoring program metrics.

    + Engage with other professionals with an aim toward fostering an effective global corporate ethics and compliance program.

    Minimum Qualifications

    + Bachelor’s degree.

    + 5 years corporate ethics & compliance experience with a global company.

    + Experience performing due diligence on third parties such as commercial intermediaries, business partners, suppliers, and customers on a global scale.

    + Experience in export controls compliance.

    + Subject matter knowledge of global data protection regulations and standards (e.g. GDPR).

    + Experience with SharePoint.

    + Excellent writing and interpersonal skills.

    + Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks.

    + Excellent problem-solving skills (identify, analyze, research, evaluate, resolve).

    + Demonstrated ability to be resourceful and creative when confronted with unusual or atypical problems.

    + Ability to work effectively in a collaborative work environment with senior management and peers.

     

    All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search. Applicants must be in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

    Preferred Qualifications

    + Word processing and database skills.

    + Strong organizational skills.

    + Action Oriented.

    + Strong customer focus.

     

    Work Environment/Physical Demands

     

    Hybrid work schedule, typical office environment.

     

    Competencies

     

    Organizational savvy

     

    Action oriented

     

    Customer focus

     

    Salary Plan

     

    LGL: Legal

     

    Job Grade

     

    003

     

    Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy.

     

    Black & Veatch Holding Company, its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) affirmative action laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.

     

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    Notice to External Search Firms: Black & Veatch does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obiligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes. Black & Veatch Talent Acquisition engages with search firms directly for hiring needs.

     

    **Nearest Major Market:** Olathe

    **Nearest Secondary Market:** Kansas City