Levi Strauss & Co. is a global, iconic company with a long history of corporate integrity, ethical business practices and social responsibility. As a valued member of the global ethics & compliance team, you will help us protect and build on the LS & Co. legacy through the daily management of essential corporate ethics and compliance programmes.
At Levi Strauss & Co., the Ethics & Compliance function is an independent and objective body (within the greater legal department), tasked with periodic assessment of a variety of compliance issues and concerns.
The Sr. Ethics & Compliance Analyst will support key, high visibility corporate compliance programmes, with a focus on monitoring the Third-Party Due Diligence programme and our Ethics & Compliance Report line, contributing to the continued enhancement of an ethical corporate culture.
Through cross-functional collaboration with key departments, stakeholders and influencers on priority compliance initiatives, this compliance role will frequently interface with other areas of the business including Sourcing/Supply Chain, Corporate Security, Finance, Internal Audit, Procurement, Trade Compliance, and IT, among others.
Key Responsibilities
Monitor and review incoming third-party due diligence requests, ensuring all supporting documentation has been correctly uploaded and providing updates to the team and business requestors.
Be the POC between the Ethics & Compliance team and new third parties that are being onboarded through the Third-Party Due Diligence programme.
Conduct due diligence on third parties, using a variety of compliance and research tools and escalating red flags to the team when identified.
Monitor the Ethics & Compliance Reportline, ensuring that new matters are addressed, referring to subject matter experts (SMEs), and tracking progress on open cases.
Support the team in developing training materials and quarterly metrics provided to the Chief Compliance Officer, General Counsel, and Board of Directors (Audit Committee). regarding compliance programme projects, quarterly highlights and any identified risk areas.
Collaborate with other departments to guide compliance-focused plans; functions may include Legal, HR/Employee Relations, Sourcing/Supply Chain, Corporate Security, Finance, Internal Audit, Procurement, Trade Compliance, and IT.
Promote our ethical culture across all departments and geographies.
Expected to observe the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct, and to set an example for other Company employees; champion the Company’s core values in the performance of all job duties.
Role may require occasional U.S. and international travel
Experience
Bachelor’s degree required; law degree, social sciences or business degrees is good to have.
7+ years of overall experience.
Knowledge of other languages preferred (Spanish, Portuguese, Mandarin or Cantonese).
Prior experience in ethics and compliance, due diligence, financial crime, investigations (or similar experience) desirable.
Skills
Familiarity with anti-bribery and anti-corruption, sanctions and financial crime regulations.
Familiarity with compliance programmes, software solutions and risk-ranking methodologies.
Ability to research legal entities using a variety of research tools and open web source.
Team-based orientation along with the ability to operate collaboratively.
Knowledge to master new data integration or technology solutions intended to automate the Company’s compliance efforts and metrics.
Able to identify and escalate compliance concerns and offer potential solutions to legal/compliance colleagues, and business leadership
Able to apply a practical and reasonable approach to compliance issues and initiatives, while maintaining a high standard of integrity.