Compliance Officer

Ericsson; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 136,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pension plan

Stock Purchase Plan

Vacation and leave

Job summary

Ericsson Canada Inc. is seeking a senior Compliance Officer to lead end-to-end CIRA risk assessments across countries and business units. You will interview stakeholders, perform transaction testing across procurement, travel, and finance, and assess exposure to AB&C, AML, sanctions, and other regulatory risks.

Join a global team driving governance, data analytics, and AI-enabled risk management. Travel internationally as needed while supporting a robust compliance program and remediation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law, Finance, Business, Compliance, Risk Management, Audit or another relevant discipline.
• At least 10 years’ relevant professional experience in compliance, risk, audit, investigations, legal, finance, internal controls or a related field, including experience leading compliance risk assessments, monitoring, testing or similar assurance activities.
• Strong knowledge of international compliance and integrity risks, including AB&C, AML, sanctions, export controls, fraud and other regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent interviewing and investigative skills with ability to challenge inconsistencies and distinguish facts from opinions.
• Strong analytical skills with data analysis, pattern recognition and testing across processes.
• International experience and willingness to travel; professional qualifications like CFE, CAMS, ICA, CIA or CISA are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan and scope assessments: Define scope, objectives and approach for each assessment.
• Lead stakeholder interviews to understand operations and identify exposure.
• Test transactions and analyze data across procurement, P2P, invoicing, travel and more.
• Assess compliance exposure across AB&C, AML, sanctions, export controls, privacy, ESG etc.
• Assess culture and governance: tone from leadership, escalation, Speak-Up culture.
• Prepare executive-level outputs and briefing materials for senior leaders.
• Maintain evidence trails and confidentiality; ensure quality assurance across outputs.

Skills

Compliance

Risk management

Investigations

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

AI awareness

Education

Law degree

Finance background

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Join our Team

This position is also open in Germany, Spain, the United Kingdom, Brazil, and Mexico; salary varies by location and applicable law.

At this time, Ericsson Canada Inc. does not provide immigration assistance/sponsorship now or in the future for this position.

About this opportunity:

The Compliance Officer will be part of Ericsson’s Compliance & Integrity Risk Assessment (CIRA) team within the Compliance Office and will lead and execute assessments of compliance and integrity risks across countries, Customer Units, Business Areas and Group Functions.

The role will lead CIRA activities end to end, from planning and scoping through stakeholder interviews, transaction testing, data analysis, risk assessment, validation, reporting and remediation follow-up. It requires strong professional judgement, excellent attention to detail and the ability to identify, assess and clearly articulate genuine compliance and integrity risks.

The successful candidate will work with stakeholders across the business and Compliance network, providing independent challenge while recognising that business functions remain accountable for their activities and decisions. The role will also contribute to the continued development of the CIRA methodology, assessment tools, data analytics, interview approach and reporting standards, including the appropriate use of AI and other technologies.

What you will do:

• Plan and scope assessments: Build a clear understanding of the business, operating model, key processes, regulatory environment and risk profile. Define the scope, objectives and approach for each assessment and elevate material risks identified outside the formal scope.
• Lead stakeholder interviews: Prepare and conduct structured, risk-based interviews with business and functional stakeholders to understand how activities operate in practice. Use effective questioning and follow-up to identify potential exposure and distinguish confirmed facts from stakeholder views, assumptions and potential risks.
• Test transactions and analyse data: Design and perform risk-based transaction testing and data analysis across areas such as procurement and purchase-to-pay, purchase orders, invoices, service acceptance, quantity changes, contingency use, travel and expenses, gifts, entertainment and hospitality, asset and inventory traceability, and other higher-risk transactions. Identify unusual activity, exceptions, trends, concentrations and other indicators requiring further assessment.
• Assess compliance and integrity exposure: Assess risks including Anti-Bribery & Corruption, Anti-Money Laundering, fraud, sanctions, export controls, trade compliance, Anti-Trust/Anti-Competition, conflicts of interest, human rights, privacy, ESG, health, safety and security, ethics, reputation and other relevant regulatory risks. Assess third-party and supplier risks, including due diligence, sourcing, supplier selection, subcontracting, intermediaries, channel partners, contract governance and ongoing oversight, where relevant to the CIRA scope.
• Assess culture and governance: Evaluate tone from the top and middle management, accountability, decision-making, escalation, Speak‑Up culture, non‑retaliation, the handling of concerns raised informally and the involvement of relevant specialist functions.
• Identify emerging risks: Identify compliance and integrity exposure arising from changes in business models, technology and AI, geopolitical developments, public‑sector and mission‑critical business, entry or expansion into higher‑risk markets, organisational transformation and regulatory developments.
• Assess, report and validate findings: Translate assessment results into clear, evidence‑based findings that explain the specific exposure, its root cause and the action required to address it. Apply proportionate risk classifications and validate findings and ratings with business stakeholders and specialist functions, managing challenge constructively and on the basis of evidence.
• Prepare and present executive-level outputs: Draft high‑quality CIRA reports and executive presentations that enable senior stakeholders who were not involved in the assessment to understand the risk, its significance and the recommended action without additional explanation. Present findings and key risk themes to relevant management and governance forums and prepare concise briefing materials for senior leaders, including at short notice.
• Maintain quality, evidence and confidentiality: Maintain a clear evidence trail supporting each finding and apply rigorous quality assurance to evidence, calculations, data analysis, risk classifications, factual accuracy and consistency between findings and recommendations. Manage the confidentiality and controlled distribution of draft and final assessment outputs.
• Identify and appropriately refer potential misconduct: Recognise indicators of potential misconduct identified during assessments and refer matters to Investigations and other relevant functions in line with established procedures, while ensuring the integrity of any subsequent investigation is not compromised.
• Follow up remediation: Monitor agreed remediation actions, accountable owners, timelines and supporting evidence through closure, and assess whether completed actions effectively and sustainably address the underlying risk.
• Develop the CIRA approach: Analyse findings across assessments to identify recurring themes, systemic vulnerabilities, emerging risks and areas requiring broader compliance risk prioritisation. Contribute to the continuous development of the CIRA methodology, risk taxonomy, assessment tools, transaction‑testing framework, data analytics, interview approach and reporting standards, including appropriate use of AI and technology.

The skills you bring:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law, Finance, Business, Compliance, Risk Management, Audit or another relevant discipline.
• At least 10 years’ relevant professional experience in compliance, risk, audit, investigations, legal, finance, internal controls or a related field, including experience leading compliance risk assessments, monitoring, testing or similar assurance activities.
• Strong knowledge of international compliance and integrity risks, including Anti-Bribery & Corruption, AML, sanctions, export controls, fraud and other relevant regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent interviewing and investigative skills, with the ability to build rapport, ask probing questions, challenge inconsistencies and distinguish facts from opinions or assumptions.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to analyse complex data, identify patterns and exceptions, and perform transaction-level testing. Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and sound professional judgement, with the ability to assess risk objectively, proportionately and on the basis of evidence.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex risk into clear findings, recommendations and executive-level presentations.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, including the ability to provide independent challenge, manage pushback constructively and maintain effective relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership of end-to-end deliverables and manage multiple assessments and deadlines while maintaining quality.
• Practical understanding of AI and emerging technologies, with the ability to use AI responsibly and critically and validate outputs using professional judgement.
• International experience and cultural awareness, high integrity and willingness to travel for CIRA fieldwork. Relevant professional qualifications such as CFE, CAMS, ICA, CIA or CISA are an advantage.

Why join Ericsson?

At Ericsson, you´ll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what´s possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the world’s toughest problems. You´ll be challenged, but you won’t be alone. You´ll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.

Ericsson uses a merit-based hiring approach that values people with different experiences, perspectives and skillsets. We truly believe this approach drives innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, learn more.

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DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this position. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for this position, and you may be required to perform additional job tasks as assigned.

Primary country and city: Canada (CA) || Toronto (Country/ City)

Job details: Compliance Officer

Compensation and Benefits at Ericsson

At Ericsson, we know that our people are the key to our success. We offer a competitive package to help with your individual needs and goals.

Your Pay

The salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, and the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience.

• Toronto: $135,500CAD- 177,975CAD

Short-Term Variable Compensation Plan

Your pay also includes the opportunity for an annual bonus. Actual bonus payouts are based on performance of the business against the unit’s objectives, individual performance, and the individual bonus target. Certain eligibility and pro-ration rules apply.

Your Health

Ericsson offers excellent health benefits including the choice of 3 medical and dental plan options that allow an employee to select the level of coverage that suits their needs. Core level coverage is paid for fully by Ericsson.

Your Financial Security

We invest in both your short and long‑term financial wellbeing. Ericsson’s Group Retirement & Savings Program offers an automatic 2% company contribution into the Pension Plan. Ericsson also offers a 50% match of employee’s contribution into the Registered Retirement Savings Plan, up to 8% of the employee’s contribution (maximum of 4% match). This leads to a total company contribution potential of 6%. Employees will also basic life insurance and basic accidental death and dismemberment coverage at two‑times annual base pay at no cost, as well as short‑term disability coverage. Employees also have the option to participate in Ericsson’s Stock Purchase Plan.

Your Time

Your work‑life balance is important to us. New employees are provided a minimum of 18 days of accrued vacation, at least 3 personal days, minimum 10 holidays, 1 volunteer day, and sick days. Please note paid time off is pro‑rated based on the employee’s start date. Furthermore, Ericsson provides up to 10 weeks of paid maternity leave and 6 weeks of parental or adoption leave at 100% of pay.

Additional Benefits

Ericsson offers many other company‑paid benefits such as financial wellness programs, educational assistance, matching gifts, wellness account, and recognition programs.