Americas Ethics & Compliance Lead

Merkle Italia; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Dentsu is seeking a Senior Manager to lead the Americas Ethics & Compliance program, focusing on risk assessment, policies, training, investigations, and third-party due diligence. You will partner with Finance, HR, Risk Management and Internal Audit to address compliance issues and enhance regulatory readiness.

You will develop data-driven dashboards, collaborate across regions, and promote a strong ethical culture while supporting the integration of compliance in M&A activities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years corporate compliance and/or internal investigations.
• Experience conducting interviews, assessing credibility, managing evidence, and producing concise reports for executives/auditors.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage compliance program activities for the Americas region, focusing on the U.S. and Canada.
• Collaborate with Finance, HR, Risk Management, Internal Audit and other regions to identify, mitigate and resolve compliance issues.
• Develop and deliver training programs and awareness campaigns to foster a culture of compliance and ethics.
• Conduct compliance risk assessments and support M&A due diligence and integrations.
• Develop dashboards and metrics to monitor program performance and drive improvements.

Skills

Executive presence

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Data analytics

Job description

Dentsu is seeking a Senior Manager to lead the Americas Ethics & Compliance program, focusing on risk assessment, policies, training, investigations, and third-party due diligence. You will partner with Finance, HR, Risk Management and Internal Audit to address compliance issues and enhance regulatory readiness.

You will develop data-driven dashboards, collaborate across regions, and promote a strong ethical culture while supporting the integration of compliance in M&A activities.