Compliance Program Manager

Ampere Computing; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 119,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K retirement plan

Unlimited Flextime

10+ paid holidays

Job summary

Ampere is a semiconductor design company focused on high‑performance, energy‑efficient AI compute. We are seeking a Compliance Program Manager to lead the design and day‑to‑day operation of Ampere’s compliance program, partnering with legal, HR, finance, and business teams.

You will drive risk assessments, policy updates, training, third‑party due diligence, internal investigations support, and governance activities across a fast‑paced technology company, reporting to the General Counsel & Chief

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in compliance or related fields such as legal operations, risk management, investigations, or internal audit.
• In-house legal/compliance or equivalent experience.
• Familiarity with key compliance risk areas (anti-corruption, third‑party risk, information security, privacy, etc.) in tech/semiconductor industries.
• Proven ability to manage projects independently and drive work to completion.
• Sound judgment, integrity, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills across audiences.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, evolving environment with shifting priorities.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Support development, implementation, and ongoing enhancement of the company's compliance program under the direction of the CCO.
• Assist with periodic compliance risk assessments to identify key risks and inform program priorities.
• Update and maintain compliance-related policies, procedures, and guidance materials.
• Coordinate and deliver compliance training and awareness initiatives for employees.
• Conduct third-party risk management processes, including due diligence and risk reviews.
• Manage intake and triage of the ethics and compliance helpline; support internal investigations from planning to remediation.
• Support compliance monitoring, testing, and internal reporting to senior stakeholders; prepare metrics for management and the Board on program performance and risk indicators.
• Assist with legal entity management and subsidiary governance, including tracking corporate records and reporting requirements.
• Track regulatory developments and translate them into operational requirements.
• Promote a culture of integrity, accountability, and ethical business conduct across the company.

Skills

Compliance program management

Project management

Risk assessment

Policy development

Training & awareness

Third-party risk management

Internal investigations

Communication skills

Job description

Ampere is a semiconductor design company for a new era, leading the future of computing with an innovative approach to CPU design focused on high-performance, energy efficient AI compute.

As a pioneer in the new frontier of energy efficient high-performance computing, Ampere is part of the Softbank Group of companies driving sustainable computing for AI, Cloud, and edge applications.

Join us at Ampere and work alongside a passionate and growing team-we’dlove to have you apply!

About the role:

As our business continues to evolve globally, we are investing in the people, processes, and governance structures needed to support responsible growth. We are seeking a Compliance Program Manager to take a lead role in that effort, building and strengthening our compliance program.

This is a broad, hands-on compliance position for someone who enjoys variety,supports assigned projects, and is comfortable operating independently while partnering closely with legal, HR, finance, operations, and business teams.

Reporting directly to the General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer, you will support the design, implementation, and day to day administration of key elements of Ampere’s compliance program. In addition to work on the core compliance framework, you will also provide critical support for corporate governance and legal operations. This role is ideal for someone who wants exposure to a wide range of compliance and ethics issues while helping build a program that will evolve alongside a rapidly growing technology company. You will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact from day one.

What you’ll achieve:

• Support thedevelopment, implementation, and ongoing enhancement of the company's compliance program under the direction of the CCO.
• Assist withperiodic compliance risk assessments to identify key risks and inform program priorities.
• Update and maintain compliance-related policies, procedures, and guidance materials.
• Coordinateand deliver compliance training and awareness initiatives for employees.
• Conduct third-party risk management processes, including due diligence and risk reviews.
• Manage the intake and triage of the company’s ethics and compliance helpline. Support internal investigations of compliance and ethics matters, from planning and fact-gathering to reporting and remediation.
• Support compliance monitoring, testing, and internal reporting to key senior stakeholders. Prepare routine metrics and reporting materials for management and the Board of Directors on program performance and key risk indicators.
• Assist with legal entity management and subsidiary governance, including tracking corporate records and managing ongoing reporting requirements forkey stakeholders.
• Track regulatory developments and emerging compliance risks relevant to the company's business and industry and help translate them into practical operational requirements.
• Partner with stakeholders across the company to promote a culture of integrity, accountability, and ethical business conduct.

About you:

• 5+ years of relevant experience, preferably in compliance, or in a related field such as legal operations, risk management, investigations, or internal audit.
• Experience in an in-house legal/compliance function, law firm, consulting firm, accounting firm, or government/regulatory organization.
• Familiarity withkey compliance risk areas, such as anti-corruption, third-party risk management, information security, trade compliance, privacy, competition law, and/or corporate governance, particularly in the context of the technology or semiconductor industries.
• Proven ability to manage projects independently and drive work to completion with limited oversight.
• Soundjudgment, impeccable integrity, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to communicate clearly to a wide range of audiences.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment where priorities shift.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively across functions.

What we’ll offer:

At Ampere we believe in taking care of our employees and providing a competitive total rewards package that includes base pay, cash long-term incentive, and comprehensive benefits. The full base pay range for this role is between $119,000 and $179,000, except in the San Francisco Bay Area where the range is between $133,500 and $200,500.

Our benefits include health, wellness, and financial programs that support employees through every stage of life.

• Premium medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, as well as income protection and a 401K retirement plan, so that you can feel secure in your health and financial future.
• Unlimited Flextime and 10+ paid holidays so that you can embrace a healthy work-life balance.

A variety of healthy snacks, energizing espresso, and refreshing drinks to keep you fueled and focused throughout the day.

And there is much more than compensation and benefits. At Ampere, we foster an inclusive culture that empowers our employees to do more and grow more. We are excited to share more about our career opportunities with you through the interview process.

#LI-TC

#LI-Hybrid

Description

Invent the future with us.

Ampere is a semiconductor design company for a new era, leading the future of computing with an innovative approach to CPU design focused on high-performance, energy efficient AI compute.

As a pioneer in the new frontier of energy efficient high-performance computing, Ampere is part of the Softbank Group of companies driving sustainable computing for AI, Cloud, and edge applications.

Join us at Ampere and work alongside a passionate and growing team-we’dlove to have you apply!

About the role:

As our business continues to evolve globally, we are investing in the people, processes, and governance structures needed to support responsible growth. We are seeking a Compliance Program Manager to take a lead role in that effort, building and strengthening our compliance program.

This is a broad, hands-on compliance position for someone who enjoys variety,supports assigned projects, and is comfortable operating independently while partnering closely with legal, HR, finance, operations, and business teams.

Reporting directly to the General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer, you will support the design, implementation, and day to day administration of key elements of Ampere’s compliance program. In addition to work on the core compliance framework, you will also provide critical support for corporate governance and legal operations. This role is ideal for someone who wants exposure to a wide range of compliance and ethics issues while helping build a program that will evolve alongside a rapidly growing technology company. You will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact from day one.

What you’ll achieve:

• Support thedevelopment, implementation, and ongoing enhancement of the company's compliance program under the direction of the CCO.
• Assist withperiodic compliance risk assessments to identify key risks and inform program priorities.
• Update and maintain compliance-related policies, procedures, and guidance materials.
• Coordinateand deliver compliance training and awareness initiatives for employees.
• Conduct third-party risk management processes, including due diligence and risk reviews.
• Manage the intake and triage of the company’s ethics and compliance helpline. Support internal investigations of compliance and ethics matters, from planning and fact-gathering to reporting and remediation.
• Support compliance monitoring, testing, and internal reporting to key senior stakeholders. Prepare routine metrics and reporting materials for management and the Board of Directors on program performance and key risk indicators.
• Assist with legal entity management and subsidiary governance, including tracking corporate records and managing ongoing reporting requirements forkey stakeholders.
• Track regulatory developments and emerging compliance risks relevant to the company's business and industry and help translate them into practical operational requirements.
• Partner with stakeholders across the company to promote a culture of integrity, accountability, and ethical business conduct.

About you:

• 5+ years of relevant experience, preferably in compliance, or in a related field such as legal operations, risk management, investigations, or internal audit.
• Experience in an in-house legal/compliance function, law firm, consulting firm, accounting firm, or government/regulatory organization.
• Familiarity withkey compliance risk areas, such as anti-corruption, third-party risk management, information security, trade compliance, privacy, competition law, and/or corporate governance, particularly in the context of the technology or semiconductor industries.
• Proven ability to manage projects independently and drive work to completion with limited oversight.
• Soundjudgment, impeccable integrity, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to communicate clearly to a wide range of audiences.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment where priorities shift.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively across functions.

What we’ll offer:

At Ampere we believe in taking care of our employees and providing a competitive total rewards package that includes base pay, cash long-term incentive, and comprehensive benefits. The full base pay range for this role is between $119,000 and $179,000, except in the San Francisco Bay Area where the range is between $133,500 and $200,500.

Our benefits include health, wellness, and financial programs that support employees through every stage of life.

• Premium medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, as well as income protection and a 401K retirement plan, so that you can feel secure in your health and financial future.
• Unlimited Flextime and 10+ paid holidays so that you can embrace a healthy work-life balance.

A variety of healthy snacks, energizing espresso, and refreshing drinks to keep you fueled and focused throughout the day.

And there is much more than compensation and benefits. At Ampere, we foster an inclusive culture that empowers our employees to do more and grow more. We are excited to share more about our career opportunities with you through the interview process.

#LI-TC

#LI-Hybrid

Ampere is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, age, veteran and/or military status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical or mental disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.