Director, Compliance Data and Analytics

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Illinois

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USD 180,000 - 260,000

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4 days ago

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Job summary

Cisco is seeking a senior leader to drive the compliance data analytics program. You will lead a global team to transform disparate data into actionable insights that detect and mitigate regulatory risks. You will partner with Legal, IT, and risk teams to operationalize AI-native solutions and build scalable roadmaps.

You will oversee end-to-end data workflows, defining governance and analytics maturity while delivering board-level insights and proactive risk detection using AI/ML techniques.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in data science, statistics, computer science, or a related field.
10+ years of proven experience in similar roles.
At least 5 years within a Legal, Compliance, or Audit function of a large technology company or similar industry.
AI-coding capability to prototype solutions quickly.
Strong skills and familiarity with cloud data warehouses, especially Snowflake.
Familiarity with BI tools including Tableau and Power BI.
Experience overseeing data science workflows.
Track record of overcoming challenges and solving issues from incomplete or imperfect data sets.
Understanding of U.S. DOJ Sentencing Guidelines for Effective Compliance Programs, COSO, and related data-driven compliance expectations.
Ability to lead and manage complex projects.
Excellent presentation, verbal, and written communication skills for business and legal audiences.
CCEP or CFE certification preferred
Master’s degree in business administration (MBA) or data analytics, or Juris Doctor (JD) degree, or equivalent experience and/or training in compliance

Responsibilities

Lead strategy and execution at scale for Cisco’s global compliance data analytics program
Transform data into actionable insights to identify, mitigate, and monitor legal and regulatory risks
Serve as direct manager for the Compliance Analytics & Enablement team
Collaborate with senior partners to design and test an AI-native compliance program
Work with the development team to integrate data sources and operationalize the program
Develop and execute multi-year roadmaps for compliance data analytics strategy and model maturity
Deliver proactive and AI/ML-enabled risk detection and insights
Oversee development of automated monitoring systems for enterprise risk compliance, ethics, and regulatory focus areas
Lead efforts to build a data-centric culture informing business and compliance decisions and responses
Build early warning systems for compliance risks
Design and deliver high-impact, data-backed compliance program insights at Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer and Board levels
Partner with Legal and functional teams across Cisco to drive compliance and impact

Skills

AI-Coding Capability

Cloud Data Warehouses (Snowflake)

Tableau

Power BI

Data Science Workflows

Risk Management

Project Management

Data Analysis

Compliance Program Development

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in data science, statistics, computer science, or related field

Master’s Degree (MBA or Data Analytics) or Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Snowflake

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Lead strategy and execution at scale for Cisco’s global compliance data analytics program
Transform data into actionable insights to identify, mitigate, and monitor legal and regulatory risks
Serve as direct manager for the Compliance Analytics & Enablement team
Collaborate with senior partners to design and test an AI-native compliance program
Work with the development team to integrate data sources and operationalize the program
Develop and execute multi-year roadmaps for compliance data analytics strategy and model maturity
Deliver proactive and AI/ML-enabled risk detection and insights
Oversee development of automated monitoring systems for enterprise risk compliance, ethics, and regulatory focus areas
Lead efforts to build a data-centric culture informing business and compliance decisions and responses
Build early warning systems for compliance risks
Design and deliver high-impact, data-backed compliance program insights at Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer and Board levels
Partner with Legal and functional teams across Cisco to drive compliance and impact

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in data science, statistics, computer science, or a related field
10+ years of proven experience in similar roles
At least 5 years within a Legal, Compliance, or Audit function of a large technology company or similar industry
AI-coding capability to prototype solutions quickly
Strong skills and familiarity with cloud data warehouses, especially Snowflake
Familiarity with BI tools including Tableau and Power BI
Experience overseeing data science workflows
Track record of overcoming challenges and solving issues from incomplete or imperfect data sets
Understanding of U.S. DOJ Sentencing Guidelines for Effective Compliance Programs, COSO, and related data-driven compliance expectations
Ability to lead and manage complex projects
Excellent presentation, verbal, and written communication skills for business and legal audiences
Preferred: master’s degree in business administration (MBA) or data analytics, or Juris Doctor (JD) degree, or equivalent experience and/or training in compliance
CCEP or CFE certification preferred

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in leading compliance data analytics strategies, integrating AI and machine learning for risk detection, and managing complex projects within legal and compliance frameworks. Proficient in transforming data into actionable insights to inform business decisions and compliance responses.

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