Ethics and Compliance Manager

Taylor Root; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor Root is assisting a publicly traded energy company in Houston to hire a Global Ethics & Compliance Manager responsible for third‑party due diligence, anti‑bribery controls, sanctions compliance, and program governance.

You will lead risk assessments, investigations, training and policy development while partnering with Legal, Internal Audit, Finance, HR and Operations to advance an integrated compliance program across regions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in ethics and compliance experience.
• Hands-on third-party due diligence in a publicly traded company.
• Strong FCPA/anti-corruption experience and international exposure.
• Experience with investigations, sanctions, KYC, risk assessments, or compliance monitoring.
• Strong analytical, communication, and business‑partnering skills.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Energy/oil & gas, maritime, infrastructure or related sector experience preferred.
• JD and/or compliance certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk-based third-party and counterparty due diligence; identify red flags; provide recommendations.
• Support third-party monitoring, sanctions, export controls, and KYC reviews.
• Advise on FCPA and global anti-bribery/anti-corruption matters.
• Support investigations and risk assessments.
• Develop and enhance compliance policies, procedures, training, monitoring and controls.
• Partner with Legal, Internal Audit, Finance, HR, Commercial, Procurement and Operations.
• Support compliance initiatives related to acquisitions and strategic projects.

Skills

Ethics & Compliance

Due Diligence

FCPA & Anti‑Corruption

Investigations

Sanctions & KYC

Risk Assessments

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

A publicly traded global energy company is seeking a Global Ethics & Compliance Manager to join its corporate compliance team. This is a hands‑on role supporting a global ethics and compliance program, with particular emphasis on third‑party due diligence, anti‑bribery and anti‑corruption, sanctions, investigations, risk assessments, and compliance program management.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct risk‑based third‑party and counterparty due diligence, identify red flags, and provide recommendations.
• Support ongoing third‑party monitoring, sanctions, export controls, and KYC reviews.
• Advise on FCPA and global anti‑bribery/anti‑corruption matters.
• Support compliance investigations and risk assessments.
• Develop and enhance compliance policies, procedures, training, monitoring, and controls.
• Partner with Legal, Internal Audit, Finance, HR, Commercial, Procurement, and Operations.
• Support compliance initiatives related to acquisitions and other strategic projects.

Qualifications

• 5 plus years of ethics and compliance experience.
• Hands‑on third‑party due diligence experience within a publicly traded company is required.
• Strong FCPA/anti‑corruption experience and exposure to international compliance matters.
• Experience with investigations, sanctions, KYC, risk assessments, and/or compliance monitoring.
• Strong analytical, communication, and business‑partnering skills.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience within energy, oil & gas, maritime, infrastructure, or a related industrial sector is strongly preferred.
• JD and/or compliance certification is a plus.