Ethics & Compliance Leader — Risk & Integrity

McKinsey; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 159,000 - 212,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

McKinsey & Company seeks an experienced E&C leader to identify and mitigate ethics and compliance risks across client service in Telecom, Media & Technology. You will lead daily monitoring activities, collaborate with Legal and Risk teams, and drive integrity across projects and regions.

The role emphasizes policy development, training, and reporting, with a focus on safeguarding confidential information and upholding McKinsey’s standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, advanced degree(s) and/ or applicable professional certifications preferred.
• 7+ years of Telecom, Media & Technology industry experience; prior consulting with a background in risk and regulatory compliance preferred
• 5+ years of experience in developing, driving and implementing holistic E&C programs (preferably in Telecom, Media & Technology)
• Working knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and compliance considerations relevant to Telecom, Media & Technology
• Demonstrates an entrepreneurial mindset to progress on ambiguous problems and see them through to resolution
• Influences and engages with all types of audiences to cultivate trust-based, peer-counselor relationships
• Builds trust-based relationships with leaders within and outside of the team; collaborates generously with others and is sought after as a key thought partner
• Drives outcomes on cross-functional and complex topics and possesses exceptional organizational and project management skills
• Exhibits highest levels of discretion and judgment in safeguarding confidential materials
• Fosters a collaborative, respectful, and inclusive environment for all colleagues
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills in English, with the ability to adapt messaging for different audiences and craft cohesive storylines and communications

Responsibilities

• Lead the identification and mitigation of ethics and compliance risks across client service.
• Oversee day-to-day E&C monitoring activities across Telecom, Media & Technology projects.
• Ensure adherence to contractual terms and guardrails, documentation retention, and remediation plans.
• Develop and maintain policies, procedures, and practices for managing E&C risks; review project plans and final deliverables.
• Synthesize data into insights for internal and external reporting; guide E&C trainings and communications.
• Collaborate with Legal, Risk, and regulatory compliance experts across regions.
• Support regionally focused integrity initiatives and contribute as a thought partner within Sector Compliance.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Communication (English)

Project management

Ethics and compliance mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree (JD or CPA) preferred

Job description

McKinsey & Company seeks an experienced E&C leader to identify and mitigate ethics and compliance risks across client service in Telecom, Media & Technology. You will lead daily monitoring activities, collaborate with Legal and Risk teams, and drive integrity across projects and regions.

The role emphasizes policy development, training, and reporting, with a focus on safeguarding confidential information and upholding McKinsey’s standards.