Ethics & Compliance Strategy Director

Geico; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 281,000; Full time

Job summary

GEICO is seeking an experienced attorney and compliance leader to build and lead our ethical culture program. This role owns the Code of Business Ethics, champions a speak-up culture, and partners with Corporate Litigation, People Group, Employment Law and the Corporate Secretary to shape policy and conduct at the highest levels.

You will build a team, develop metrics, oversee investigations and conflicts of interest processes, design training strategies with Learning and Development, and

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in ethics, compliance, employment law, or a related specialty, including building or scaling a program and managing or partnering closely on investigations with investigations and employee relations functions.
• Experience building and managing a team, including hiring, performance management, and mentoring.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to evaluate intangibles, exercise judgment on significant/unique issues, and explain complex legal and compliance concepts to non-lawyers and senior and executive leadership.
• Proficiency in managing multiple priorities, projects, and stakeholders across departments.
• Must be able to, with or without accommodation, perform the essential functions which include, but are limited to seeing, hearing, typing, and speaking.
• Preferred Qualifications: Insurance/financial services experience; Culture/engagement surveys experience and translating results into action.

Responsibilities

• Code of Conduct & Ethical Culture: Own and administer GEICO's Code of Business Ethics and Conduct, and lead efforts to foster an ethical, speak-up culture with reporting channels and communications.
• Investigations & Conflicts of Interest: Partner on investigations and conflicts of interest certification process, and own related procedures.
• Program Measurement & Training: Develop metrics, lead associate compliance culture surveys, and assess training needs with Learning & Development.
• Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Partnership: Build and manage a team and align with People Group, Employment Law, Corporate Litigation and Investigations, and Corporate Secretary.
• Legal & Executive Advisory: Exercise independent legal judgment and prepare reporting for senior leadership.

Skills

JD/Bar admission

Ethics & compliance

Team leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

GEICO is seeking an experienced attorney and compliance leader to build and lead our ethical culture program. This role owns the Code of Business Ethics, champions a speak-up culture, and partners with Corporate Litigation, People Group, Employment Law and the Corporate Secretary to shape policy and conduct at the highest levels.

You will build a team, develop metrics, oversee investigations and conflicts of interest processes, design training strategies with Learning and Development, and