Global Ethics & Compliance Lead

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

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.