Senior Director, Ethics & Compliance Leadership

Lumen Technologies; United States; On-site; USD 175,000 - 256,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life insurance

Voluntary lifestyle benefits

Job summary

Lumen Technologies seeks a Senior Director of Corporate Ethics and Compliance to lead ethics and compliance programs and oversee the Corporate Investigations function. This role drives high standards of ethical conduct and regulatory compliance across the organization.

The successful candidate will develop, implement, and oversee training, investigations, and monitoring, while advising senior management on ethics matters and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in law; advanced degree preferred.
• JD Degree from an accredited law school.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in ethics and compliance, corporate investigations, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing successful ethics and compliance programs.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure.
• High level of integrity and ethical judgment.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive ethics and compliance and compliance risk management program aligned to the Corporate Sentencing Guidelines.
• Oversee internal whistleblower hotline, prepare quarterly reporting for the Board of Directors, and periodically report to management and the Risk Committee of the Board of Directors on status of compliance program and significant compliance observations.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and audits to identify potential areas of vulnerability and implement corrective actions.
• Regularly partner with internal audit on compliance matters.
• Internal Audit to address compliance issues and ensure appropriate monitoring and remediation.
• Oversee corporate investigations team, including hotline analysts and internal investigators to ensure prompt response to compliance violations and allegations of misconduct.
• Prepare processes to ensure ongoing and proactive monitoring for potential areas of noncompliance.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Provide strategic guidance and support to senior management on ethics and compliance matters.
• Develop and deliver training programs to promote a culture of ethics and compliance throughout the organization.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to address compliance issues and ensure effective resolution.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in law

JD Degree from an accredited law school

Job description

Lumen Technologies seeks a Senior Director of Corporate Ethics and Compliance to lead ethics and compliance programs and oversee the Corporate Investigations function. This role drives high standards of ethical conduct and regulatory compliance across the organization.

The successful candidate will develop, implement, and oversee training, investigations, and monitoring, while advising senior management on ethics matters and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.