(USA) Senior Manager, Specialty Compliance and Ethics

Walmart; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 216,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) and stock purchase

Paid time off

Education programs (Live Better U)

Job summary

Walmart in Bellevue, WA seeks a Senior Manager, Specialty Compliance and Ethics to lead the development and execution of compliance strategies within the Regulatory Impact and Response team. The role involves monitoring regulatory changes, conducting gap analyses, and guiding leadership on compliance risks and policy development.

The team oversees earnings-related regulatory impacts, manages compliance risks, and collaborates across business units to ensure governance and ethics standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field; 4 years' experience in compliance, ethics, project management, or related area OR 6 years in compliance, ethics, legal, project management, or related area.
• 2 years’ supervisory experience.
• 3 years’ experience using intermediate functionality of Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Direct compliance and ethics consistency by addressing inquiries, monitoring regulations, and updating policies with leadership input.
• Lead research on laws, regulations, and policies to identify gaps and develop strategic compliance solutions.
• Analyze data, prepare reports, and communicate findings to senior leadership, ensuring follow-up actions are completed.
• Manage legislative assessment strategies, forecasting regulatory trends, and prioritizing relevant legislation impacts.
• Oversee impact assessments and provide expert recommendations on regulatory and policy developments.
• Drive execution of business plans by identifying needs, removing obstacles, and measuring performance.

Skills

Governance

Regulatory compliance

Policy development

Stakeholder communication

Gap analysis

Project management

Leadership

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Title

(USA) Senior Manager, Specialty Compliance and Ethics

Location

Bellevue, WA

Salary

Bellevue, WA: $108,000 - $216,000/yr

Contract

Regular/ Permanent

Job Summary

TheSeniorManager,SpecialtyComplianceandEthics,leadsthedevelopmentandexecutionofcompliancestrategieswithintheRegulatoryImpactandResponseteam.Thisroleinvolvesmonitoringregulatorychanges,conductinggapanalyses,leadingregulatoryimpactassessments,andadvisingleadershiponcompliancerisks.Thepositionrequiresmanagingpolicydevelopment,overseeingresearchonlegislationandregulatorytrends,deepdivesonproductandprogramcapabilities,anddrivingprioritizationconversations.

About the team:
The Regulatory Impact and Response team oversees all earnings-related regulatory impacts affecting the Spark business. This team leads the assessment and management of compliance risks by monitoring laws and regulations, conducting gap analyses, and developing policies to ensure adherence. They provide strategic recommendations to leadership, manage regulatory forecasts, and support continuous improvement initiatives. The team fosters collaboration across business units to address compliance challenges effectively while maintaining high standards of governance and ethics. Their work ensures the organization remains aligned with evolving regulatory requirements and business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Directcomplianceandethicsconsistencybyaddressinginquiries,monitoringregulations,andupdatingpolicieswithleadershipinput.
• Leadresearchonlaws,regulations,andpoliciestoidentifygapsanddevelopstrategiccompliancesolutions.
• Analyzedata,preparereports,andcommunicatefindingstoseniorleadership,ensuringfollow-upactionsarecompleted.
• Managelegislativeassessmentstrategies,forecastingregulatorytrends,andprioritizingrelevantlegislationimpacts.
• Overseeimpactassessmentsandprovideexpertrecommendationsonregulatoryandpolicydevelopments.
• Driveexecutionofbusinessplansbyidentifyingneeds,removingobstacles,andmeasuringperformance.

What you’ll bring

• Extensiveexperienceingovernance,compliancestrategy,andregulatorycompliancewithincomplexbusinessenvironments.
• Provenabilitytoleadcomplianceriskmanagementinitiatives,includinggapanalysisandpolicydevelopment.
• Excellentcommunicationskillstoeffectivelyconveycomplianceinformationandinfluenceseniorleadership.
• Expertiseinanalyzingregulatorytrendsanddevelopingstrategicresponsestoevolvinglegislation.
• Demonstratedcapabilitytomanagemultipleprojects,prioritizetasks,anddrivecontinuousimprovement.
• Commitmenttoupholdingethicalstandardsandfosteringacultureofintegrityandaccountability.

Benefits

• At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet.
• Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage.
• Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance.
• Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting.
• Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.
• You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
• The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment.
• It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable.
• For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices .
• Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities.
• Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates.
• Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.
• Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment.
• Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.
• For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart .
• Stock
• Discount Card
• Get 10% off
• Walmart associates are eligible for a 10% discount card on most regular-priced items and fresh produce in-store and on select items at Walmart.com. Eligible after 90 days of employment.
• Live Better U
• 100% covered
• Earn a degree or in-demand skills certificates with no debt- Walmart covers 100% of tuition and books. Live Better U offers 60+ programs for Associates to pursue their dreams.
• Ready to grow your career? Walmart Academy offers job-specific retail training and leadership courses to help Associates reach their career goals.
• Enjoy 401(k) matching and stock purchase plans.
• Paid time off
• Take a break as needed for vacation, sick leave, holidays, parental leave, and more
• Medical, dental, vision, and wellness programs for you and your family
• Access mental health resources and assistance programs for life’s challenges
• Training, leadership programs, and clear paths to advance.
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• Join us at Walmart and grow your career alongside a community that feels like home.
• This isn’t just a workplace—it’s a destination for leaders eager to make a difference.

Minimum Qualifications

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field and 4 years’ experience in compliance, ethics, legal, project management, or related area OR 6 years’ experience in compliance, ethics, legal, project management, or related area. 2 years’ supervisory experience. 3 years’ experience using intermediate functionality of Microsoft Office.

Preferred Qualifications

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Masters: Business AdministrationProject Management - Project Management Professional - Certification

Primary Location

10900 Ne 4th St, Bellevue, WA 98004, United States of AmericaWalmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.