Director, Ethics & Compliance

Job Title: Director of Ethics & Compliance

The Director of Ethics & Compliance will play a pivotal role in designing, enabling, and executing programs related to Evolv's Ethics & Compliance Program. The primary focus of this role will be managing the operational aspects of the Ethics & Compliance Program, including, but not limited to, policy development and management, employee communications and training, process development, project management, partnering with other functions to enable or enhance internal controls, developing and maintaining monitoring and assurance practices for key risk areas, preparation of leadership briefing materials, documenting the program and its accomplishments over time, and partnering with key stakeholders to drive positive outcomes.

This role requires an individual with extensive experience in Ethics & Compliance and a strong understanding of regulator expectations of an effective compliance program.

Success in the Role: What are performance outcomes over the first 6-12 months you will work toward completing?

In the first 30 days, you will:

• Engage with Key Stakeholders:
• Meet with leadership from key functions (HR, Finance, Operations) to establish relationships and understand priorities.
• Conduct initial interviews with managers to understand compliance pain points and opportunities for collaboration.
• Assess Existing Programs:
• Review the Ethics & Compliance Program, including policies, training materials, communications plans, and monitoring mechanisms.
• Review the Code of Business Conduct and key compliance policies.
• Set Foundations:
• Begin designing a role-based training calendar tailored to high-risk areas.
• Establish a plan for gathering data and metrics to evaluate program effectiveness.

Within 3 months, you will:

• Develop Policies and Plans:
• Draft or revise priority policies, ensuring cross-functional input and alignment with industry best practices.
• Begin designing role-based, easily consumable training programs, incorporating innovative methods to drive engagement.
• Enhance Communication Strategies:
• Finalize an annual communications and training calendar aligned with company priorities and compliance goals.
• Develop a framework for 'fun' compliance campaigns and awareness-building initiatives.
• Implement Early Improvements:
• Create initial dashboards or tools for monitoring compliance KPIs and risk metrics.
• Initiate updates to the Conflict-of-Interest disclosure process to improve usability and oversight.
• Engage on Third-Party Risk Management:
• Partner with Procurement and Channels teams to start refining third-party risk procedures and integrating mitigation measures into onboarding workflows.

By the end of the first year, you will:

• Launch Robust Training Programs:
• Roll out role-specific training programs with a focus on compliance risks and regulatory expectations.
• Measure effectiveness of training through surveys and engagement metrics, refining as needed.
• Drive Key Projects:
• Complete the periodic refresh of the Code of Business Conduct, incorporating stakeholder feedback and language accommodations.
• Deliver two high-impact compliance awareness campaigns that build a 'safe to speak up' culture.
• Strengthen Monitoring and Assurance:
• Establish and document ongoing monitoring frameworks in collaboration with Finance and HR for key compliance risks.
• Implement a tracking system for organizational remediation efforts linked to investigation outcomes.
• Advance Third-Party Risk Management:
• Fully integrate enhanced third-party risk controls into procurement and channel management processes.
• Deliver a report to leadership on third-party risk program effectiveness.
• Elevate Governance and Reporting:
• Develop a compliance performance dashboard for regular leadership briefings, showcasing metrics and program impact.
• Build a roadmap for the next phase of program evolution, based on insights from risk assessments and stakeholder feedback.

The Work: What type of work will you be doing? What assignments, requirements, or skills will you be performing on a regular basis?

Ethics and Compliance:

• Proven experience in developing and managing compliance programs in a multinational environment.
• In-depth knowledge of global regulatory requirements, including but not limited to DOJ's ECCP, Conflicts of Interest, Speak Up Culture, and Anti-Corruption.
• Act with integrity and demonstrate an unwavering commitment to compliance with to the letter and spirit of the Evolv Code of Conduct and other company policies as well as all applicable laws and regulations.

Governance & Oversight

• Support the General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer with preparation of materials used to brief leadership and officers on the Ethics & Compliance Program.
• Develop key performance indicators and other metrics to help assess the effectiveness of the program.
• Collaborate with key functions to implement policies, communications, training content, process controls and other elements of the program.
• Recommend and implement improvements to the company's compliance program to enhance effectiveness and efficiency.
• High ethical standards and a commitment to integrity, professionalism and compliance with Evolv's Code of Conduct, all company policies, and the law.

Training & Communications

• Develop and manage an annual communications plan that aligns to company priorities, new or renewed compliance initiatives, and addresses key risk areas through a variety of communication channels.
• Develop and execute innovative (fun!) communication, training, and awareness campaigns that promote compliance and a safe to speak up culture among other key risk areas.
• Draft leader messages and tone-from-the-middle toolkits on key topics.
• Design and deliver compliance training programs to enhance awareness and understanding of relevant regulations and company policies.

Leadership and Influence:

• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in a compliance role, with at least 3 years in a professional position within a global company.
• Proven experience in developing and managing compliance programs in a multinational environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex regulations and apply them to the company's operations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Highly organized and internally motivated.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to get results through influence and relationships, even absent direct authority.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Office 365, MS Word, Excel PowerPoint and other .