Business Ethics & Compliance Associate/Specialist

Textron Aviation has been inspiring the journey of flight for nine decades through the iconic and beloved Cessna and Beechcraft brands. We are passionate advocates of aviation, empowering people with the freedom of flight. As you join our legacy as a global leader in private aviation, you’ll have opportunities to try new fields, expand your skills and knowledge, stretch your abilities, and build your career. We provide a competitive and extensive total rewards package that includes pay and innovative benefits to support you and your family members – now and in the future, beginning day one. Your success is our success.

Description

JOB SUMMARY:

The Compliance Specialist will function as a member of the Textron Aviation Inc. legal department located in Wichita, Kansas.The position primarily supports Textron Aviation’s ethics and compliance team across a broad range of issues pertaining to its global aerospace business.The successful candidate must be approachable, vocal, solution focused, and proactive.This position requires a candidate with a broad range of compliance skillsto beapplied both domestically and internationally.Candidates with experience in aviation or cross-border international business is preferred.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Understand and have experience with:

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• Anti-money laundering compliance, including Know Your Customer processes and solutions for a diverse business.

• Worldwide anti-corruption regulation and enforcement, with a focus on the FCPA in an international sales environment.

• U.S. trade regulations including but not limited to, exports and trade sanctions.

• Key aspects of corporate compliance programs, including compliance processes and procedures, record-keeping activities, and enforcement risks and procedures.

• Provide business ethics and compliance operational guidance.

• Develop productive working relationships and collaborate cross-functionally to support business objectives and the company’s core values in a compliant and ethical manner.

• Facilitate approval requests for business courtesies for both commercial and government customers, including gifts, hospitality, and travel.

• Train employees to ensure completion of annual training and where appropriate, assist with drafting and provisioning of additional training.

• Draft compliance communications on timely and relevant topics and create content for intranet site.

• Monitor changes in assigned areas of regulatory environment, and track industry trends and emerging compliance issues.

• Assist with internal risk assessments and audits.

• Prepare concise issue briefs and factual summaries.

• Create process maps and business procedures to drive Compliance into business culture.

• Develop, administer, and track the annual compliance plan.

• Review and disposition denied party screening matches that are referred to Legal.

• Assist counsel with internal investigations, including gathering information and preparing written reports.

• Coordinate with the Textron Corporate Ethics & Compliance team.

• Other compliance related activities as assigned.

This position reports directly to the Sr. Associate General Counsel-Compliance and requires interface on a regular basis with Human Resources, Finance, Trade Compliance, Customer Support and Textron Corporate Legal & Compliance. This is not a remote position and offices with the legal department.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree required in business, finance, accounting, human resources, or a related degree.

• MBA or JD degree preferred, but not required.

• Minimum of 2 years required in organizational compliance policies, U.S. and international laws / regulations, or relative experience.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent business writing and communication skills

• Must be comfortable navigating ambiguous situations and adept at influencing teams and leaders without direct authority.

• Ability to communicate compliance concepts clearly and concisely to different stakeholders.

• High integrity and a commitment to ethical practices in the business

• Sound research skills and fastidious attention to detail

• Ability to manage competing priorities and work independently as part of a team.

• Problem-solving skills with the ability to recognize nuance and exercise discretion.

• Ability to work well under pressure and to be collaborative across the business.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Kansas Tax Credit:

Join Textron Aviation’s Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years. Visit https://www.aircapitaloftheworld.com/taxcredits for more information on the tax credit.

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of, race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, handicap, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Recruiting Company: Textron Aviation
Primary Location: US-Kansas-Wichita
Job Function: Legal
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Standard
Shift: First Shift
Job Posting: 01/26/2024, 5:01:10 PM
Job Number: 321022