Overview
Who We Are:
Ever wonder who brings the entertainment to your flights? Panasonic Avionics Corporation is 1 in the industry for delivering inflight products such as movies, games, WiFi, and now Bluetooth headphone connectivity!
How exciting would it be to be a part of the innovation that goes into creating technology that delights millions of people in an industry that’s here to stay! With our company’s history spanning over 40 years, you will have stability, career growth opportunities, and will work with the brightest minds in the industry. And we are committed to a diverse and inclusive culture that will help our organization thrive! We seek diversity in many areas such as background, culture, gender, ways of thinking, skills and more.
If you want to learn more about us visit us at www.panasonic.aero. And for a full listing of open job opportunities go to www.panasonic.aero/join-us/.
The Position:
We are seeking an experienced Ethics and Compliance Manager to join our team in Pune. This role is crucial in ensuring that all employees and business partners across Pune, India, EMEA, and APAC regions, as well as joint ventures, fully understand and adhere to our companys policies, including Financial Crime, Anti-Bribery & Corruption, Sanctions & Export Control, and Conflicts of Interest Management. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying and addressing regulatory requirements, implementing processes to meet these standards, conducting ongoing monitoring, and providing guidance and training to support continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
Training & Communications
- Conduct or Coordinate Training: Lead or arrange Ethics & Compliance training as part of the onboarding process for the region or country.
- Identify Training Needs: Pinpoint risk areas and target audiences that could benefit from additional training opportunities.
- Deliver Targeted Training: Conduct live and web-based targeted training sessions at employee locations.
- Prepare Training Materials: Develop and assist in preparing training materials for local and corporate initiatives.
- Collaborate on Communications: Work with the Panasonic Avionics Corporation (PAC) Office of Ethics & Compliance to suggest country-specific communications.
- Assist with Translations: Provide support in advising on and coordinating translations of communications for the region.
Monitoring Oversight
- Coordinate Government Notices: Ensure that government notices and responses are managed through PAC Legal and the PAC Office of Ethics & Compliance.
- Monitor Regulatory Environment: Track the regulatory environment as directed by PAC Legal and the PAC Office of Ethics & Compliance.
- Support Internal Audits: Assist with internal audits and address any issues identified.
- Handle Misconduct Allegations: Refer allegations of misconduct to the PAC Office of Ethics & Compliance.
Counseling
- Provide Compliance Counsel: Serve as a business partner in the region, offering direct compliance advice with minimal oversight on matters related to the E&C program, including gifts & entertainment, donations, charitable contributions, and anti-corruption laws.
- Support Business Opportunities: Collaborate with PAC Legal to support new client opportunities, strategic alliances, partnerships, and subcontractor relationships as they develop.
- Coordinate Regional Tasks: Offer counseling and coordinate with PAC Legal and the PAC Office of Ethics & Compliance on region-specific tasks.
Policies
- Assist with Policy Management: Help draft, review, revise, and implement E&C corporate policies and procedures.
- Address Country-Specific Issues: Identify country-specific compliance issues and determine the need for regional policy adaptations; lead the development of such policies.
- Monitor Policy Impact: Keep track of external factors that could affect the E&C program, policies, and procedures.
Third Party Due Diligence & Reputational Assessments
- Manage Due Diligence Reviews: Act as the point-of-contact for anti-corruption due diligence reviews for vendors, business partners, client reputational screenings, and potential M&A targets in APAC, assessing potential risks associated with these transactions.
- Train on Due Diligence: Educate relevant business personnel on third-party due diligence, client reputational screening, and communication efforts to ensure understanding of formalized processes.
- Interact with Business Sponsors: Engage directly with Business Sponsors to address questions and concerns regarding the due diligence process.
- Coordinate Third Party Training: Organize and deliver training for third parties as needed.
- Act as an E&C Ambassador: Represent the E&C program and collaborate with other functions to escalate ancillary issues revealed during diligence and reputational reviews to appropriate subject matter experts.
- Participate in Cross-Functional Efforts: Work with functions such as Legal and Procurement to streamline and expedite anti-corruption due diligence and reputational screening processes.
Investigations Support
- Serve as Investigative Analyst: Support regional investigations as directed by the Regional Compliance Officer and the Office of Ethics & Compliance.
- Support Investigative Process Improvement: Provide assistance with investigative process improvement projects or related hotline tasks, including metrics, reporting, and governance (e.g., research).
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- 2+ years of anti-corruption compliance experience with a focus on regional issues, if holding a law degree; or 5 years of anti-corruption compliance experience with a focus on regional issues, if not holding a law degree.
- Prior experience with investigations, and forensic analysis desired.
Knowledge and Skill Requirements:
- Strong understanding of compliance laws, including the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, U.K. Bribery Act, global competition laws, and data privacy.
- Excellent organizational and analytical skills, with a proven track record of cross-functional collaboration.
- Ability to exercise independent judgment effectively.
- Outstanding oral and written communication skills, including the ability to deliver clear and concise executive presentations; professional presence with the ability to interact effectively with executive management.
- Ability to inspire trust and confidence through effective communication and interpersonal skills with employees at all levels.
- Proven proactive approach with experience managing multiple complex projects simultaneously, focusing on critical priorities with minimal supervision.
- Experience in ethics and compliance programs.
- Knowledge of third-party due diligence processes.
- Basic project or program management experience.
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- 2+ years of anti-corruption compliance experience with a focus on regional issues, if holding a law degree; or 5 years of anti-corruption compliance experience with a focus on regional issues, if not holding a law degree.
- Prior experience with investigations, and forensic analysis desired.
Knowledge and Skill Requirements:
- Strong understanding of compliance laws, including the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, U.K. Bribery Act, global competition laws, and data privacy.
- Excellent organizational and analytical skills, with a proven track record of cross-functional collaboration.
- Ability to exercise independent judgment effectively.
- Outstanding oral and written communication skills, including the ability to deliver clear and concise executive presentations; professional presence with the ability to interact effectively with executive management.
- Ability to inspire trust and confidence through effective communication and interpersonal skills with employees at all levels.
- Proven proactive approach with experience managing multiple complex projects simultaneously, focusing on critical priorities with minimal supervision.
- Experience in ethics and compliance programs.
- Knowledge of third-party due diligence processes.
- Basic project or program management experience.
