The Manager, Compliance and Ethics will report directly to the Director, Compliance & Ethics and will provide day-to-day support and counsel in managing key elements of the Cheniere Compliance and Ethics Program. The position will specifically focus on preventative programming including but not limited to, risk assessment, policy governance, compliance assurance, and change management, but will contribute expertise and attention to all elements of the Program. The Manager will also handle special Compliance & Ethics projects as needed.

KNOWLEDGE

The ideal candidate will have significant experience supporting a large, global organization in the Energy industry with moderate experience and understanding with respect to policy governance, risk assessment, and change management. The ideal candidate will also have the capability for leveraging and/or introducing existing enabling technologies to advance compliance and ethics initiatives.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Policy Governance and Change Management

• Manage the policy governance process for corporate policies, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, company standards.
• Develop change management plans based on business impact resulting from new or revised policy and procedures. Interface with Corporate Training, Corporate Communications, and other key stakeholders as needed.
• Advise functions on policy development and amendments that address legal and regulatory requirements and business needs. (e.g.: FERC Standards of Conduct, etc.)
• Advise functions on change management initiatives to improve adoption of new policy and procedures.
• Identify opportunities to incorporate "best practices" and lessons learned into new and existing policies and procedures.
  

Compliance Risk Assessment, Management and Assurance

• Perform the organization’s legal and compliance risk assessment and summarize results for leadership. Develop risk-based action plans to mitigate key risks.
• Assist in compliance assurance activities designed to provide current and accurate information to stakeholders regarding the efficacy of compliance programs across the organization.
• Collaborate with various business stakeholders to identify potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk exposure within the organization and oversee the development of corrective action plans for resolution of problematic issues. Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand and document the organization’s compliance obligations in an effort to provide assurance to the CLO.
  

Measurement and Reporting:

• Design and develop reports and dashboards that illustrate the health and performance of the Compliance & Ethics program.
• Develop Leadership and Director Reports for the Compliance & Ethics Program
  

Other duties:

• Act as a trusted advisor for all matters related to Compliance & Ethics, as needed.
• Promotes continuous improvement by identifying areas for possible improvements and proactively addressing problems within scope of responsibility.
• Will work both independently and in conjunction with peers and management to meet the business objectives of the Compliance and Ethics processes and procedures.
• Special Projects
• The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time; or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.
  

QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS)

Education : Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education, training and experience required. Graduate degree and / or professional certification preferred.

Experience :

• Seven (7) or more years’ work experience required, Corporate Compliance and Ethics experience preferred
• Change management experience, preferred (Prosci – ADKAR)
• Project management experience, preferred

Skills/Competencies:

• Exceptional oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to work with individuals and groups from different disciplines.
• Excellent working knowledge of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Able to work both independently and collaborate with others within the organization.
• Strong organizational abilities with an attention to detail. Has the flexibility to adjust to multiple demands, shifting priorities, and rapid changes.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and use good judgment related to sensitive matters
• Adds value by delivering work products of the highest quality, able to proactively overcome issues to ensure delivery
• Ability to build consensus by understanding the concerns and needs of others and how to realistically manage expectations.
• Strong Interview skills.
  

DIRECT REPORTS

None

FREEDOM TO ACT

Ability to multi-task and function in a highly-dynamic atmosphere; must exercise discretion independently.

WORK CONDITIONS

• Job is performed in a typical office environment, but is subject to time pressures and constraints, and is often dependent on input from others.
• Occasionally, work may be performed from home, after normal work hours or on weekends.
• Periodically travel as business requires.
• Subject to drug and alcohol testing, per applicable federal regulations or as required by Cheniere.
  

ADA JOB REQUIREMENTS

Reasonable accommodations will be made to ensure that the essential functions of the job can be performed and not hinder the employee's performance due to physical, mental or emotional disability.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Cheniere Energy is an equal opportunity workplace. All employment decisions are made without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected categories. This includes providing reasonable accommodation if requested for disabilities or religious beliefs and practices.