Position Title:  Compliance Officer US Central Functions

 Be a part of a revolutionary change!    

At Philip Morris International (PMI), we’ve chosen to do something incredible. We’re totally transforming our business and building our future on one clear purpose – to deliver a smoke-free future.    

With huge change, comes huge opportunity. So, if you join us, you’ll enjoy the freedom to dream up and deliver better, brighter solutions and the space to move your career forward in endlessly different directions. Our success depends on people who are committed to our purpose and have an appetite for progress.     

Our beautiful HQ in Stamford, CT is just steps away from the Stamford Metro-North Train Station and easily accessible from NYC.    

About the Role

The Compliance Officer, U.S. Central Functions is responsible for developing, leading, and overseeing the implementation of the U.S. compliance program, with a focus on supporting Central Functions within the U.S market.

The Compliance Officer, U.S. Central Functions, together with the entire U.S. Compliance team, is also responsible for driving the mission of Global PMI Compliance to:

• Empower and enable management, employees, and close third parties to meet applicable external (legal, regulatory, and industry) and internal (policy) requirements by providing them with the tools, knowledge and advice to do their jobs in an ethical and compliant way
• Assess risk, monitor ongoing compliance, test compliance controls, and investigate allegations of potential non-compliance
• Drive a culture of compliance that encourages raising concerns about potential or actual compliance violations and proactive addressing of issues.

Your ‘day to day’

Drive and deliver compliance initiatives in all five pillars of the Global PMI Compliance Program (enumerated below), with a focus on Code of Conduct and Ethics, Conflicts of Interest, Speaking Up, Whistleblowing and Investigations, as well as legal compliance topics such as Anti-Corruption and Competition law. Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of the Program with minimal oversight. 

Program Governance & Risk Assessment

• Identify, assess, and manage compliance risks in the U.S.
• Stay current with ethics and compliance developments, best practices, and benchmarks.

Policy & Processes

• Develop expertise in company policies
• Develop and implement local compliance procedures and processes
• Oversee and execute compliance processes.

Training & Communications

• Raise the profile and awareness of compliance and the U.S. Compliance Program within U.S. Central Functions
• Provide face-to-face risk-based training to various audiences
• Integrate compliance messaging and training into ordinary course business messaging and training
• Oversee and support e-learning process.

Monitoring & Investigations

• Oversee or conduct internal investigations
• Enhance and maintain a culture of speaking-up
• Monitor the effectiveness of the U.S. Compliance Program.

Advisory

• Support employees seeking compliance advice
• Participate in Central Functions team meetings
• Provide compliance input and advice on strategic business matters
• Identify and analyze compliance issues and present recommendations.

Who we’re looking for:

• At least 7 years of experience in a compliance role
• University degree in law, business, or other relevant field
• In-depth knowledge and applied understanding of compliance programs and related subject matters
• Experience working in a regulated industry with many touchpoints with government authorities
• Experience with third-party due diligence, anticorruption matters, and internal investigations
• Experience handling and solving complex issues and problems
• Experience managing and influencing change and overcoming adversity
• Demonstrated professional integrity and ability to stand alone. 
• Proven ability to think strategically and exercise sound judgment. 
• Proven ability to lead, manage, build relationships, collaborate, and communicate effectively
• Self-starter with the ability to prioritize, multi-task, and maintain flexibility in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 
• Detail oriented with excellent organizational, writing, and presentation skills 
• Career progression reflects increasing depth of professional knowledge, project management, and ability to influence others

Qualifications

• Integrity
• Leadership
• Level-headed
• Issue spotting and critical thinking
• Ability to maintain insight in a large complex business and dynamic environment
• Ability to translate legal requirements into practical compliance guidance, business processes, and system requirements
• Strong relationship-building, teamwork, and collaboration skills
• Advanced written and verbal communications skills

Annual Base Salary Range: $202,400 - $253,000

What we offer  

• We offer a competitive base salary, annual bonus (applicable based on level of position), great medical, dental and vision coverage, 401k with a generous company match, incredible wellness benefits, commuter benefits, pet insurance, generous PTO, and much more!  
• We have implemented Smart Work, a hybrid model of working that promotes flexibility in the workplace.  
• Seize the freedom to define your future and ours. We’ll empower you to take risks, experiment and explore.  
• Be part of an inclusive, diverse culture where everyone’s contribution is respected; Collaborate with some of the world’s best people and feel like you belong.  
• Pursue your ambitions and develop your skills with a global business – our staggering size and scale provides endless opportunities to progress.  
• Take pride in delivering our promise to society: To improve the lives of millions of smokers.  

PMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

PMI is headquartered in Stamford, Conn., and its U.S. affiliates have more than 3,000 employees.   

PMI has been an entirely separate company from Altria and Philip Morris USA since 2008. PMI’s affiliates first entered the U.S. market following the company’s acquisition of Swedish Match in late 2022. Philip Morris International and its U.S. affiliates are working to deliver a smoke-free future. Since 2008, PMI has invested $12.5 billion globally to develop, scientifically substantiate and commercialize innovative smoke-free products for adults who would otherwise continue to smoke with the goal of transitioning legal-age consumers who smoke to better alternatives. In 2022, PMI acquired Swedish Match – a leader in oral nicotine delivery – creating a global smoke-free champion led by the IQOS and ZYN brands. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized versions of PMI’s IQOS electronically heated tobacco devices and Swedish Match’s General snus as Modified Risk Tobacco Products and renewal applications for these products are presently pending before the FDA. For more information, please visit www.pmi.com/us and www.pmiscience.com.  

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