Overview
abb's legal & integrity team is a pro-active and strategic business partner, with a strong focus on quality, customers and the company's best interests. We drive & execute the business strategy with a can-do attitude and build credibility and trust with our stakeholders as a true business enabler. As part of our ambitious growth and continuous improvement efforts, we are seeking a regional due diligence lead, for the americas region, to help us develop a new center of excellence in third party due diligence. This role is pivotal in building our new operating model in our legal and integrity function for our due diligence team. It will be part of a larger simplification exercise in how we manage risk in our supplier and sales channel ecosystems. The due diligence team executes independent, consistent, and effective reviews for all our business areas to mitigate legal, regulatory, and reputational risk for our organization and develop a culture of integrity and compliance across the board.
this position reports to the integrity (operations) manager.
abb motion, a global leader in motors and drives, is at the core of accelerating a more productive and sustainable future. We innovate and push the boundaries of technology to contribute to energy efficient, decarbonizing, and circular solutions for customers, industries, and societies.
key responsibilities
* build, lead, and mentor a team of due diligence experts, fostering a high-performance culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
* participate in the design, execution, and continuous improvement of due diligence workflows, including onboarding, monitoring, and escalation protocols.
* ensure timely and accurate due diligence reports.
* identify risks to the company in the onboarding of third parties and provide mitigating actions.
* oversee enhanced due diligence (edd) for high-risk third parties, including ownership structure analysis, sanctions screening, and red flag resolution.
* act as the primary regional liaison for business area leaders to ensure alignment and responsiveness to evolving risks.
* partner with o2c, p2p, business areas, divisions, and legal & integrity teams to ensure seamless integration of due diligence into business operations.
* contribute to the execution of the legal and integrity function strategy.
* develop and maintain training materials, playbooks, and sops to ensure consistent application of due diligence standards across the organization.
* participate in defining the annual performance plan (app) and managing performance against agreed financial targets and constraints.
qualifications
* minimum of 8 years of experience in third-party due diligence, business intelligence, or a related field.
* proven leadership skills to build, manage, mentor, and develop a team.
* excellent communication skills for interacting with senior stakeholders and presenting findings.
* fluent english (spoken and written).
* fluency in regional languages would be an additional asset. (e.g., spanish).
* in-depth understanding of local regulations, including anti-bribery and corruption laws, sanctions, and compliance requirements.
* expertise in due diligence processes, including regulatory and sanctions compliance, reputational risks, sustainability risks, bribery and corruption risks, and antitrust risks.
* familiarity with investigative tools, osint techniques, and regulatory frameworks (e.g., fcpa, eu sanctions).
* strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to assess risks and make informed decisions.
* ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
abb is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. Applicants may request reasonable accommodations during the recruiting process.
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