At UEI you will be part of a world class team that is working to innovate and revolutionize the meaning of ‘wireless control’. Whether it’s via chips, software licenses or turnkey products, we are continuing to reinvent how consumers interact with devices and services in their home.
Each day we make the connected home smarter, easier to connect and use, and more sustainable. We delight our Fortune 100 customers such as Comcast, Apple, Samsung, Google, Vivint and Daikin with ground breaking wireless technology solutions such as advanced, voice-enabled remote controls, cloud control solutions, extreme low power Bluetooth silicon with energy harvesting capabilities, smart thermostats and sensors and many other IoT solutions.
As the Sr. Manager Ethics & Compliance, you will report to the VP, Global Compliance. You will be the senior compliance and ethics professional in the region and will have the opportunity to roll up your sleeves and take on various challenges, big and small, in a truly dynamic and international environment.
Responsibililities
- Function as part of the Global Compliance function, helping to develop and implement strategies to manage risk.
- Provide advice and support to the business units and other staff functions of Universal Electronics Inc. (UEI) within relevant areas of Compliance & Ethics (anti-corruption, anti-competitive behavior, trade sanctions, human rights as well as other Code of Conduct related matters).
- Implement the Compliance & Ethics programs in coordination with regional and local leadership teams.
- Serve as a key contributor to global engagement with importers, retailers, and other strategic business partners.
- Aid in the business in evaluation and engagement of trustworthy business partners through effective conduct of due diligence and design of monitoring/oversight processes.
- Enhance visibility of Ethics & Compliance across relevant business units and continue to build awareness and accountability among key stakeholders.
- Report progress, challenges, and plans to the VP Global Compliance, executive leadership, and appropriate oversight bodies within the organization.
- Research, enable, and deliver tools and support to ensure that UEI business is conducted in compliance with applicable rules and regulations and in an ethical manner.
Qualifications
- 10-12 years of professional experience with at least 7 years of experience building and driving compliance and ethics programs in a multinational organization.
- Sound understanding of applicable laws and regulations.
- Embody and demonstrate a high level of integrity and ability to build trust.
- Team player with the ability to work independently and to contribute successfully to cross-functional teams.
- Proactive and customer-oriented mindset, with the ability to deliver high-quality and practical solutions to complex challenges that require careful analysis and good judgement, often under time pressure.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to explain complex issues in a simple way to business partners, leadership, and other stakeholders .
- Very high level of business acumen and ability to ‘operationalize’ compliance and ethics policies and anticipate/solve related challenges.
- A data-driven mindset and ability to analyze complex data sets and scenarios would be highly beneficial in this role.
- Local language skills are preferred i.e. Vietnamese and/or Chinese
- Experience with RBA (Responsible Business Alliance), EcoVadis, and other compliance related programs and audits.
Education
- Graduate from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree, preferably in compliance & ethics, business administration, communications, or related field.
- JD with an active license to practice law is not required but may be helpful to this role.
- Professional qualifications such as a CCEP or similar certifications are a plus.
Universal Electronics Inc. (NASDAQ: UEIC) is the worldwide leader in universal control and sensing technologies for the smart home. Its broad portfolio of patents includes QuickSet® software that utilizes the world’s most complete knowledge graph to detect and interact with thousands of entertainment and smart home devices. The company designs, develops, and manufactures innovative products that are used by the world’s leading brands in the audio, video, subscription broadcasting, connected home, home energy management, and mobile device markets. UEI’s many first-to-market innovations have helped transform the home entertainment control, home security, and home energy management and sensing industries.
Universal Electronics Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. We are proud of our diverse workforce and we believe having diverse teams that everyone brings their whole self to work everyday is key to all of our success. We welcome all people of different experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and abilities.
