Head of Compliance, Airbus Americas

Airbus is committed to conducting its business with honesty and integrity, in accordance with all applicable local and international laws and regulations. The Head of Compliance, Airbus Americas is responsible for managing a matrix of ethics and export control professionals actively providing counsel and guidance to approximately 11,000 employees across 26 sites — including Airbus Americas' Headquarters, Final Assembly Lines, Engineering Centers, and Training Centers, as well as Airbus affiliated entities throughout North America. As the primary executive responsible for overseeing the execution of Airbus' Compliance Program in the United States, the successful candidate will work closely with functional leaders representing Legal, Finance, Human Resources, Procurement, Security, and Information Management to ensure the appropriate resourcing and expertise to support Operations, including the continued expansion in the Region.

Responsibilities

Drive the Regional implementation and administration of Airbus' global Compliance program; Promote awareness of and adherence to the Code of Conduct and Values; Take ownership, lead by example and support the Speak-up culture; Ensure accountability across the regional One Roof Compliance function; Continuously improve the Company's approach to Compliance; Contribute to the enterprise risk management process; Own the regional Compliance risk assessment and translate findings into program priorities; Set regional direction and standards across anti-bribery and corruption, conflicts of interest, fraud, data privacy, competition, retaliation and related compliance domains; Ensure compliant third party management; Coordinate Know-Your-Customer and Know-Your-Supplier with Finance and Toulouse-based Compliance teams; Manage and oversee lobbyist and special advisor engagements; Manage the NA ECR and EPoC networks; Develop effective tactics to engage employees through messaging, communications, and training; Lead and oversee internal investigations of Compliance concerns; Evaluate and/or investigate concerns and determine corrective actions; Oversee the regional OpenLine system; Represent Airbus in communications with Compliance-related claimants; Participate in the North American Disciplinary Committee; Ensure compliance with all applicable trade compliance regimes; Be responsible for organization and classification efforts across the Region; Manage red flag identification and risk mitigation related to compliance violations and U.S. export control laws; Manage implementation, audit and update of AAI's Internal Control Plan; Ensure appropriate technical depth in regional export control team; Keep North American Senior Leadership and AAI Board informed; Maintain transparent and effective coordination with Company's Senior Leadership; Regularly interface with SVP Group Ethics and Compliance Officer and other committees; Participate in Airbus Core Team discussions; Represent Airbus at conferences, seminars and industry groups; Manage coordination of internal and external audit requests; Establish and report regional Compliance performance metrics; Supervise Compliance projects across Airbus subsidiaries; Lead, develop and supervise Regional One Roof E&C and Export Control Compliance teams; Coach, mentor and assist team members with career development; Build career progression pathways; Establish effective working relationships with leadership teams; Develop a strong network of Airbus experts; Understand different business models; Support other areas of Legal & Compliance; Keep abreast of legal and regulatory developments

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline; At least fifteen (15) years of substantial senior experience in compliance, ethics, export controls, trade compliance and legal matters; Leadership, management and coaching experience of a professional team; Background with a multinational company; Able to work in US without current or future need for visa sponsorship; Up to 30% domestic and international travel; History of providing strategic guidance and regulatory expertise; Working knowledge of US export control regimes, ITAR and EAR; Working knowledge of foreign export control regimes, sanctions and other geopolitical matters; Working knowledge of anti-bribery and corruption frameworks, including the FCPA; Promotes a cultural commitment to Compliance; Strong management expertise, acts as a coach and develops others; Respectfully listens, exercises empathy, inspires trust and motivates others; Shares credit and visibility; candidly and openly appraises own strengths and weaknesses; Maintains and projects confidence even when not supported by others; Leverages a strong Regional and Global network to remove barriers and accelerate actions; Effectively integrates efforts across departments, businesses and functions; Influences, persuades and negotiates conflicts in a constructive way; Navigates functional and cultural differences effectively; Demonstrates an unquestionable level of personal ethics and integrity; Applies strong analytical skills, as well as sensitivity and creativity, to solve problems; Proactively identifies emerging Compliance issues and legal/regulatory risks; Develops and maintains a long-term, strategic big-picture view of the Company; Maintains a positive outlook, works constructively under pressure and responds resourcefully to change and ambiguity; Remains consistently available as a valuable, trusted and approachable resource; Dedicated to producing professional, clear and error-free work product; Manifests a desire to continuously learn and grow in the Compliance field; Communicates complex concepts in a succinct and clear manner; Understands and is able to train others regarding various Compliance laws and regulations; Fluency in English, written and spoken; Microsoft Office and Google Suite

Nice to have

Juris Doctor from an accredited US law school, or equivalent advanced degree (LL.M., MBA); Prior experience in a manufacturing company or industrial setting; Prior experience representing an organization before US regulatory agencies; Experience operating within a matrixed multinational environment; Experience with export control and compliance (including KYC) digital tools, including use of AI technologies; Recognized compliance certification (e.g., CCEP, CCEP-I); Fluency in other languages such as French, Spanish, or German