Associate Director - Anti-Corruption Due Diligence

Purpose

For the Associate Director of Anti Corruption Due Diligence (ACDD), the purpose is to lead end to end ACDD operations, transform the program, and serve as a subject matter expert on anti bribery and anti corruption policies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive the complete due diligence process for third parties in alignment with corporate policy and applicable laws (FCPA, UK Bribery Act, EU Directive, OECD Convention, and local regulations).
• Manage day to day ACDD operations: procedural documentation, case assignment, workflow and SLA management, quality assurance, and vendor relationships.
• Provide strategic input on ACDD requirements, risk implications, and compliance expectations across geographies and act as senior subject matter expert.
• Lead global ABAC assessments, develop data driven candidate selection, create executive reports and actionable metrics to enhance the program.
• Drive program transformation: adopt new platforms and processes, anticipate implementation challenges, and deliver solutions that improve efficiency, reduce review times, and strengthen risk based approach.
• Deploy AI and technology solutions, translate future state designs into operational requirements, standards, and guidance.
• Develop and deliver anti bribery/anti corruption training to vendors and business partners worldwide.
• Maintain metrics and reporting to demonstrate effectiveness, risk coverage, and operational performance; use analytics to identify trends and support risk based decisions.
• Coordinate and develop the ACCoE team: set expectations, balance workload, and provide coaching and knowledge transfer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree; professional qualification in law, accountancy, finance, or compliance preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in heavily regulated industries in compliance, risk management, or assurance.
• 3+ years of experience in anti corruption due diligence, third party risk, financial crime, or related analytical functions.
• Deep knowledge of FCPA, UK Bribery Act, EU Directive, OECD Convention, and global legislation.
• Track record of leading compliance operations with cross functional dependencies.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to handle multiple priorities.
• No compliance violations documented in the past 12 months.

Additional Requirements & Skills

• Innovation & Drive: Curiosity about improving processes, embrace emerging technology and AI, iterate solutions, and bring energy to building new capabilities.
• Leadership & Influence: Lead through credibility, set high standards, communicate clearly, build trust with stakeholders, and navigate ambiguity.
• Analytical Rigour: Analyze complex data, draw risk based conclusions, and communicate findings to both technical and non technical audiences.
• Collaboration & Communication: Partner across cultures, influence without authority, and prepare concise materials for senior audiences.
• Technology & AI Aptitude: Comfortable with anti corruption platforms, adopting new tech, and understanding human oversight in technology enabled processes.
• Resilience & Professionalism: Urgent sense, go above and beyond, adapt to evolving regulations, and maintain confidentiality.
• Integrity: Demonstrate sound risk based judgment, speak up, and align with Lilly values.

Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, providing accommodations as needed.

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