Sr. Manager, Compliance
Denso TenPOSITION SUMMARY/PURPOSE The Sr. Manager, Legal and Compliance is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing the organization's trade compliance framework, regulatory compliance program, corporate policies and procedures, and compliance governance structure. This role serves as a strategic advisor to executive leadership on regulatory risks, trade compliance obligations, ethics, governance, and operational compliance matters. The position ensures compliance programs support business objectives while mitigating legal, regulatory, financial, and reputational risk. KEY JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES Compliance Program Management Design, implement, and maintain an enterprise compliance framework aligned with organizational objectives and regulatory requirements. Develop compliance strategies, risk assessments, monitoring activities, and internal controls to identify and mitigate compliance risks. Establish and maintain compliance metrics, dashboards, and reporting mechanisms for executive leadership. Conduct compliance reviews, investigations, and monitoring activities to evaluate program effectiveness. Support internal and external audits and coordinate remediation efforts Policy, Procedure and Contract Governance Own the company policy management framework and draft, review, update, and maintain corporate policies, standards, procedures, and governance documents. Ensure policies align with applicable laws, regulations, contractual obligations, and business requirements. Implement policy approval, communication, training, and periodic review processes and promote consistent governance practices across business units. Oversee contract review, system maintenance, and adherence to contract terms. Coordinate legal matters and serve as the primary internal liaison with outside counsel, business partners, and stakeholders to ensure timely and effective resolution of legal issues. Manage relationships and engagements with outside counsel, including matter coordination, budget oversight, invoice review, and communication of legal guidance to business leaders. Compliance Governance and Risk Management Establish and maintain compliance committee structures, charters, reporting protocols, and governance mechanisms. Develop and maintain a Compliance Management System supporting risk assessment, issue management, corrective actions, and executive reporting. Perform enterprise compliance risk assessments and regulatory impact analyses; identify emerging risks and develop mitigation strategies. Evaluate third-party compliance risks involving suppliers, distributors, customs brokers, consultants, and service providers, including due diligence and ongoing monitoring. Coordinate cross-functional compliance initiatives involving Legal, Human Resources, Supply Chain, Logistics, Finance, Information Security, and Operations. Prepare compliance reports and presentations for executive leadership and board-level stakeholders. Trade Compliance and Regulatory Affairs Lead the company global trade compliance program, including import, export, sanctions, customs, tariff, and related regulatory compliance activities. Monitor changes in trade regulations, customs requirements, government enforcement trends, and regulatory developments affecting business operations. Oversee import/export compliance processes, customs broker management, customs bonds, classifications, valuation, country-of-origin determinations, and free trade agreement utilization. Partner with logistics, supply chain, procurement, finance, and legal stakeholders to maintain regulatory compliance throughout the supply chain. Serve as the primary escalation point for trade compliance investigations, disclosures, audits, and corrective action plans. Training, Leadership and Strategic Support Develop and deliver compliance training focused on trade compliance, ethics, regulatory requirements, and corporate policies. Promote a culture of compliance and ethical business conduct and provi…