Director, Corporate Compliance

Position Overview

The Director of Corporate Compliance serves as the operational backbone of Regal Rexnord’s global compliance function. This role ensures the day-to-day program runs effectively and with discipline, while also leading the evolution of the compliance program to align with regulatory expectations and enterprise risk management. The Director partners closely with legal, HR, audit, and business leaders to embed ethical practices and regulatory adherence into the company’s strategic and operational framework.

Core Responsibilities:

Program Operations

• Provide overall program management and coordination support to ensure compliance initiatives are aligned, on schedule, and effectively deployed across the business.

• Implement and continuously improve a risk-based corporate compliance program aligned with U.S. and global regulatory expectations.

• Oversee administration of and enhance key compliance processes such as the Integrity Stand Down process, policy management and program governance

• Prepare recurring reporting for senior leadership, including segment-level updates, quarterly ELT reports, board/audit committee materials, and program metrics.

• Drive compliance data analytics and reporting, with responsibility for central tracking of training completion, case metrics, trends, and corrective actions.

Risk & Investigations

• Oversee the full lifecycle of the Integrity Line process, including intake, triage, investigation support, case tracking, closure, and documentation.

• Oversee, lead or support investigations into integrity – related concerns and collaborate with HR and legal to ensure fair, consistent and timely resolution of cases

• Serve as primary compliance liaison to internal audit, partnering closely on investigations, control testing outcomes, gap identification, and corrective action tracking to ensure alignment across assurance functions.

• Maintain a risk-based compliance program tailored to business needs and changing regulatory expectations

• Own key compliance risk areas, including the Company’s data privacy program (e.g., GDPR and US state laws), ABAC program (e.g., FCPA and UK Bribery risks), third party due diligence, crisis and incident response readiness program, and related risk-specific policies, training and controls.

• Serve as the key representative for cyber/AI risk management

• Lead and support implementation of ERM program, ensuring it is aligned with the organization’s risk appetite and enterprise-wide objectives, and integrating it with compliance initiatives across the business

Training & Culture Building

• Lead the development and execution of compliance training calendars, learning plans, and communications across the global organization.

• Deliver compliance training programs tailored to the Company’s key risks

• Promote a “speak-up” culture through awareness campaigns and leadership engagement.

• Partner with segment and functional leaders to embed compliance expectations into business decision-making and leadership behaviors.

Strategic Collaboration

• Serve as a strategic partner to the Chief Compliance Officer and strategic advisor to senior leaders, helping translate compliance requirements into actionable business practices.

• Partner with segment and functional leaders to scale compliance efforts in alignment with business growth, translating regulatory requirements and risks into actional business guidance.

• Represent the compliance function in cross-functional initiatives, including policy alignment, audit preparation, and cultural transformation efforts.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in legal, compliance or regulatory roles and 3+ years of corporate compliance specific responsibilities

• At least 3 years in a leadership or management capacity

• JD, CPA or Masters in Law, Business, Accounting or related field strongly preferred

• Prior experience in publicly traded or highly regulated global company is strongly preferred

• Professional certifications such as CCEP (Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional), CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner), or CIPP (Certified Information Privacy Professional) are preferred

• Deep knowledge of US and international regulatory frameworks (e.g., FCPA, UK Bribery Act, SOX, data privacy, trade compliance, etc)

• Strong understanding of public company obligations, including reporting, controls, and compliance governance structures

• Familiarity with compliance technology and systems (e.g., Convercent, Navex, EthicsPoint, case management, third-party screening tools, ERM systems, AI data reporting tools, etc)

• Ability to analyze data and trends to inform risk-based decisions and program improvements

• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence senior leaders, including C-suite, segment heads, and functional leaders

• Track record of building and maturing compliance programs, including policy design, process enhancements, training and communications, monitoring, and internal investigations

Core Competencies

• Ethical Leadership: Demonstrates integrity, transparency, and accountability in all actions.

• Strategic Thinking: Aligns compliance initiatives with enterprise goals and risk appetite.

• Communication: Articulates complex regulatory concepts clearly to diverse audiences and demonstrates excellent presentation skills.

• Collaboration: Builds strong partnerships across legal, HR, audit, and operations.

• Problem Solving: Navigates ambiguity and resolves issues with sound judgment.

• Project Management: Ability to juggle multiple priorities across regions, functions and business demands

• Change Management: Drives cultural and operational shifts to embed compliance into the business.

Compensation Details:

$180,000 - $250,000

The salary range provided is intended to display the value of the company's base pay compensation for all statewide locations across the United States. Salary is dependent on a multitude of factors, including but not limited to the physical worksite location, candidate's skill set, level of experience, education and internal peer compensation comparisons.

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage
• Spending accounts (HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA)
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• 401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Paid Leaves
• Tuition Assistance

Regal Rexnord is a publicly held global industrial manufacturer with 30,000 associates around the world who help create a better tomorrow by providing sustainable solutions that power, transmit and control motion. The Company’s electric motors and air moving subsystems provide the power to create motion. A portfolio of highly engineered power transmission components and subsystems efficiently transmits motion to power industrial applications. The Company’s automation offering, comprised of controls, actuators, drives, and precision motors, controls motion in applications ranging from factory automation to precision control in surgical tools.

The Company’s end markets benefit from meaningful secular demand tailwinds, and include factory automation, food & beverage, aerospace, medical, data center, warehouse, alternative energy, residential and commercial buildings, general industrial, construction, metals and mining, and agriculture.

Regal Rexnord is comprised of three operating segments: Industrial Powertrain Solutions, Power Efficiency Solutions, and Automation & Motion Control. Regal Rexnord has offices and manufacturing, sales and service facilities worldwide. For more information, including a copy of our Sustainability Report, visit RegalRexnord.com.

Regal Rexnord is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status (unless required by the applicable law or government contract), disability or protected veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected by law. Regal Rexnord is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to building a team that represents diverse and inclusive backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.  If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan for protected veterans/individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please email [email protected]. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail [email protected].

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