Risk & Compliance Manager

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The Risk and Compliance Manager leads the day-to-day ethics, compliance, and enterprise risk management activities for one or more business units within Caterpillar’s Large Power Systems Division. This role is responsible for leading the business process development, continuous improvement, and ongoing support of Caterpillar’s Enterprise Compliance Program within Large Power Systems. The position advances programs that promote compliant business conduct, strengthen governance, and reduce enterprise risk exposure while ensuring alignment with corporate objectives.

The Large Power Systems Division designs and manufactures advanced engine platforms including Cat C27, C32, 3400, 3500, C175, 3600, and C280 engines; the Cat GCM34, Perkins 4000 and 5000 series, MWM gas engines, as well as drivetrains and engine system components.

This leader will advise the business on policies, procedures, and values-based decision-making while helping teams respond effectively to compliance vulnerabilities and remediation needs. The role also manages centralized compliance guidance for business operations, supports issue management and corrective action planning, and drives cross-functional collaboration across audit, information technology, and other business partners to mitigate risk and strengthen governance.

What You Will Do:

• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of compliance-related business processes supporting the Enterprise Compliance Program.
• Provide centralized guidance to business operations to mitigate risks of non-compliance in alignment with corporate objectives.
• Oversee programs that strengthen governance frameworks, improve compliance consistency, and reduce enterprise risk exposure.
• Advise business leaders on corporate policies, procedures, and ethical decision-making, including interpretation of Our Values in Action.
• Identify compliance risks and vulnerabilities; lead root-cause analysis and drive corrective action plans to resolve issues and prevent recurrence.
• Establish accountability, governance, and timelines for issue remediation aligned with enterprise risk management standards.
• Partner cross-functionally with audit, IT, legal, and operational teams to strengthen internal controls and compliance processes.
• Enable a strong culture of compliance and ethical conduct across Large Power Systems through coaching, communication, and engagement with stakeholders.

What You Have :

• Deep expertise in business ethics, including policy application, investigation support, and resolution of ethical issues.
• Strong enterprise risk management capability, including identification, assessment, and mitigation of compliance risks.
• Proven experience in issues management and remediation, including corrective action planning and root-cause analysis.
• Advanced analytical thinking, with the ability to evaluate complex scenarios and develop data-driven solutions.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage and align stakeholders across the business.
• Strong relationship management capabilities across cross-functional teams and business partners.
• Extensive knowledge of the audit and compliance function, including Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements and governance frameworks. 
• Degree or equivalent experience desired.

What Will Set You Apart :

• Experience with internal controls, governance frameworks, and data governance in complex enterprise environments.
• Background in process improvement, project management, or operational risk initiatives.
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial, or power systems environments, particularly supporting compliance in engineering or product-based organizations.

Summary Pay Range:

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar. 

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits*

• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*

• 401(k) savings plans*

• Health Savings Account (HSA)*

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*

• Health Lifestyle Programs*

• Employee Assistance Program*

• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*

• Career Development*

• Incentive bonus*

• Disability benefits

• Life Insurance

• Parental leave

• Adoption benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

Posting Dates:

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.  Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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