Ethics & Compliance Capabilities Manager - Risk Management and Insights

Company: McKinsey & Company, Inc.
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: April 1, 2025

Job Description:

Your GrowthMcKinsey & Company is a premier global management consulting firm and trusted adviser on strategy, organization, operations and information technology to the world's leading businesses, governments and institutions. Serving 90% of the 100 largest global companies, McKinsey is a global firm, with over 130 offices in 65 countries, linked by closely-knit industry and functional practices that concentrate on knowledge and expertise.Since 2018, we have invested nearly $1 billion to upgrade our internal risk, legal, and compliance capabilities as part of our ambition to lead our industry-and we have recruited some of the world's best talent to help. Among other enhancements, we introduced an industry-leading client service framework (CITIO), which helps us vet each new client and guides our approach to projects. Our commitment extends to our suppliers and internal systems, where we have improved cybersecurity controls, data and document retention, and process management. Annually, our colleagues participate in a rigorous Professional Standards and Risk training program.You will be part of McKinsey's Ethics and Compliance (E&C) function and will be based in North America. The E&C function's mission is to manage risks to our firm, our clients, and our people, while also enabling our firm's client impact and innovation. The E&C function is a globally integrated team within the second line of defense of our firm. McKinsey has an E&C program that is structured in a way that ensures that it is well designed, empowered to function effectively, and works in practice. Our E&C program includes a clear message that misconduct is not tolerated as well as policies, procedures, training, monitoring and consequence management to ensure the program is well-integrated into our firm's operations and workforce. This opportunity works in the E&C Capabilities pillar, which drives cross-functional application and consistency of core E&C program activities, including firm governance, training and awareness, risk assessment, data insights, programmatic monitoring, and issue management.You will report to the Director of Ethics & Compliance Capabilities - Risk Management and Insights.Your ImpactIn this role, you will lead the day-to-day activities for our global Risk Management and Leadership program. You will work on the enhancement of the strategic, operational, and organizational model for our global Risk Management and Leadership program and will help conduct annual risk assessment processes and advance risk culture as part of our Ethics & Compliance program.You will drive our annual Ethics & Compliance Risk Assessment (ECRA), including scoping and developing the methodology and conducting the annual assessment. You will assist leadership in leveraging internal and external data to drive the risk assessment process.You will lead the day-to-day development of comprehensive risk management strategies and frameworks to ensure our firm's compliance with regulatory standards based on the outcomes from ECRA.You will also assist leadership in designing training programs to enhance our firm's knowledge of ethical practices.You will advance risk management strategies within our firm that are set through messaging and tone from senior leaders across the organization. You will collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders across firm functions to develop a comprehensive strategy to embed a mindset around shared accountability and determine specific accountability mechanisms. You will assist leadership in creating incentivizing opportunities or programs for further enablement.As a member of the E&C Capabilities team and E&C function, you will be expected to be a contributor and thought partner within the function, in addition to managing key organizational, operational, or strategic initiatives, as relevant.You will be required to engage in regionally focused initiatives, such as infusing our integrity agenda, under the direction and coordination of our regional E&C leaders, the purpose of which is to raise awareness of and further our firm's E&C program, and other agreed-upon supporting activities in your region or location.Collaboration is a key aspect of this role. You will collaborate with cross-functional and senior stakeholder groups (e.g., Legal, Risk) across our firm in a timely and efficient manner on existing, new, or enhanced procedures, policies, or guidelines. You will work with senior leadership to draft proper remediation actions and develop recommendations to ensure the appropriate allocation of required resources. You will work with stakeholders within and outside our firm to identify new/emerging risks and develop mitigation strategies.Additionally, you will lead a high-impact team to deliver against priorities, supporting their growth and development needs through processes such as review, recruitment, and coaching.Finally, you will play a critical role in sustaining and evolving our E&C program and upholding our commitment to integrity and lawful practices.Your qualifications and skills

• Bachelor's degree required, advanced degree(s) and/or applicable professional certifications (e.g., Juris Doctor, CPA, or Business Analytics) preferred
• 7+ years' professional experience in leading risk management teams for high-performing institutions and/or leading a risk management service provider team
• Demonstrates an entrepreneurial mindset to progress on ambiguous problems and see them through to resolution
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills in English, with the ability to adapt messaging for different audiences and craft cohesive storylines and communications
• Influences and engages with all types of audiences to cultivate trust-based, peer-counselor relationships
• Builds trust-based relationships with leaders within and outside of the team; collaborates generously with others and is sought after as a key thought partner
• Drives outcomes on cross-functional and complex topics and possesses exceptional organizational and project management skills
• Exhibits highest levels of discretion and judgment in safeguarding confidential materials
• Fosters a collaborative, respectful, and inclusive environment for all colleagues
• Displays passion for people development and experience leading global, multi-disciplinary teams
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