at Ankura in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Ankura is a team of excellence founded on innovation and growth.
Responsibilities:+ Working both independently and with team members to successfully execute projects involving the design, assessment, and enhancement of corporate compliance programs, with particular focus on programs responsive to national security-driven regulatory regimes (e.g., ITAR, EAR, CFIUS). Projects may involve advising clients on controls implementation in accordance with best practices, testing controls efficacy, and periodically reporting to internal company or external stakeholders on assessment findings.
+ Supporting internal factfinding investigations involving alleged violations of statutes, regulations, requirements imposed pursuant to government agreement, or corporate policies.
+ Assisting with national security-related independent oversight engagements including oversight of compliance with consent agreements, National Security Agreements, Letters of Agreement, and Letters of Assurance.
+ Supporting independent oversight in connection with corporate monitorships, trusteeships, receiverships, and other fiduciary roles to ensure compliance with mandated requirements.
+ Developing and refining engagement approaches and project plans based on guidance from team leadership and experience.
+ Independently interfacing with clients and delivering high-quality work product.
+ Leading in development of collateral, thought leadership, marketing, and other market-facing projects.
Requirements:+ Bachelor’s Degree required. JD preferred.
+ General experience working as a compliance and ethics professional in some capacity is preferred
+ Prior experience strongly preferred working with national security-related compliance regimes either within government or law enforcement, at a professional services firm, in-house, or in some other capacity
+ Excellent research and writing capabilities required. Candidates must be able to independently produce complete, polished work products.
+ Must be able to effectively balance multiple projects and maintain clear communication with project leads regarding tasks and deadlines
+ Oral presentation skills are required, as candidates will be directly interfacing with clients on projects and specifically related to their work product
+ Must be proficient in using MS Office productivity and collaboration tools (e.g., MS Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, SharePoint, etc.).
For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in California, Colorado, or New York, Ankura is required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range is specific to the said markets and considers a broad range of factors including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. The range does not include additional benefits outside of salary. At Ankura, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each role. A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range is between $65,000 to $155,000; this range is not a promise of a particular wage.
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Ankura Consulting Group, LLC is an independent global expert services and advisory firm that delivers services and end-to-end solutions to help clients at critical inflection points related to conflict, crisis, performance, risk, strategy, and transformation. The Ankura team consists of more than 1,800 professionals serving 3,000+ clients across 55 countries who are leaders in their respective fields and areas of expertise. Collaborative Lateral Thinking That Delivers, hard-earned experience, expertise, and multidisciplinary capabilities drive results and Ankura is unrivalled in its ability to assist clients to Protect, Create, and Recover Value. For more information, please visit, ankura.com.