Compliance Manager

What you will be doing The Compliance Manager, Americas serves as a key regional leader responsible for driving the effectiveness of Amer Sports's global Compliance & Ethics program across North, Central, and South America. This hybrid role is grounded in policy governance, training and communications, data-driven program monitoring, regulatory intelligence, and cross-functional partnership to embed compliance into the way we do business. In this role, you will report to Chief Compliance Officer. Professional Spanish proficiency is required to support employees, stakeholders, and operations across the region. The ideal candidate is a collaborative, analytical, and proactive compliance leader who can balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution, thrives in multicultural environments, and is passionate about fostering an ethical business culture. Key Responsibilities Policy Governance & Management Maintain the company's policy framework, including drafting, refreshing, and harmonizing compliance-related policies and standards. Serve as manager of the Policy on Policies and ensure consistent governance practices across the organization. Lead periodic updates and global alignment of the Code of Conduct and other compliance-owned policies. Drive accessibility, readability, and consistency across all key guidance documents. Training & Communications Program Design, tailor, and deploy compliance and ethics communications and training for both organization-wide and role-specific needs across the Americas. Develop bilingual (English/Spanish) training materials and communications that resonate with diverse employee groups. Build role-based curricula using tiered or adaptive approaches to reduce employee burden and reinforce risk-based learning. Experiment with new training delivery formats including workshops, employee focus groups, and innovative communication channels. Partner with HR and Talent teams to integrate compliance training into onboarding, leadership development, and other programs. Conflict of Interest Program Management Own and administer the company's conflict of interest (COI) program, including annual disclosure processes, ongoing monitoring, and case resolution workflows. Review and adjudicate COI disclosures in partnership with Legal and HR, escalating complex or sensitive matters appropriately and tracking outcomes to resolution. Develop and deliver targeted training and communications to help employees identify, disclose, and manage potential conflicts, with tailored content for higher-risk roles and functions. Partner with Finance, Procurement, and HR to identify structural or transactional risks that may give rise to conflicts (e.g., vendor relationships, outside employment, personal investments) and design preventive controls accordingly. Maintain and continuously improve COI policies, intake forms, and program against industry standards and DOJ guidance on effective compliance programs, implementing enhancements on a regular review cycle. Program Monitoring, Data & Analytics Develop and monitor compliance KPIs/KRIs including training completion, hotline trends, retaliation risks, conflict-of-interest disclosures, and transaction monitoring. Build dashboards and analytics to support continuous monitoring and identify emerging risks or trends. Support reporting for senior leadership, audit committees, and internal stakeholders. Recommend program improvements based on data insights, benchmarks, and employee feedback. Regulatory Intelligence & Change Management Monitor evolving legal and regulatory developments across the Americas including data protection, AI regulations, anti-bribery, anti-corruption, and new disclosure requirements. Proactively monitor developments in applicable guidance (e.g., DOJ, OFAC, OECD) and make recommendations applicable to Amer Sports's compliance program strategy. Coordinate with Legal and external counsel to assess program impacts and adjust priorities accordingly. Translate regulatory changes into operational guidance, controls, and training materials for relevant business groups. Track enforcement trends to ensure a proactive compliance posture across the region. Cross-Functional Collaboration & Business Partnership Work closely with business leaders, HR, Legal, IT, Finance, and Operations to embed compliance requirements into processes and systems. Act as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert for commercial teams on Ethics & Compliance questions, with particular fluency across the Americas region. Lead or support risk assessments, control testing, and remediation planning, including third-party risk management due diligence and anti-corruption controls. Partner with Technology and Data teams to improve monitoring tools, automate workflows, and enhance program scalability. Foster a strong culture of ethics and integrity across the region through ongoing engagement, relationship-building, and a Speak Up culture. What You Need to Succeed 5+ years of experience in Ethics and Compliance experience with in-house program management and/or management consulting experience preferred Bachelor's degree Professional proficiency in Spanish and English, both written and verbal. Strong working knowledge of compliance frameworks and regulatory expectations across the Americas. Proficiency with compliance technology platforms (e.g., hotline/case management systems, LMS, policy management tools, analytics dashboards) and demonstrated use of AI tools in day-to-day work. Experience with policy management, training program design, and compliance analytics. Demonstrated ability to interpret data, assess risks, and translate insights into actionable guidance. Exceptional project management and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple initiatives in a fast-paced environment. Superior oral and written communication skills with the ability to translate complex compliance concepts for a wide audience. Ability to lead with and defend recommendations to an executive audience. Strong people and change management skills; self-starter with sound judgment and attention to detail. What We Consider a Plus Experience in multinational or highly regulated industries. Background in handling cross-border compliance risks or cultural change initiatives across Latin America. Professional certifications such as CCEP, CCEPI, or related certifications. What’s in it for you Benefits & Compensation Medical, dental and vision 401k with company match Life insurance Pre-tax transit discounts Paid maternity/paternity leave Smart casual dress Employee product benefits: Enjoy access to employee discounts on quality products from our iconic brands. A reasonable estimate of the annual pay range is $105,000 - $140,000 at the time of this posting. Within the range, individual pay is determined by factors such as job-related skills, relevant experience, education, geographic location, and/or training. Please note that the range reflects the base pay only and does not include our competitive bonus program. #J-18808-Ljbffr