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CDW is looking for a Global Senior Manager, Ethics & Compliance to develop and manage its global compliance program, oversee internal investigations, and implement risk management strategies, ensuring adherence to industry best practices.

Responsibilities: Key responsibilities include designing compliance workflows, conducting investigations, implementing training programs, and preparing reports for stakeholders and the board.

Skills: Candidates should have experience in compliance management, data analysis, risk assessments, and proficiency in tools like PowerBI, along with strong communication skills.

Qualifications: Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor’s Degree, over seven years of experience in compliance, and familiarity with AI in compliance processes; advanced credentials like JD, CPA, or CFE are a plus.

Location: This position is based in Chicago, Illinois, United States, and involves no specified travel.

Compensation: $143000 - $199800 / Annually

Description

At CDW, we make it happen, together. Trust, connection, and commitment are at the heart of how we work together to deliver for our customers. It’s why we’re coworkers, not just employees. Coworkers who genuinely believe in supporting our customers and one another. We collectively forge our path forward with a level of commitment that speaks to who we are and where we’re headed. We’re proud to share our story and Make Amazing Happen at CDW.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Global Senior Manager, Ethics & Compliance to join our Legal, Risk and Compliance team. This role will play a key role in maturing and managing CDW’s global Ethics & Compliance program, including oversight of -- and involvement in -- internal investigations and other key program components, and engaging local teams throughout North America. This role will be pivotal in continually evolving and executing the compliance program’s strategy and initiatives. This role will report directly to the Global Director, Ethics & Compliance, and engage with leaders across the CDW global organization.

What you’ll do

• Assist in the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the CDW’s Ethics & Compliance program in alignment with industry best practices, regulatory guidance and applicable laws.
• Map current Ethics & Compliance workflows, identify compliance or business processes to be replaced or supplemented by A.I. agents, and create unique human / AI workflows.
• Provide oversight of internal investigations, including reporting and training on investigation standards and driving consistency and timeliness. Collaborate closely with in-house and external investigators to conduct investigations, analyze results, identify root causes, and implement remediation, as necessary.
• Assist in the design and implementation of a re-imagined risk-based third-party risk management program, collaborating closely with stakeholders in other risk functions and throughout the business; leverage and improve workflows already in place and incorporate A.I. agents.
• Draft, revise, maintain and interpret CDW compliance policies. Define a vision for company-wide policy standard-setting; maintain governance and oversight of policies. Use and develop AI tools and agents to assist coworkers with policy-related inquiries and communications.
• Conduct in-country and enterprise-wide risk assessments, analyze and incorporate results, and develop mitigation strategies, as applicable.
• Help design and document the Global Ethics & Compliance operating model, ensuring clear alignment on global and in‑country responsibilities across the core elements of the compliance program.
• Actively promote a speak-up culture while contributing to the Ethics & Compliance team’s communications efforts across the enterprise and in-country levels.
• For mergers & acquisitions, assess compliance risks of target entities and integrate compliance of entities recently acquired; communicate and establish speak up culture with new coworkers.
• Partner with stakeholders across the business for input to design and deliver ethics and compliance training to coworkers at all levels, ensuring awareness and understanding of relevant policies and standards.
• Prepare and present regular reports to key stakeholders and the board on compliance activities, risk trends, and program effectiveness.
• With the use of AI, monitor regulatory changes and assess their impact on business operations, updating policies and procedures as necessary.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of global ethics and compliance trends, regulations, and enforcement actions relevant to CDW.

What we expect of you 

Minimum basic requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in related fields such as legal, business or economics.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience, 3+ of which in a senior-level compliance-related role, with a demonstrable ability to develop, support, and continuously improve a risk-based ethics and compliance function OR
• 11+ years of experience, 3+ of which in a senior-level compliance-related role, with a demonstrable ability to develop, support, and continuously improve a risk-based ethics and compliance function.
• 3+ years of managerial experience
• Demonstrated experience incorporating AI and agentic AI to improve compliance workflows and outcomes by designing human-in-the-loop controls, model governance and validation, data privacy and security safeguards, and clear KPIs, and by partnering with risk owners and other business stakeholders to scale solutions globally.
• Proven track record of managing compliance programs, particularly in North America.
• Experienced in risk assessments, complex investigations, root cause analyses, and remediation planning.
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools (e.g., PowerBI and other data visualization tools).
• Knowledge of legal and regulatory frameworks, and specific familiarity with the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the UK Bribery Act.
• Strong business acumen, linking compliance with operations and goals.
• Demonstrated ability to break down complex problems into actionable strategy
• Demonstrated expertise in collaborating with various business units to integrate compliance effectively into systems and operational workflows.
• Ability to build trust with leadership and stakeholders at all levels
• Excellent communicator with the ability to distill and convey complex information in a compelling manner
• Proactive, resourceful, and instinctive, with a natural ability to solve problems and seek new information
• Thrives in an incredibly fast-paced, ambiguous work environment with action-orientation and drive.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent project management and organizational abilities.

Preferred skills, experience, and qualities needed

• Experience in a corporate legal department, law firm or consulting firm.
• Juris Doctor (JD), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP) or equivalent credentials.
• Familiarity with technology industry and innovation trends.
• Fluent in business Spanish

Pay range: $143,000 - $199,800 depending on experience and skill set

Annual bonus target of 15% subject to terms and conditions of plan 

Benefits overview: https://cdw.benefit-info.com/

Salary ranges may be subject to geographic differentials 

CDW is committed to being an AI-fluent organization 

As a leader, you will champion and be accountable for our vision of becoming an AI-fluent organization. We expect leaders to model curiosity, encourage responsible AI adoption, and foster a culture of continuous learning. You don’t need deep technical expertise, but you should be comfortable exploring how AI can enhance strategy, decision-making, and team performance. Your role includes guiding others in building confidence and capability with AI tools and practices, while promoting openness to experimentation and shared learning. 

We make technology work so people can do great things.  

CDW is a leading multi-brand provider of information technology solutions to business, government, education and healthcare customers in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada. A Fortune 500 company and member of the S&P 500 Index, CDW helps its customers to navigate an increasingly complex IT market and maximize return on their technology investments. Together, we unite. Together, we win. Together, we thrive.

CDW is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by state and local law. 

CDW is committed to fostering an equitable, transparent, and respectful hiring process for all applicants. During our application process, CDW’s goal is to get to know you as an applicant and understand your experience, strengths, skills, and qualifications. While AI can help you present yourself more clearly and effectively, the essence of your application should be authentically yours. To learn more, please review CDW's AI Applicant Notice.