Oceaneering

Compliance Manager

Houston, TX

Full-time

About This Job

Company Profile

Oceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products, primarily to the offshore energy industry. We develop products and services for use throughout the lifecycle of an offshore oilfield, from drilling to decommissioning. We operate the world's premier fleet of work class ROVs. Additionally, we are a leader in offshore oilfield maintenance services, umbilicals, subsea hardware, and tooling. We also use applied technology expertise to serve the defense, entertainment, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy industries.

Position Summary

The Compliance Manager – Western Hemisphere will report to the Chief Compliance Officer within the Company’s Legal function. The primary responsibilities of this position are to support the compliance of employees and representatives of the Company with company values, policies, requirements, standards and procedures and the Company’s Code of Conduct. A key focus of the role is ensuring adherence to the Company’s anti-bribery and anti-corruption (“ABC”) compliance requirements.

LOCATION:

Role provides the opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, working both virtually and in office when required.

Duties And Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL:

Assist the Chief Compliance Officer in connection with:

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Developing, implementing and monitoring the Company’s Compliance Program.

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Developing, implementing and monitoring the Sustainability/ESG Program.

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Reporting on a regular basis on progress of program implementation and with establishing improvement plans.

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Compliance training and monitoring plans, including with respect to establishing priorities, executing timelines and identifying appropriate resources.

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ABC and other compliance and/or business risk assessments and developing responsive mitigation strategies including anti-bribery, trade, Sustainability/ESG, and third-party risks compliance-related due diligence in acquisition and JV projects for the Company, as well as diligence of third parties supporting day-to-day operations and other Company requirements.

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Supporting ABC efforts in mergers and acquisitions, including conducting pre-acquisition due diligence and supporting post-acquisition ABC audits.

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Drafting compliance policies and procedures in alignment with evolving regulatory requirements.

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Functional support of the Commercial and Contracts teams in the review and analysis of customer business ethics policies and completion of customers’ compliance questionnaires and declarations as part of the bid process or vendor qualification process.

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Advising on compliance-related contract language, including anti-corruption, trade compliance, and Sustainabilty/ESG clauses, to ensure alignment with company policies and regulatory requirement.

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Support trade compliance and drive trade risk mitigation efforts, including sanctions screening, export controls, end-use and end-user due diligence, restricted party screening, supplier screening, and banking activity monitoring across global operations, in close coordination with trade and commercial teams.

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Periodic internal reviews or audits to assess awareness of and adherence to the Company’s compliance procedures

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Internal investigations of compliance issues.

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Documenting compliance activities, such as complaints received and investigation outcomes, in accordance with the Company’s records-retention policy and procedures.

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Monitoring regulatory developments and assessing their impact on the Company’s compliance obligations.

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Training of employees, representatives and external business counter-parties on compliance-related topics, policies and procedures.

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Awareness of the internal reporting “hot line” management of internal reporting and record-keeping systems for compliance-related matters, such as the corporate compliance hotline and matter-management system.

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Working collaboratively with the Company’s legal counsel and other stakeholders in executing all responsibilities and in supporting and advancing compliance.

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Supporting implementation and optimization of compliance technology platforms and data analytics tools.

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Maintaining compliance metrics and dashboards to monitor program effectiveness and support executive reporting.

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Promoting a culture of integrity and ethical behavior across the organization.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

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Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and experience.

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Minimum of 8 years of experience and /or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience in the areas of compliance programs, law, auditing and accounting.

DESIRED:

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Preferred: Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent legal degree.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS :

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Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures and/or governmental regulation.

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Ability to write reports, business correspondence, policies and procedures.

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Ability to effectively present information in an executive setting and respond to questions from groups.

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Displays confidence and ability to make decisions in unique and difficult situations, and coaches others in making complex decisions.

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Advises teams on ambiguous situations, providing guidance on how to apply solutions-focused approaches.

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Applies advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts, providing solutions which are highly innovative and ingenious.

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Builds relationships within the company and stakeholders, displaying advanced communication skills and acting as a representative of the Company and Compliance Department.

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Exhibits advanced communication skills, listens to understand contrary opinions, seeks to align on resolutions, and relays information to others within and across functions / departments.

Additional Information

This position is Hybrid - Remote and will require commuting to a designated office. Hybrid work schedules are determined by the hiring manager based on business need.

PAY, BENEFITS AND WORK SCHEDULE:

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Employee benefits vary by role, however, may include Health and Wellness, Mental Health, Retirement Savings, Life and Disability, Paid Maternity and Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, and an Employee Assistance Program.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for all positions without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other non-merit factors.

How To Apply

Regular full-time employees who apply will be considered along with external candidates. Employees with less than six months with their current position are not eligible to apply for job postings. Please discuss your interest in the position with your current manager/supervisor prior to submitting your completed application.