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The Compliance Manager, Americas serves as a key regional leader responsible for driving the effectiveness of Amer Sports' 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.
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.
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.
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Partner with HR and Talent teams to integrate compliance training into onboarding, leadership development, and other programs.
Own and administer the company's conflict of interest (COI) program, including annual disclosure processes, ongoing monitoring, and case resolution workflows.
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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.
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.
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' 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.
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.
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.
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.
At Amer Sports, you’ll be part of a global community of people who care about what they do and how they do it. Across our teams and brands, we are driven by ambition, collaboration, and a shared purpose of elevating the world through sport.
CV screening: Every CV is reviewed by a human.
Phone screening: A conversation with Amer Sports’ HR manager to discuss the role, our organization, and your expectations.
Interviews: Usually 2–4 rounds, including interviews with the hiring manager and prospective team.
Case studies or assessments: Your role may require practical tests, such as presentations or case studies.
Feedback and decision: We aim to provide feedback throughout the process.
Amer Sports is a global group of iconic sports and outdoor brands, including Arc’teryx, Salomon, Wilson, Peak Performance, and Atomic. Our brands are known for their detailed craftsmanship, unwavering authenticity, and premium market positioning. As creators of exceptional apparel, footwear, and equipment, we pride ourselves on cutting-edge innovation, performance, and designs that allow elite athletes and everyday consumers to perform their best.
With over 15,400 employees globally, Amer Sports’ purpose is to elevate the world through sport. Our vision is to be the best sporting goods company in the world. With corporate offices in Helsinki, Munich, Kraków, New York, and Shanghai, we have operations in 40 countries and our products are sold in 100+ countries. Amer Sports generated $6.6 billion of revenue in 2025. Amer Sports, Inc. shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
For more information, visit www.amersports.com .
Public Finnish sporting-goods company that makes and sells sports equipment, footwear, apparel, and accessories for athletes worldwide.
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Full-time
Senior · 5+ years experience
Hybrid
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