Director, Operations Compliance

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Job Summary

The Director, Operations Compliance is a strategic leader who directs the activities of a broad functional area and recommends implementing changes to methods. Leads, manages, develops, recruits team members, often across multiple regions. Manages financial activities such as detailed bottoms-up budget generation and ongoing forecasts for the compliance subjects assigned at a global/regional level. Assesses and owns relevant compliance processes to identify improvement opportunities for the business. 

Responsibilities

Team Management

• Is a strategic leader who directs the activities of a broad functional area and recommends implementing changes to methods of a broad functional area through managers

• Leads, manages, recruits, develops compliance staff, often across multiple regions/countries for relevant/assigned compliance related subjects

• Overall control of planning, staffing, budgeting, priorities, recommending and implementing changes to methods

Audits & Certifications

• Has sign-off authority on internal audit plans

• Decides overall audit strategy for the function assigned

• Signs-off criteria and controls for internal audit

• Provides strategic leadership guidance and consulting in any audit finding escalations within operations

• Manages overall certification portfolio for the subjects assigned

• Approves any new certification requests per input from relevant stakeholders 

Management Systems

• Owns management system assets relevant to compliance subject assigned

• Provides final sign-off on updates to management system assets under scope 

Program Management

• Own, manage and track overall budget for assigned scope of work

• Oversee compliance projects

• Analyze metrics to identify and recommend process improvements

Training

• Recommends training efforts relevant to compliance subjects managed.

• Foresees overall training program across the compliance footprint for subjects managed 

1st Line Responsibilities

• Leads global projects relevant to compliance in conjunction with Global Ops Compliance or other functions within Equinix

• Provides subject matter guidance on overall strategy for compliance in Equinix

2nd Line Responsibilities

• Responsible for measuring and monitoring overall health of compliance programs

• Plans budget for required and requested training and other resources for Compliance team

• Oversees co-ordination of regional/global teams/staff

• Sets and tracks objectives for regional/global teams/staff

• Provides subject matter guidance and expertise on overall compliance strategy for the subject(s) assigned

Compliance Implementation/Consulting

• Is an escalation resource for high risk company level risks / compliance issues

• Explores the industry to identify best practices in compliance subjects and strategizes deployment of the same within Equinix at a global/regional level

• Participates in external compliance regulatory bodies and conferences as an active member of advisory boards

Qualifications

• Typically requires 15+ years of experience in relevant field of compliance preferred

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in a related subject preferred

• QISBC or EHS certification preferred; qualified lead auditor/implementer in multiple standards preferred

This posting is for a backfill position, meaning it is to fill an existing vacancy within our organization.

The targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are:

Canada - Toronto Office TRO : 154,000 - 232,000 CAD / Annual

Our pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full-time position determined by role, level, and location.The pay range shown is based on our compensation structure in place at the time of posting and may be updated periodically based on business needs. Individual pay is based on additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training.

The targeted pay range listed reflects the base pay only and does not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Employees are eligible for bonus, and equity may be offered depending on the position.

Equinix Benefits

As an employee, you become important to Equinix’s success. We ensure all your benefits are in line with our core values: competitive, inclusive, sustainable, connected and efficient. We keep them competitive within the current marketplace to ensure we’re providing you with the best package possible. So, wherever you are in your career and life, you’ll be able to enhance your experience and bring your whole self to work.

Employee Assistance Program: An Employee Assistance program is available to all employees.

Canada Core Benefits: - Insurance: You may enroll in healthcare coverage that is designed to complement the provincial healthcare system, along with life, disability and optional benefit plans that are designed for you and your eligible family members. - Retirement: You may also enroll in Equinix-sponsored retirement or savings plans: Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), Group Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax-Free Savings Plan (TSFA). - Vacation and Paid Holidays: Equinix offers both vacation and personal time, along with various paid holidays for you to rest and recharge. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits. Benefits are subject to specific plan or program terms, and to change at Equinix discretion.

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