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Position Type

Full time

Type Of Hire

Experienced (relevant combo of work and education)

Education Desired

Bachelor's Degree

Travel Percentage

15 - 25%

Job Description

The world of finance moves fast. At FIS, we’re faster. Our teams are empowered to learn, grow, and make an impact–in their careers and communities. We deliver innovation that advances the way the world pays, banks and invests. If you want to grow personally and professionally, we’d like to know~ Are you FIS?

About The Role

In the Senior Counsel Corporate Ethics role, you will manage legal ethics matters to protect the enterprise’s business and ensure that it operates consistent with its Values, policies and regulatory requirements. As part of a legal team with 200 attorneys and paraprofessionals, your focus will be on corporate ethics, managing the company’s ethics program, including its Ethics Helpline, and advising the Ethics Office and Chief Ethics Officer on a range of issues.

About The Team

The Senior Counsel Corporate Ethics role reports into the company’s SVP Deputy General Counsel Global Employment Law and Chief Ethics Officer and manages a team of ethics professionals and investigators.

What You Will Be Doing

Acts as advisor on legal issues involving government and regulatory compliance as well as legal rights, obligations and privilegesReviews ethics helpline and related reporting channels to ensure appropriate and timely handling of ethics cases involving a range of issues including allegations of fraud, bribery, corruption, gifts and entertainment, and conflicts of interestConduct independent investigations in global markets and advises on appropriate outcomes, including corrective action, discipline and remediation measuresManages a variety of assigned legal and ethics projectsProvides ethics program guidance to a variety of in-house corporate and commercial leaders and employeesEnsure company’s adherence to Speak Up commitments and whistleblower protections, including ensuring compliance with the EU Whistleblower Directive, local legal requirements ensuring non-retaliation and timely review and response of employee concernsReviews reporting and case management data as well as key risk and performance indicators. Supports Board reporting and governance issues. Advises on case trends and other key metrics Oversee ethics-related training programs to ensure an ethical and compliant culture consistent with FIS Values and policies. Coordinates legal matters handled by outside counsel

What You Will Need

Experience managing a corporate ethics program and hotline, including management of a large volume case load to ensure timely handling and close out of concernsInvestigations experience, including conducting privileged investigations including employee interviews, documentation review, report drafting, close out processes, disciplinary recommendations, and corrective actionsAbility to counsel business and legal colleagues on complex ethical and legal questions relating to various ethical issues such as fraud, bribery, corruption, gifts and entertainment, and conflicts of interestProfessionalism and good judgment. Skills to manage highly complex, confidential and sensitive matters in a discrete manner. Respect for people. Commitment to high ethical standards A college degree and a Juris Doctor from an accredited US law school Licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction. 

Added Bonus If You Have

Employment law experience, advising human resources and business leaders on complex and sensitive employment matters, including employee relations, sexual harassment, discrimination, whistleblowing and retaliation. 

What We Offer You

At FIS, we hire the best. In return, you receive exceptional benefits including~

Opportunities to innovate in fintech Tools for personal and professional growth Inclusive and diverse work environment Resources to invest in your community Competitive salary and benefits

FIS is committed to providing its employees with an exciting career opportunity and competitive compensation. The pay range for this full-time position is $163,310.00 - $274,380.00 and reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this position based on the posted role, level, and location. Within the range, actual individual starting pay is determined additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Any changes in work location will also impact actual individual starting pay. Please consult with your recruiter about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Privacy Statement

FIS is committed to protecting the privacy and security of all personal information that we process in order to provide services to our clients. For specific information on how FIS protects personal information online, please see the Online Privacy Notice .

EEOC Statement

FIS is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here supplement document available here

For positions located in the US, the following conditions apply. If you are made a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to undergo a drug test. ADA Disclaimer~ In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Sourcing Model

Recruitment at FIS works primarily on a direct sourcing model; a relatively small portion of our hiring is through recruitment agencies. FIS does not accept resumes from recruitment agencies which are not on the preferred supplier list and is not responsible for any related fees for resumes submitted to job postings, our employees, or any other part of our company.

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