Sr. Specialist, Regulatory Affairs/Compliance

Yazaki es el líder mundial en la investigación, desarrollo y suministro de soluciones de poder y datos de la Industria Automotriz.

Yazaki trabaja con cada una de las armadoras de vehículos más importantes del mundo y siempre nos hemos esforzado por mantener un crecimiento estratégico y estable durante nuestros 83 años de historia. Actualmente buscamos talento con fuerte potencial de desempeño y energía capaz de fortalecer y generar el ambiente de trabajo positivo que nos enorgullece.

 

Compliance Sr. Specialist

 

POSITION SUMMARY

 

The Compliance Specialist is responsible for investigating ethics and legal compliance complaints within a specific region or regions, as well as for training employees at all levels and managing YNCA’s reporting system.

Must be able to conduct interviews fluently in both English and Spanish, prepare research reports for executives, and travel to all YNCA facilities to follow up on these reports.

A high level of commitment and adherence to our values is expected, as well as experience in conflict resolution and knowledge of the law.

 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES & AUTHORITIES

 

• Collection and classification of sensitive and confidential information.
• Conduct and lead internal investigations involving allegations of fraud, corruption, harassment, discrimination, and other misconduct.
• Analyze financial records, transactions, and accounting data to identify irregularities, red flags, or potential financial misconduct.
• Manage whistleblower reports and ensure proper intake, documentation, confidentiality, and timely follow-up.
• Interview employees, management, and third parties to gather evidence and establish facts in sensitive cases.
• Coordinate cross-functional investigations with Legal, HR, Internal Audit, and external counsel when required.
• Assess compliance risks related to labor practices, workplace behavior, and financial integrity across operations.
• Ensure investigations are conducted in alignment with company policies, local laws, and international regulations (e.g., anti-bribery, anti-corruption).
• Prepare detailed investigation reports, including findings, root cause analysis, and recommended corrective actions.
• Monitor implementation of remediation plans and corrective actions resulting from investigations.
• Maintain accurate and secure case management records and investigation documentation.
• Identify trends and systemic issues from cases to proactively mitigate future risks.
• Provide guidance and training to employees and management on compliance topics, including ethics, reporting channels, and financial integrity.
• Support audits and regulatory inquiries related to compliance investigations.
• Develop and improve investigation protocols, tools, and methodologies.
• Promote a culture of ethics, integrity, and accountability across the organization.

 

 

REQUIREMENTS

 

Degree Requirements:

Type of degree, level of education, include “related field or equivalent experience”

Certification Requirements:

Preferred but not mandatory:

CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner),

Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP)

CFI (Certified Forensic Interviewer) or similar.

CICO (Certified International Compliance Officer) or similar.

We consider Workplace Investigator certifications in any of the countries where YNCA operates as a plus.

Previous Experience:

 

Required:

5–10+ years of experience in Corporate Compliance, Internal Audit, Forensic Accounting, or Corporate Investigations.

Hands-on experience analyzing financial data, general ledgers, expense reports, procurement activities, and third-party transactions to detect anomalies.

Familiarity with case management systems, documentation standards, and evidence handling best practices.

Background working in multinational environments, preferably in manufacturing or automotive sectors.

Background in interviewing techniques (e.g., investigative interviewing, fact-finding interviews) with employees and stakeholders.

Preferred:

Experience conducting investigations in Latin America or other high-risk regions

Experience handling third-party due diligence and vendor risk investigations.

Travel Requirements:

Local, Regional and International (US Visa required)

Language:

Spanish, English

Application/Software:

Data analytics tools (e.g., Excel advanced, Power BI, ACL, IDEA).

Experience managing whistleblower or ethics hotline programs, including case intake, triage, and resolution.

 

 

 

 

 

Declaración de igualdad de oportunidades de empleo.

Yazaki está comprometido con ofrecer igualdad de oportunidades de trabajo para todos sin importar raza, color, religión, sexo, edad, estado civil, nacionalidad de origen, discapacidad, capacidades diferentes o cualquier otra característica legalmente protegida. La igualdad de oportunidades se extiende a todos los aspectos de la relación de trabajo. Yazaki cumple cabalmente con la ley estatal y federal de igualdad de oportunidades de empleo y se esfuerza por mantener el lugar de trabajo libre de cualquier tipo de acoso.