Who We Are

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.

What We Offer

Location:

Bangalore,IND

You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more.

At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits.

Ethics & Compliance Specialist

We are seeking for a confident and proven professional to join our Global Ethics & Compliance team. This role will be responsible for implementing and monitoring compliance programs with a strong focus on anti-corruption compliance and third-party due diligence. This is an important role supporting an expanding legal and compliance team in India, and the position will play a critical part in localizing global compliance controls to meet U.S. and regional regulatory requirements while engaging with internal and external stakeholders to promote a strong ethical culture.

If you are a talented, driven and highly-organized compliance professional with anti-corruption program development experience (particularly related to third party risk in complex supply chains), then this is the job for you. Responsibilities include conducting anti-corruption due diligence, monitoring and auditing as well as supporting program initiatives aimed at mitigating other areas of compliance risk and helping to establish operational procedures that are consistent with industry best practices. The candidate should demonstrate the ability to maintain a high-level of confidentiality and integrity, organization, attention to detail, ability to work independently, and keen judgment for prioritization and execution in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze and remediate adverse information on various third parties and potential business partners identified through due diligence databases.
• Perform research on third parties and potential business partners to contextualize the adverse information identified during the diligence process and its prospective risk to Applied Materials in order to make initial recommendations.
• Help identify compliance gaps and develop and implement new process improvements to mitigate risks.
• Collaborate with global compliance teams and control functions (Finance, HR, Internal Audit, etc.) to ensure consistency and effectiveness of controls.
• Help ensure that our employees understand and adhere to our company policies.
• Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders and functional/commercial teams on compliance matters.
• Conduct site visits and efficiently deliver and participate in local anti-corruption training sessions
• Provide administrative support for regional activities such as meetings and events, ensuring smooth coordination and documentation.
• Support a range of ethics and compliance projects and initiatives, including related to audits, risk assessments, investigations, and training completion tracking.

Qualifications

• 6-7 years of experience in compliance program management, third party due diligence, anti-corruption risk assessments, auditing or similar for multinational corporations (ideally within the high-tech or manufacturing industries).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Savviness with software applications utilized in compliance programs such as Excel, SharePoint, Smartsheet and Tableau, as well as comfort using AI and data analytics to automate compliance tasks, such as compiling data or metrics for reporting.
• Familiarity with United States Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and the UK Bribery Act (UKBA) and local laws.
• Experience in a fast-paced environment managing multiple ongoing projects.
• Ability to proactively identify and solve complex problems, thinking beyond existing solutions and frameworks and exercising discretion when management support may be necessary.
• Advanced degree or compliance certification preferred.

Job Classification

B3

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

Yes

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.