Description:
Job Title: Lead Compliance Consultant, Compliance (Pricing)

Classification: Exempt (L6)

Date written: May 2022

About Us:

As a Fortune 50 company with more than 350,000 team members worldwide, Target is an iconic brand and one of America's leading retailers.

Working at Target means the opportunity to help all families discover the joy of everyday life. Caring for our communities is woven into who we are, and we invest in the places we collectively live, work and play. We prioritize relationships, fuel and develop talent by creating growth opportunities, and succeed as one Target team. At our core, our purpose is ingrained in who we are, what we value, and how we work. It's how we care, grow, and win together.

To match the signature style and passion of Target's distinctive retail brand, Target Legal Affairs is a dynamic and deeply knowledgeable team of experts. Whether specializing in law, government affairs, employee relations, risk, compliance, ethics, security or food safety, we use our expertise and influence to advocate for Target, support Target's business and mitigate risk for the company. We work with both internal and external entities on key issues that affect Target's ability to productively, ethically and securely conduct business. Through our understanding of Target's business models and operations, we help facilitate Target's growth, and provide guidance that leaders rely on to make appropriate, well-informed decisions. Simultaneously, we help protect the business by applying our comprehensive understanding of risk and the law on issues that impact our brand, guests, team members, stores, distribution centers and corporate locations.

Here, you'll enjoy working autonomously with a healthy work-life balance. Your passion for learning the business, collaborating with others and building relationships with senior leaders and key business partners that you support will be essential to tackling the ever-changing legal and risk-based challenges we face in a dynamic and fast-paced retail environment.

A role in Corporate Compliance and Ethics means providing support and managing key compliance areas for Target including stores, distribution centers and at headquarters.

As a Lead Compliance Consultant, you will:

• Maintain an intimate understanding of regulatory risks for Pricing Compliance, ensure requirements are documented, and facilitate the regulatory change management process as new laws are introduced.
• Consult on new business and technology initiatives to ensure compliance requirements are accounted for through ideation, design and execution.
• Develop, implement, and improve the policies and practices for Pricing Compliance, consistent with Target's Compliance Management System Framework.
• Serve as subject matter expert, advisor, and thought partner for Pricing Compliance, educating partners on compliance requirements, establishing training and communication campaigns.
• Establish metrics and reporting capabilities to monitor controls, identify trends, evaluate process effectiveness, and recommend improvements or solutions to identified risks.
• Instill a culture of compliance and continuous improvement with partners, using data to influence decisions around control procedures, new technologies, or changes in practice or policy, and execute appropriate remediation follow-up where controls are insufficient or not operating as intended.
• Develop annual program improvement plans based on a strategic analysis of enforcement actions, business operations, risk findings and process changes.
• Develop and maintain effective and influential relationships with stakeholders responsible for the execution and integration of compliance programs, policies and initiatives; key partners include but are not limited to: Store Operations, Technology Product Management, Pricing and Promotions Center of Excellence, Merchandising, Sr Risk Managers, Law Department, and Compliance Legal & Risk Services.
• Represent Target with regulators and external industry groups and establish peer circles for benchmark industry learning.
• Contribute to and maintain a positive team culture by demonstrating behaviors consistent with Target's values of Inclusivity, Connection and Drive.

Job duties may change at any time due to business needs.

About You:

• Bachelor's degree in Business or other relevant field of study and/or the equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5+ years of directly related work experience in compliance, operations or regulatory change management; must include experience using Governance Risk and Compliance tools
• Ability to facilitate meetings, resolve conflict, build consensus, establish rapport and collaborate effectively, internally and externally, across all levels of an organization
• Analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to translate regulations and guidance into executable strategies, leverage data to influence decisions, identify risks and improvement opportunities, and distill complex issues into actionable plans
• Highly organized with the ability to independently adapt, prioritize and successfully manage multiple tasks or projects in response to changing, ambiguous or competing priorities
• Ability to apply discretion and sensitivity while working with confidential information
• Ability to develop effective and collaborative relationships with key business leaders in order to drive accountability, instill confidence, and influence outcomes across business functions
• Demonstrated ability to interpret requirements and align deliverables with strategic intent

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP)
• Experience working in a matrixed environment within the retail industry
• Previous experience developing and overseeing sustainable compliance programs

This position may be considered for a Full-Time Remote or Hybrid work arrangement based on Target's needs. A Hybrid work arrangement means the team members core role will be a blend of virtual and onsite at a Target location. A Full-Time Remote work arrangement means the team member works full-time from home or an alternate location that's not a Target location, does not have a desk at their primary HQ work location and may travel to HQ up to 4 times a year.

Colorado, Connecticut or Nevada Residents Only: The salary range for Colorado, Connecticut or Nevada residents is $85,400 to $153,700. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, Target cares about and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Target will provide reasonable accommodations (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with the application process upon your request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, please visit your nearest Target store or Distribution Center or reach out to Guest Services at 1-800-440-0680 for additional information.

Qualifications: