Senior Director, Business Risk Operations - Walmar...

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

About Walmart Connect… 

Walmart Connect is key to Walmart’s growth strategy. Walmart has built ~$3 billion dollar closed-loop media business division of America’s largest omnichannel retailer. Walmart Connect offers unparalleled opportunities for brands to reach their desired customers, no matter where, how and when they shop. This is a unique opportunity to join a high-visibility team within the largest company in the world.

Walmart Connect is dedicated to driving measurable outcomes for our suppliers, sellers, merchants, stores, GMs, brand advertisers, and agencies using our full funnel ad solutions leverage Walmart’s in-store and online data. With a range of flexible pricing and buying models, including self-service; these solutions help businesses build brand awareness, engage with Walmart consumers, and convert Walmart consumers to shoppers. 

What you’ll do….  

Walmart Connect is a leading ad tech platform, committed to delivering innovative solutions and ensuring the highest standards of compliance and integrity. We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Senior Director of Business Operations Risks to join our leadership team.

Reporting into the Head of Business Operations, the Senior Director of Business Operations Risks will play a pivotal role in overseeing our ad policy, and audit and control teams, and other first line of defense work ensuring we meet regulatory requirements and maintain the trust of our partners and clients. This team is the first line of defense and will be responsible for identifying risks within the business, and for implementation and execution of controls to address the risks. This role will oversee a team that handles many objectives including testing, controls, remediations (post audits) and third-party risks management. There is a Walmart Connect Compliance and Ethics function responsible for strategy, oversight and management of all compliance matters related to the business and they will monitor the first line of defense. This role will have a dotted reporting line into the Director of the Walmart Connect Compliance team and partner closely with the team.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:  

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of ad policy, audit and controls specialists, and potentially other first line of defense teams providing guidance, mentorship, and support to ensure high-quality work and professional development.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the Walmart Connect Compliance and Ethics team. Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive operational processes and controls to ensure adherence to industry standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies and compliance programs.
• Oversee the development and enforcement of ad policies to ensure that all advertising content meets legal, ethical, and company standards.
• Conduct regular testing and monitoring to identify and mitigate compliance risks, and to ensure ad policy and other adherence to policies.
• Partner with Walmart Connect Compliance and Ethics team in collaborating with Walmart Connect senior leadership to integrate first line of compliance into the company's strategic initiatives and business operations.
• Liaise with Walmart Connect Compliance and Ethics team to provide training and education to relevant Walmart Connect associates on ad policies and other risks mitigation, fostering a culture of compliance and ethical behavior.
• Oversee updates to ad policies and policies, at the direction of the Legal team.
• Ensure the team remains competitive, efficient, focused, and energized. Demonstrate curiosity and a growth mindset; create an environment that supports learning, innovation, and exhibit resilience in the face of setbacks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Walmart Connect Compliance and Ethics, legal, product, engineering, sales, and marketing to ensure alignment of ad policies with product development, marketing strategies, and sales initiatives.
• Build strong and trusting relationships with team members and business partners, including executives, and department heads.
• Work collaboratively and cross-functionally to achieve objectives and communicate to a variety of audiences with influence and inspiration to garner commitment and action.
• High level of comfort escalating and presenting key issues to management.

Preferred Qualifications…. 

Education and work experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Administration, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in compliance, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within the ad tech or related industry.
• An understanding of data privacy laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA), advertising regulations, and industry standards.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing successful ad tech compliance programs.
• High ethical standards and integrity, with a commitment to maintaining confidentiality and discretion.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Business and people leadership: 

• Proven experience in managing executive stakeholders and building strong cross-functional relationships at all levels of an organization. 
• High degree of professional confidence and credibility with effective presence, strong written and verbal skills to present complex information in a clear and concise manner to a variety of audiences, including executive levels in the company. 
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Proven ability to manage and motivate teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong leadership abilities with a track record of managing and developing high-performing teams through periods of rapid growth and ambiguity. 
• Bring a sense of “fun” that inspires others and creates a healthy team environment. 

Primary Location… 

San Bruno, Hoboken, Bentonville, Chicago, Los Angeles

How to Apply… 

If you are a seasoned Compliance professional looking for an opportunity to lead a critical function in a dynamic and innovative ad tech company, and you are ready to make a significant impact in a collaborative and inclusive work environment that values diversity and innovation - please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience.

 
Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer- By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, abilities, ideas and opinions- while being inclusive of all people. 

Benefits & Perks:

At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.

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At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.

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You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable.

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For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.

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Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.

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Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.

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For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.

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The annual salary range for this position is $156,000.00-$312,000.00

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Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

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Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:

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Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related area.
10 years’ experience in compliance, with at least 5 years’ experience in a senior leadership role within the ad tech or related industry.

Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Prior work experience in a role requiring deep understanding of data privacy laws (for example, GDPR, CCPA ), advertising regulations, and industry standards., Prior work experience managing executive stakeholders and building strong cross-functional relationships at all levels of an organization., Prior work experience working with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders., Proven track record of developing and implementing successful ad tech compliance programs.

Primary Location...

221 River St, Hoboken, NJ 07030, United States of America