Senior Manager, Specialty Compliance and Ethics

Walmart

. Lead compliance and ethics initiatives by monitoring regulations, addressing inquiries, and updating policies with leadership input .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeBentonville • United StatesSenior💰 $90,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in compliance strategy, regulatory compliance management, and governance, with a strong focus on leading teams and driving continuous improvement. Proven ability to analyze legislation and communicate complex regulatory information effectively to senior leadership.

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Compliance StrategyRegulatory Compliance ManagementLeadership SkillsLegislation AnalysisProject Management

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Hard Skills

Compliance Risk AssessmentData Program ManagementGap AnalysisRegulatory ForecastingPolicy DevelopmentPerformance ManagementProcess OptimizationContinuous ImprovementEthics and IntegrityMicrosoft Office Intermediate Functionality

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationMentoringTeam DevelopmentCollaborationAdaptability

Industry Keywords

ComplianceEthicsGovernanceRegulatory TrendsRisk MitigationOperational ExcellenceCross-Functional CollaborationStakeholder EngagementBusiness Impact AssessmentAccountability

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead compliance and ethics initiatives by monitoring regulations, addressing inquiries, and updating policies with leadership input
Conduct research and analysis on legislation and regulatory trends to assess business impact and develop strategic responses
Manage data programs to track legislation, perform gap analyses, and forecast regulatory obligations nationally and globally
Communicate findings and recommendations to senior leadership, supporting informed decision-making and risk mitigation
Oversee compliance training, mentoring, and performance management to build a high-performing, accountable team
Collaborate cross-functionally to remove barriers, optimize processes, and ensure alignment with company standards and values
Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence across compliance programs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field and 4 years’ experience in compliance, ethics, legal, project management, or related area OR 6 years’ experience in compliance, ethics, legal, project management, or related area
2 years’ supervisory experience
3 years’ experience using intermediate functionality of Microsoft Office
Extensive experience in governance, compliance strategy, and regulatory compliance management
Proven ability to lead compliance risk assessments and develop effective mitigation strategies
Strong leadership skills with a track record of mentoring and developing high-performing teams
Excellent communication skills to convey complex regulatory information clearly to stakeholders
Expertise in analyzing legislation, forecasting regulatory trends, and advising senior leadership on compliance implications
Demonstrated commitment to ethics, integrity, and upholding company policies and standards
Ability to manage multiple projects, drive continuous improvement, and adapt to evolving regulatory environments

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based bonus awards
Medical, vision and dental coverage
401(k)
Stock purchase
Company-paid life insurance
PTO, including sick leave
Parental leave
Family care leave
Bereavement leave
Jury duty leave
Voting leave
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Company discounts
Military Leave Pay
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
Live Better U Walmart-paid education benefit program
Tuition, books, and fees completely paid for by Walmart through eligible Live Better U programs