(CEN) LEGAL ANALYST - CORPORATE COMPLIANCE

Job Description

This role supports the implementation of Cemex's global compliance initiatives, including the Global Compliance Program, with responsibilities spanning across anticorruption, anti-money laundering, sanctions, third party risk management, conflicts of interest and related regulatory matters. The role contributes to the execution of compliance processes across the organization while monitoring regulatory developments, supporting trainings, audits, and communication campaigns, as well as third party risk management projects while maintaining audit-ready documentation

Main Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and ongoing execution of Cemex's Global Compliance Program, including the coordination and supervision of compliance trainings, legal audits, communication campaigns, and policy updates.
• Assist in the oversight and monitoring of anticorruption, AML, sanctions, conflict of interest and other compliance-related matters across Cemex's global operations.
• Monitor applicable laws and regulations worldwide, analyzing potential impacts and assessing implementation strategies for the company.
• Support in third party risk management strategies, including supporting due diligence processes for the Cemex Group for reviewing documentation of and evaluating third parties at onboarding, while coordinating with external providers and communicating with internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain organized evidence logs, records, and documentation to support internal and external audit requirements related to compliance controls and processes.
• Support enhancements to compliance platforms, tools, and related communication campaigns.
• Provide general support to the Legal Compliance Department on compliance matters as needed.

Position Challenges

• Time pressure;
• Critical and sensitive information management;
• High volume of matters and cases;
• Constant analysis of regulatory updates;
• Coordination with internal and external stakeholders;
• Compliance with SLA´s.

Qualifications

• English (advanced).
• Law degree.
• Areas of expertise
• Corporate law (1-3 years’ experience required); and
• Compliance (preferred).
• Skills:
• Familiarity with anti-corruption frameworks (FCPA, UK Bribery Act, Mexico's General Law of Administrative Responsibilities) and sanctions/AML regulations, as well as other compliance-related frameworks.
• Familiarity and experience with third-party risk assessment, KYC/KYB processes and related activities.
• Ability to maintain organized records, build evidence packages, and support internal/external audit cycles.
• Comfort with compliance platforms and vendor registration systems, including the ability to identify workflow improvements and support system enhancements.
• Capacity to track legislative developments across multiple jurisdictions, synthesize their impact, and translate findings into actionable recommendations for Cemex.
• Attention to detail.
• Organizational and project management skills.
• Judgement and escalation instinct.
• Discretion and confidentiality. 

Internal/External Relations

INTERNAL

• Legal;
• GES;
• Procurement;
• Global Internal Audit;
• Internal Control;
• Human Resources;
• Trading, Shipping and Primary Fuels;
• Other internal stakeholders.

EXTERNAL

• Cemex third parties (including vendors, clients and other beneficiaries);
• External auditors. 

CEMEX Diversity and Inclusion Statement

At Cemex, we recognize the diversity of the world in which we live and in which we do business. We respect diversity, we address the inclusion and non-discrimination of any talented person, regardless of gender, physical ability, age, sexual orientation, culture, ethnicity, religion, political affiliation, marital status, pregnancy / maternity / paternity and nationality. We promote a culture of equity for the construction of a sustainable business and the well-being and development of Cemex employees.