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Cushman & Wakefield

<div><p><b>Job Title</b></p>
Chief Procurement Officer<p></p><p><b>
Job Description Summary</b></p>
The CPO will lead a global procurement transformation with a strong emphasis on technology enablement, change management, and redefining how procurement supports the business. They will lead Americas and Corporate business planning around procurement savings and benefits, build out global capabilities, and oversee the identification and realization of cost reduction programs.<p><b>
Job Description</b></p><p>
The position will report to the Americas CFO/COO and will have four key areas of responsibility:</p><ul><li><b>
Global Transformation </b>&ndash; Drive and deliver a comprehensive global procurement transformation, including the implementation of a new global vendor management system, process modernization, and the development of a high-performing, adaptable team to achieve strategic objectives.</li><li><b>
Supplier Management &amp; Monetization </b>&ndash; Continue efforts to build a robust global supplier network. Optimize supplier management functions, and monetize third-party spend through effective negotiations and vendor price discount strategies to enhance EBITDA.</li><li><b>
Strategic Operating Model &amp; Category Management </b>&ndash; Design and implement scalable operating models and category management frameworks, ensuring governance, transparency, and dedicated ownership for key spend areas across the organization globally.</li><li><b>
KPIs including Financial and Operational Reporting </b>&ndash; Oversee the creation and tracking of project plans, key performance indicators, and financial and operational reports to monitor progress, enforce accountability, and provide clear status updates to executive leadership.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Outcomes (specific objective outcomes that this position should accomplish)</b></p><ul><li>
Transformation Outcomes:<ul><li>
Successfully lead and deliver a global procurement transformation program over two years, resulting in improved technology enablement, streamlined processes, and a redefined procurement function.</li><li>
Achieve full deployment and adoption of a new global procurement technology suite, with measurable increases in process efficiency, data transparency, and user engagement.</li><li>
Establish a globally aligned supplier management framework, reducing fragmentation in EMEA and APAC, closing category ownership gaps, enhancing local supplier network in the US and increasing supplier performance and client value delivery.</li><li>
Drive organization-wide change management initiatives, resulting in high stakeholder engagement, rapid adoption of new processes, and a culture of continuous improvement.</li></ul></li><li>
Strategic &amp; Financial Outcomes<ul><li>
Monetize $5B+ in third-party spend, capturing additional EBITDA through vendor price discounts (VPDs) and innovative procurement strategies.</li><li>
Develop an ongoing program to identify and realize new opportunities to reduce corporate spend</li><li>
Reduce time to generate business unit spend analytics and increase the granularity of spend data, enabling more informed decision-making and improved financial reporting.</li></ul></li><li>
Talent &amp; Organizational Outcomes<ul><li>
Assess and elevate procurement team capabilities, identifying top performers and strengthening overall bench strength through targeted coaching and development programs.</li></ul></li><li>
Stakeholder &amp; Client Outcomes<ul><li>
Build strong partnerships with service line leadership, balancing local/regional needs with global frameworks and delivering measurable improvements in stakeholder satisfaction.</li><li>
Enhance client value through improved procurement solutioning, pricing strategies, and risk management, resulting in increased account profitability and retention.</li></ul></li></ul><p></p><p>
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS</p><p></p><p>
Education:</p><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree and at least 15 years of related professional work experience desired</li><li>
Master&rsquo;s degree preferred.</li></ul><p></p><p>
Skills/Previous Experience:</p><ul><li>
Proven executive experience in procurement or with a track record of leading large-scale transformation initiatives. Demonstrated ability to modernize functions through technology enablement, process redesign, and team development.</li><li>
Expertise in driving organizational change, fostering stakeholder engagement, and ensuring rapid adoption of new processes and systems across global teams.</li><li>
Strong ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including service line leadership, suppliers, and clients. Skilled at balancing local/regional needs with global frameworks to deliver measurable improvements in satisfaction and value.</li><li>
Executive Leadership &ndash; Ability to drive performance from direct team and overall corporation. Ability to instill confidence in mission with Corporate Partners, Suppliers and Employees.</li><li>
Strategic Planning &ndash; Experience in designing and implementing scalable operating models and category management frameworks, with a focus on governance, transparency, and ownership of key spend areas.</li><li>
Deep understanding of financial management within procurement, including spend analytics, reporting, and strategies to optimize EBITDA through vendor negotiations and cost reduction.</li><li>
Procurement Infrastructure and Data Governance &ndash; Experience and expertise in developing/designing and running all aspects of a Procurement Center of Excellence. Experience and expertise in developing a ground-up data warehouse/cube/lake approach to provide the required data to make critical financial decisions and report status to key stakeholders</li></ul><p></p><p>
Role Based Competencies</p><ul><li>
Strategic and Analytical skills: Demonstrates ability to quickly and proficiently understand and absorb new information and develop penetrating insights. Able to structure and process qualitative or quantitative data and draw insightful conclusions from it and ability to convert data into well thought out strategies.</li><li>
Ability to lead complex, enterprise-wide transformation initiatives, particularly within procurement. Proven success in driving technology adoption, process redesign, and cultural change.</li><li>
Results oriented and bias for action: Delivers tangible, measurable results rapidly by driving procurement transformation, optimizing spend, and ensuring accountability for strategic objectives.</li><li>
Communication: Communicates complex ideas clearly and persuasively to all audiences, ensuring alignment and understanding across the organization.</li></ul><br>
<p></p>
Cushman &amp; Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.<br>
<p></p>
The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate&rsquo;s experience and qualifications.<br>
<p></p>
The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.<br>
<p></p>
The compensation for the position is: $ 255,000.00 - $300,000.00<p></p>
Cushman &amp; Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.<p></p><p>
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman &amp; Wakefield, please call the ADA line at <b>1-888-365-5406</b> or email <b>HRServices@cushwake.com</b>. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.</p><p></p>
INCO: &ldquo;Cushman &amp; Wakefield&rdquo;</div>

Chief Procurement Officer

Google

<div>Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: <b>Chicago, IL, USA; Sunnyvale, CA, USA</b>.<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Minimum qualifications:</b></h3><ul>
<li>Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Finance, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.</li>
<li>14 years of experience in multi-disciplined procurement, leading strategy development, execution and sourcing, a related function, or 12 years of experience with an advanced degree.</li>
<li>8 years of experience managing category strategy and sourcing teams within media or related areas.</li>
<li>Experience managing people/teams.</li></ul><br>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Preferred qualifications:</b></h3><ul>
<li>MBA or Master's degree.</li>
<li>Experience leading and facilitating cross-functional/global teams, managing/influencing executive professionals and managers, and establishing performance expectations.</li>
<li>Experience leading teams through multi-year organizational transformation, including managing multiple tasks and delivering results from strategy to execution.</li>
<li>Experience leading complex agreement negotiations and achieving significant cost and value benefits.</li>
<li>Expertise in media including global media trends, emerging ad-tech, agency models, regulatory changes, and pricing benchmarks.</li>
<li>Exceptional communication, presentation, and people management skills, with the ability to influence and build credibility with executive-level stakeholders.</li>
</ul><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>About the job</b></h2><p>
In the Google Procurement Organization (GPO), our aim is to unlock the value for Google to reinvest in what matters most. We do this by bringing velocity, efficiency, and security to buying at Google, while partnering deeply across Google to deliver solutions fit for purpose. As a centralized organization operating in a high complexity environment, we bring &quot;one voice&quot; to stakeholders and suppliers to ensure the best outcomes. Our organization fosters a culture of collaboration and innovation while providing opportunities for ongoing career growth and development.</p><p>
Within the Google Procurement Organization, the Category Management team partners closely with key stakeholders to help shape and implement procurement strategies. The Category team is responsible for developing and driving holistic category strategies, managing stakeholder relationships, and bringing excellence to Google-wide sourcing, supplier, and contract management.</p><div>
As the Head of Media Category Management, you will be responsible for pioneering innovative category and sourcing strategies, cultivating strategic supplier relationships, and optimizing spend categories through data-driven insights to unlock value for Google.</div>
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $205,000-$288,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.<div></div><div><br>
Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.</div></div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Responsibilities</b></h2><ul>
<li>Lead and own multi-year global category strategies for media and sponsorships to drive business priorities while delivering value and innovation.</li>
<li>Drive maximum value through a deep understanding of media and sponsorship ecosystems, including agency compensation models, digital media platforms, programmatic buying, measurement, and major sponsorship valuation methodologies.</li>
<li>Establish and foster partnership with product area/functional stakeholders, and strategic suppliers, acting as a business partner and liaison to drive innovation and category transformation.</li>
<li>Lead and develop multiple cross-functional teams in the execution of major category initiatives to ensure delivery across end-to-end procurement process, lead and own the development and compliance tracking of category specific policies and performance metrics, and lead the translation of rapidly evolving category market trends and leading practices into opportunities for Google.</li>
</ul></div>Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.</div>

Head of Media Category Management, Google Procurement Organization

<div><p><b>Job Title</b></p>
Assistant General Counsel - Securities and Corporate<p></p><p><b>
Job Description Summary</b></p>
The Assistant General Counsel - Securities and Corporate reports to and works closely with the Deputy General Counsel, the Chief Legal Officer, as well as other commercial and corporate leaders. The role will oversee public company reporting and disclosure, securities law compliance, corporate governance, and other corporate matters. This role will work closely with senior management, finance, investor relations, and other teams to ensure the Company meets its obligations as a global, publicly traded organization.<p><b>
Job Description</b></p><p><b>
Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li>
Advise on compliance with U.S. securities laws, SEC regulations, NYSE stock exchange requirements, and applicable international securities regimes.</li><li>
Lead the preparation, review, and filing of periodic and current SEC reports (e.g., Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K), proxy statements, Section 16 filings (Forms 3, 4, 5) and other public disclosures.</li><li>
Advise on Section 16 reporting, insider trading compliance, and Rule 10b5-1 trading plans.</li><li>
Oversee drafting and review of earnings releases, investor presentations, press releases, and other shareholder and public communications.</li><li>
Oversee securities-related aspects of equity compensation programs, executive compensation disclosures, and related governance disclosures.</li><li>
Provide support on corporate governance matters, including board and committee processes, policies, minutes, resolutions, and governance trends.</li><li>
Advise on shareholder proposals, proxy advisory firm recommendations (e.g., ISS, Glass Lewis), and annual meeting planning.</li><li>
Support shareholder outreach and Sustainability-related disclosures.</li><li>
Manage subsidiary maintenance matters.</li><li>
Assist with legal entity rational projects.</li><li>
Support General corporate matters as requested by Deputy GC and Chief Legal Officer.</li><li>
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Finance, IR, HR, Compliance, Tax) on disclosure controls and procedures, risk management, and strategic initiatives.</li><li>
Monitor and analyze emerging legal, regulatory, and governance developments that impact the company and its shareholders.</li><li>
Manage outside counsel and advise on cost-effective strategies for securities and governance matters.</li><li>
Performs other related duties as required or requested.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Requirements:</b></p><ul><li>
Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school and a member in good standing of a U.S. state bar.</li><li>
8+ years relevant experience, with significant exposure to securities law and public company governance.</li><li>
Prior in-house experience at a public company or law firm experience advising public companies.</li><li>
Deep knowledge of SEC rules, NYSE listing standards, and corporate governance trends.</li><li>
Experience with global subsidiary management and legal entity rationalization.</li><li>
Sound judgment and ability to make decisions under pressure with imperfect information.</li><li>
Excellent communication, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.</li><li>
Ability to provide clear and concise, business-oriented legal advice.</li><li>
Willingness to be accountable as appropriate and with an appropriate risk tolerance as defined by the company.</li><li>
Skilled at working in a matrix environment and possessing emotional intelligence to be successful in such an environment.</li><li>
Impeccable professional integrity and trustworthiness.</li><li>
Ability to travel up to 10%.</li></ul><br>
<p></p>
Cushman &amp; Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.<br>
<p></p>
The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate&rsquo;s experience and qualifications.<br>
<p></p>
The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.<br>
<p></p>
The compensation for the position is: $ 242,250.00 - $285,000.00<p></p>
Cushman &amp; Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.<p></p><p>
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman &amp; Wakefield, please call the ADA line at <b>1-888-365-5406</b> or email <b>HRServices@cushwake.com</b>. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.</p><p></p>
INCO: &ldquo;Cushman &amp; Wakefield&rdquo;</div>

Assistant General Counsel - Securities and Corporate

EquiTrust Life Insurance Company

<p></p><div><p>Posting Title: Vice President, Deputy General Counsel<br>
Location: Chicago, IL or West Des Moines, IA (Mostly Off-Site)<br>
Employment Type: Full-time<br>
Salary Range: $230,977.00-$288,722.00</p>
<p><b>
About Us:</b><br>
EquiTrust Life Insurance Company is a national carrier of competitive, client-friendly annuity products sold through a variety of distribution channels, including more than 20,000 independent agents and independent marketing organizations (IMOs). Since 2003, we have provided exceptional customer service to our clients by operating with integrity and passion. Our efforts are supported by a dedicated workforce who execute their responsibilities through teamwork and an entrepreneurial spirit. EquiTrust sells products nationwide and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with operations in West Des Moines, Iowa.</p>
<p><b>
How You&rsquo;ll Contribute:
</b><br>
The Vice President, Deputy General Counsel leads, manages and directs a Legal and Regulatory Compliance team with the ultimate goal of achieving company-wide strategic goals and business objectives. The Vice President, Deputy General Counsel acts as an advisor, coach and mentor to the team and carries out their duties and responsibilities in a manner that is consistent with EquiTrust&rsquo;s Company Values of Integrity, Leadership, Accountability, Teamwork and Passion. As a senior leader within the organization, the Vice President, Deputy General Counsel works collaboratively across all departments to put plans, initiatives, processes and systems in place to accomplish organizational objectives. The Deputy General Counsel provides leadership and direction across the legal and compliance function, and works collaboratively across the Company to provide legal support to Administration, Sales and Marketing, Product Development, Information Technology, Information Security and on agent/consumer matters. This manager builds lines of communication with the business units to align market strategy, understand business goals, recognize potential impacts associated with legal advice, resolve external disputes and prevent lawsuit occurrence.<br>
The Deputy General Counsel manages complaint resolution, internal investigations, and necessary regulatory reporting obligations. This position oversees litigation, including recommendations of outside counsel selection, settlement negotiation, and working with the corporate insurance carrier on covered claims. The Deputy General Counsel shall also act as the Company&rsquo;s appointed Privacy Officer. The individual assists Chief Legal Officer with the strategy and execution, and provides legal support to the business units on expansion of product and distribution channels.</p>
<p><b>
What You&rsquo;ll Do:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Leads a team of Legal and Regulatory Compliance professionals, including but not limited to the following<br>
activities: makes recommendations and decisions for hiring, termination, promotion and transfers, assessing<br>
and completing performance appraisals, responsibility/workload allocations and task completion, employee engagement, succession planning and talent development, problem identification and resolution and other day- to-day people management and leadership responsibilities.</li>
<li>Partners with all departments to ensure strategic, operational and customer service objectives are aligned with Legal and Regulatory Compliance goals.</li>
<li>Identifies and leads high level problem resolution in a manner that is consistent with company values.</li>
<li>Assists Chief Legal Officer and Company leadership with strategy and execution, as well as providing legal support related to growth and diversification of product and distribution channels.</li>
<li>Manages litigation, including recommendations on selection of outside counsel, management of outside counsel and assisting with discovery.</li>
<li>Oversees market conduct examinations, serving as the liaison between EquiTrust and regulators.</li>
<li>Manages the complaint process, assigns complaints to specific compliance personnel for investigation and<br>
response, handles more complex complaints directly, recommends changes to complaint handling procedures and serves on the Company&rsquo;s complaint committee.</li>
<li>Provides legal advice to administration, claims, sales and marketing areas of the Company regarding death claim payments, trust agreements, ownership changes, and beneficiary changes, responds to legal questions from operating areas which require legal expertise, and assists other departments with research and drafting policyholder correspondence.</li>
<li>Leads the company&rsquo;s Special Investigation Unit and completes fraud investigations, filing information with appropriate state regulatory agencies as warranted.</li>
<li>Acts as Company&rsquo;s Privacy Officer for compliance with information and privacy related regulations and associated compliance procedures.</li>
<li>Participates in the development of new annuity and life insurance products by reviewing contract language and researching legal and regulatory requirements.</li>
<li>Monitors pending regulations.</li>
<li>Represents the Company at industry conferences and trade association meetings.</li>
<li>Supports the Legal and Regulatory Compliance team and/or other departments on an as-needed basis.</li>
<li>Willingly takes on additional responsibilities as requested in order to accomplish department and Company objectives.</li>
<li>Actively participates and contributes to the goals and objectives of the Company by working collaboratively and<br>
fostering a positive and inclusive work environment.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>What You'll Bring:</b></p>
<p><b>
Education:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Juris Doctor required.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Experience:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Minimum 15 years of legal experience required.</li>
<li>Minimum 10 years of experience in the insurance or financial services industry required.</li>
<li>Minimum 2 years of managerial experience required.</li>
<li>Legal experience consisting of a combination of both law firm and/or regulatory experience (governmental) preferred.</li>
<li>15 years of life and annuity experience preferred.</li>
<li>Other: License to practice law in either Iowa or Illinois and good standing required.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Knowledge and experience in interpreting contracting-related legal terms.</li>
<li>Strong written and verbal communication skills, including verbal and non-verbal negotiation skills.</li>
<li>Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.</li>
<li>Strong decision-making skills.</li>
<li>Ability to conduct legal and non-legal research and subsequently analyze and summarize findings in a manner that is concise and clear to business partners from various departments.</li>
<li>Ability to multi-task and meet time-sensitive deadlines without sacrificing work product.</li>
<li>Intermediate working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Power Point.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Where You&rsquo;ll Work:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Chicago, IL or West Des Moines, IA</li>
<li>Office Location: Mostly Off-Site</li>
<li>Expected Travel: Occasional travel (5 &ndash; 10% of the time)</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Compensation and Pay Philosophy:</b><br>
The pay range for this role is $230,977.00-$288,722.00. This reflects the expected compensation for the position at the time of posting. The final offer will be based on factors such as the candidate&rsquo;s experience, qualifications, geographic location, and internal equity, and may be higher or lower than the posted range. The pay range is subject to change in the future in accordance with applicable laws. EquiTrust is committed to fair and competitive compensation that considers individual and organizational needs.
</p><p><b>Total Rewards:</b>
<br>
In addition to base pay, eligible employees may receive an annual discretionary incentive bonus and access to a competitive benefits package including:</p>
<ul>
<li>Medical, Dental &amp; Vision coverage:</li>
<li>401(k) with Company Match</li>
<li>Paid time off: Vacation, Sick, Holiday, and more</li>
<li>Paid Parental Leave for both Mothers and Fathers</li>
<li>Hybrid/Remote Work Options</li>
<li>Early Friday Closure</li>
</ul>
<p>EquiTrust is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in the U.S. Federal E-Verify program. Applicants have rights under federal and state employment laws. To learn more, visit EquiTrust Careers.</p>
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This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.</p></div>

Vice President, Deputy General Counsel

Belvedere Trading

<div><div>Belvedere Trading is a leading proprietary trading firm proudly headquartered in downtown Chicago. Our traders work hard to provide liquidity to the market through their market-making activities and are the masters of a diverse set of commodities, interest rates, exchange-traded funds (ETF), and equity index options. From the beginning, we began iteratively investing in our proprietary technology and committing to building our systems from the ground up. Our trading models and software systems are continually re-engineered, optimized, and maintained to stay on top of the industry.<br>
</div><div></div><br>
<div>Our Business department is comprised of several key teams who work to ensure that Belvedere is operating at the highest level. We look for passionate team members that excel and their contribution is critical to our continued success. Our Business Teams build and manage processes that strive to improve all facets of the company. Whether it&rsquo;s human or financial capital, our goal is to drive productivity while enhancing Team Belvedere&rsquo;s experience.</div><div></div><div><br>
We are looking for a Senior Compliance Officer to join the Compliance team. This individual will report to the Chief Compliance Officer and work closely to build a more efficient and scalable Compliance program.</div>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>What you'll do</b></h3><ul><li>
Provide strategic regulatory compliance guidance to the firm&rsquo;s business lines and leadership team.</li><li>
Suggest pragmatic, scalable, and automated compliance solutions for new or existing business initiatives.</li><li>
Conduct comprehensive internal compliance reviews to identify potential operational gaps or inefficiencies and develop strategic and scalable solutions.</li><li>
Periodically review the firm&rsquo;s supervisory procedures for relevance, adequacy, and effectiveness.</li><li>
Keep abreast of regulatory developments, including rulemaking by the firm&rsquo;s regulators and self-regulatory organizations.</li><li>
Promote a culture of compliance throughout the firm and accountability by the firm&rsquo;s registered principals with respect to their supervisory responsibilities.</li><li>
Administer compliance training to the firm&rsquo;s employees</li><li>
Oversee the firm&rsquo;s engagement and response to regulatory examinations, audits, and inquiries.</li><li>
Oversee the firm&rsquo;s FINRA CAT compliance and work with the teams responsible for daily reporting.</li><li>
Draft and update policies and procedures to conform to new regulations.</li><li>
Draft desktop procedures for a variety of Compliance functions.</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
What you'll need</b></h3><ul><li>
10+ years regulatory compliance experience working for an exchange, a regulatory organization, a Broker Dealer (BD), a Futures Commission Merchant (FCM) or similar organization.
</li><li>Deep expertise in broker-dealer and commodities trading laws and regulations and their applicability to large proprietary trading firms.
</li><li>Experience with FINRA CAT daily reporting.
</li><li>Experience with designing, implementing, and reviewing regulatory surveillance.
</li><li>Experience identifying compliance process inefficiencies and implementing technical-based solutions.
</li><li>Demonstrate initiative and an ability to identify, prevent, and mitigate regulatory risks.
</li><li>Be an independent leader on projects that improve our trading operations management.</li><li>
FINRA Series 57 and 24 preferred.</li><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree required and Masters Degree preferred.
</li><li>Intermediate data query skills, such as SQL
</li><li>Proficiency in Excel and data analysis
</li></ul><div>Additionally, certain positions at Belvedere Trading are eligible for discretionary bonuses. Our employees have access to a variety of benefits, which can be found on our website here.</div><div>
</div><div><b>
Women and underrepresented groups frequently apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We encourage you to break that mold and apply. No candidate is perfect; all have a lot to offer. We welcome your application.</b></div><div></div><div><b><br>
Core Values</b></div><div>
The secret to our award-winning culture is our Core Values: <b>Team Belvedere, Me In Team, Own It, Build Rockets, and Passionate Discourse</b>. We live and breathe these values every day.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Our Stance</b></div><div>
Belvedere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a non-discriminatory employment environment for its employees. Discrimination against employees and applicants due to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, military, and veteran status is prohibited. Belvedere encourages initiatives to increase diversity and provide equal opportunity to all applicants and employees. Belvedere is committed to providing a positive environment in which team members are treated with respect, dignity, and courtesy. Our firm believes in a dynamic culture of inclusion and diversity, where people thrive on individual and organizational characteristics, values, experiences, and backgrounds.</div><div>
</div><div>
Please note that Belvedere Trading does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Any unsolicited resumes will become the property of Team Belvedere. No phone calls, please.</div><div></div><div><br>
Any questions regarding the virtual recruiting process, please reach out to recruiting@belvederetrading.com.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Work Schedule:</b> Regular and reliable attendance during standard business hours</div><div><b>
Amount of Travel Required:</b> None</div><div><b>
Sponsorship: </b>Not available for this position</div>
<p>
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.</p></div>

Senior Compliance Officer

Marmon Group

<div>The Marmon Group LLC<p></p><p>
As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings&mdash;which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway&mdash;you&rsquo;ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We&rsquo;re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone&rsquo;s empowered to be their best.</p><p></p>
Marmon Holdings is establishing an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Center of Excellence to lead the strategic integration of Artificial Intelligence across its diverse portfolio of businesses. The Artificial Intelligence Leader will serve as the program leader within Corporate IT, responsible for defining Marmon&rsquo;s AI vision, developing governance frameworks, and delivering scalable AI solutions that enhance operational efficiency, decision-making, and business innovation.<br>
<br>
This role will oversee the AI Delivery team and collaborate with Group IT leaders and operating companies to ensure AI initiatives are aligned with Marmon&rsquo;s corporate objectives, deliver measurable business value, and adhere to our standards of data privacy and cybersecurity.<p></p><p><b>
WHAT YOU'LL DO:</b></p><p><b><br>
Strategic Leadership</b></p><ul><li>
Define AI roadmap and ensure alignment with Marmon&rsquo;s business priorities and digital transformation objectives</li><li>
Identify enterprise and cross-business AI opportunities, prioritizing projects based on scalability, ROI, and compliance</li><li>
Represent AI strategy and progress to executive leadership through quarterly updates and dashboards</li></ul><p><b><br>
Governance &amp; Standards</b></p><ul><li>
Establish and manage the AI governance framework, covering data privacy, cybersecurity, and ethical AI practices</li><li>
Oversee AI tool selection and vendor relationships across Microsoft, OpenAI, AWS Bedrock, Aisera, and other platforms</li><li>
Implement standardized project intake and review processes</li></ul><p><b><br>
Program Delivery &amp; Operations</b></p><ul><li>
Lead the AI delivery team, including AI programmers, data analyst, product manager, and QA engineer</li><li>
Oversee design, development, testing, and deployment of AI models and automation solutions</li><li>
Partner with Group IT and operating companies to ensure seamless implementation and post-deployment support</li></ul><p><b><br>
Performance Management</b></p><ul><li>
Develop and maintain metrics dashboards to track AI project intake, cost savings, ROI, and adoption rates</li><li>
Report quarterly to the CFO, Chief Innovation Officer, and VP Global IT on AI progress, performance, and financial impact</li><li>
Continuously improve delivery processes and knowledge sharing across Marmon&rsquo;s AI community</li></ul><p><b><br>
Talent Development &amp; Enablement</b></p><ul><li>
Recruit, mentor, and develop AI talent within the Corporate IT team</li><li>
Build AI literacy and training programs to enable business users and IT professionals</li><li>
Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and responsible AI adoption</li></ul><p></p><p>
#LI-Hybrid</p><p></p><p><b>
WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO THE ROLE:</b><br>
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<b>Required Qualifications</b></p><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related technical field</li><li>
12+ years of experience in IT, including at least 2 years leading AI, data science, or advanced analytics programs</li><li>
Demonstrated success deploying AI or ML initiatives with measurable ROI in a complex, multi-business environment</li><li>
Strong understanding of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS), cybersecurity principles, and data governance frameworks</li><li>
Superb leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, including experience reporting to executive leadership</li><li>
Working knowledge of prompt engineering, LLMs, automation frameworks, and enterprise integrations</li></ul><p><b><br>
Key Competencies</b></p><ul><li>
Strategic and analytical thinking</li><li>
Leadership and people development</li><li>
Cross-functional collaboration</li><li>
Program management and execution excellence</li><li>
Innovation mindset with strong business acumen</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Preferred Qualifications</b></p><ul><li>
Master&rsquo;s degree or MBA preferred</li><li>
Experience in an industrial manufacturing organization</li><li>
Experience working in a decentralized business environment</li></ul><p></p><p>
Pay Range:</p>
180,000.00 - 270,000.00<p></p><p>
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, 401k matching, and more!</p><p></p><p>
Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.</p><p></p><p>
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to careers@marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.</p></div>

Director, Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Optimapharm d.o.o.

<p></p><div><p><b>Location: The Midwest region, home-based</b></p><p></p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b><br>
 </b><b>Who we are?</b></h2><p>
Optimapharm is a <b>globally operating, leading, mid-sized, </b><b>full-service CRO </b>aiming to deliver new therapies to improve and save patients&rsquo; lives.</p><p>
Optimapharm&rsquo; s key priorities are the well-being of our people, consistent quality delivery to our clients and healthy, sustainable growth.</p><p>
With <b>26 strategically located offices</b>, Optimapharm operates in 40+ countries, providing most optimal access to Patients and Investigators globally. Established nearly 20 years ago, we leverage our experience, stable project teams and collaborative, and flexible approach to secure a high level of repeat business, gain the trust of new customers and secure continued growth of the company.</p><p>
We&rsquo;re seeking for an <b>experienced Senior Business Development Director</b> to focus on the <b>Midwest</b>, with coverage extending to the <b>West Coast (excluding California)</b>. If you&rsquo;re a confident, visionary strategist with a drive for success, a knack for building connections, and the ability to inspire collaboration and achieve results, we want to hear from you. Ready to take the next step? Come meet us and explore how you can help shape the future of our journey in North America.</p><p></p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b><br>
 </b><b>What do we offer?</b></h2><ul><li>
Working in a successful company that&rsquo;s growing and developing every day</li><li>
Company that supports life balance</li><li>
Company with healthy culture</li><li>
Working with a highly experienced team of clinical research professionals</li><li>
Competitive Sales Reward Plan</li><li>
Competitive PTO entitlement</li><li>
Health insurance, including vision and dental plans, to meet your and your family's needs</li><li>
Comprehensive pension plan to maximize savings and prepare confidently for the future</li><li>
Employee engagement programs</li><li>
Well-being initiatives</li><li>
Training and development program</li><li>
Fast-paced career path progression</li></ul><p></p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b><br>
 </b><b>Who are we looking for?</b></h2><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
 </b><b>Qualifications and</b><b> Experience</b></h3><ul><li><b>
University degree</b>; Bachelor&rsquo;s or Master's degree in life science, marketing, management, or a business-related field</li><li>
Excellent knowledge of the Healthcare industry and CRO business particularly</li><li><b>
Minimum of 5 years BD experience within CRO business development, focused on the Midwestern region </b>(additional experience on the West Coast will be taken as an advantage)</li><li><b>
Excellent communication skills and team leadership capabilities</b> consistent with influencing and driving multiple stakeholders toward meeting customers&rsquo; and Optimapharm&rsquo;s needs</li><li><b>
Excellent organizational, planning and multitasking skills</b></li><li><b>
Entrepreneurship mindset, results oriented and customer focus</b></li><li><b>
Problem-solving capabilities</b></li><li>
With a <b>hunting inclination</b>, ability to work independently</li><li><b>
Team collaboration skills</b>: able to work effectively and collaboratively with other department members to accomplish collective goals, bringing positive and supportive efforts to collective efforts</li><li>
Ability and willingness to travel internationally and domestic (50% of the time)</li><li>
Intermediate to complex level of technology aptitude; knowledge of Microsoft Office suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook</li><li><b>
Previous use of Salesforce.com CRM tool</b></li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b><br>
 </b><b>Your </b><b>responsibilities</b></h3><p><b>
Reporting to Chief Commercial Officer, your responsibilities will be:<br>
</b><br>
</p><ul><li><b>Meet annual sales goals and objectives</b></li><li><b>
Business development strategy and client retention in allocated territory</b></li><li><b>
Coordination of all activities delegated to BD Department</b></li><li><b>
Timely and efficient reporting</b></li></ul><p></p><p><b><i><br>
Essential Job Duties</i></b></p><p><b>
Account Strategist</b></p><ul><li>
Initiate, coordinate, develop and implement strategic plans, sales strategies and annual forecasts within a specified territory or accounts.</li><li>
Develop and implement all activities aiming to develop and retain clients, including prospecting, cold calling, in-person sales calls</li></ul><p><b>
Sales Leadership</b></p><ul><li>
To develop and maintain positive and effective client relationships</li><li>
Collaborating in the development and presentation of powerful capabilities and RFIs</li><li>
Creating business opportunities through all channels, including industry relationships and networks</li><li>
Working with operational colleagues to proactively resolve sponsor issues and secure repeat business</li><li>
Represent and advocate Business Development at various company meetings</li></ul><p><b>
Proposal Leadership</b></p><ul><li>
Collaboration in the analysis and development of the bids&rsquo;strategy</li><li>
Collaboration and management of Optimapharm Bids defence meetings</li><li>
Negotiation of contracts with the customers</li></ul><p><b>
Marketing activities</b></p><ul><li>
Represent Optimapharm at industry conferences and therapeutic meetings</li><li>
Obtain competitive information such as the strengths/weaknesses of competitive CROs</li><li>
Communicate industry events and trends to management</li></ul><p><b>
BD Reporting activities</b></p><ul><li>
Familiarity with Territory Planning, Account Plans and reporting tool</li><li>
Tracking, managing and reporting sales activities</li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>
By joining our fast-growing and prosperous team, you will have an excellent opportunity for further personal growth and career development.</b></p><p>
If you would be interested in joining the Optimapharm team, please <b>send your CV a</b>nd note that only shortlisted candidates who meet the requirements will be contacted for the further selection process.</p><p>
Compensation is competitive and final offers will reflect each candidate&rsquo;s experience, skills, and qualifications.</p><p><b>
Disclaimer</b>: <i>Unsolicited CVs sent to Optimapharm (Talent Acquisition Team, Hiring Managers or any other OPT employee) by recruitment agencies will not be considered for this role. Optimapharm follows a direct sourcing strategy and collaborates exclusively with selected recruitment partners when external support is required.</i></p></div>

Senior Business Development Director (m/f/d) - US/The Midwest

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