Data Analytics and Risk Manager - Decatur, IL

Job Description

Data Analytics and Risk Manager - Decatur, IL, Chicago, IL, OR Erlanger, KY
Full-Time Exempt

The Compliance Data Analytics and Risk Manager is a strategic, hands-on role responsible for advancing the effectiveness, efficiency, and maturity of the global compliance program through advanced analytics, AI enablement, automation, and enterprise risk assessment. This role serves as the functional lead for compliance analytics, risk modeling, and compliance technology, leveraging enterprise data platforms, dashboards, and AI-enabled tools to identify trends, anomalies, and emerging risks, and to translate complex data into actionable insights for decision-making. Operating in a fast-paced, global, and highly regulated environment, this role acts as a trusted advisor to Compliance leadership and key cross-functional stakeholders, helping strengthen program oversight, monitoring, and strategic risk management.

Key Responsibilities
Compliance Analytics & Insights: Design, develop, and maintain advanced dashboards, reporting, key risk indicators, and executive-level insights for Compliance leadership and the Board.
Advanced Analytics & AI Enablement: Apply analytics, automation, and AI-enabled tools to identify trends, anomalies, root causes, and predictive insights; build data-to-insight capabilities that support narrative summaries and decision support.
Data Strategy & Governance: Establish compliance data governance standards, data architecture, and scalable reporting frameworks to ensure data quality, consistency, integrity, and usability.
Compliance Technology: Serve as the subject matter expert and product owner for compliance technology solutions, including compliance ERPs and whistleblower/ethics helpline systems; support system optimization, roadmap development, and vendor oversight.
Enterprise Compliance Risk Assessment & Monitoring
Lead the design, execution, and continuous improvement of enterprise and regional compliance risk assessments.
Develop and maintain frameworks for risk identification, scoring, prioritization, monitoring, and escalation, including KRIs, thresholds, and reporting protocols.
Integrate internal data, external risk factors, business changes, and regulatory developments into risk evaluation methodologies and forward-looking risk insights.
Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to prioritize risks, inform mitigation strategies, and support decisions regarding risk acceptance, control effectiveness, and program enhancements.
Develop and execute continuous monitoring and testing activities to assess compliance program effectiveness and maturity.
Program Reporting, Investigations & Advisory Support
Prepare Board of Directors, Executive Committee, and senior leadership reporting, including metrics, trends, key takeaways, and action-oriented insights.
Provide analytics, data interpretation, and systems expertise in support of internal investigations, compliance reviews, and strategic advisory work.
Analyze helpline and case data to identify systemic issues, training needs, program improvement opportunities, and emerging areas of risk.
Support internal and external audits, regulatory inquiries, and compliance reviews through reliable reporting, documentation, and data-driven analysis.
Leadership & Collaboration
Serve as a subject matter expert and thought leader for compliance analytics, risk, data governance, and AI-enabled program enhancement.
Collaborate closely with Legal, Internal Audit, Risk, IT, HR, Global Security, and business stakeholders to improve compliance oversight and decision-making.
Mentor team members and help elevate data literacy, analytics capability, and effective use of compliance technology across the function.

Qualifications & Experience
Required

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Risk Management, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in compliance, risk management, audit, data analytics, or a related function.
• Demonstrated experience developing and executing compliance risk assessments.
• Advanced data analytics skills, including expertise in Excel, SQL, data visualization tools, and BI platforms.
• Proven experience implementing, managing, or optimizing compliance ERPs, case management systems, and whistleblower/ethics helplines.
• Strong understanding of global compliance program components and regulatory frameworks (e.g., anti-corruption, antitrust, data privacy, trade compliance).
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-demand, global environment.
• Excellent written, verbal, and executive-level communication skills.

Preferred

• Master's degree in a relevant field.
• Experience leveraging AI, automation, and advanced analytics in compliance or risk settings.
• Experience supporting or leading global compliance programs in complex, matrixed organizations.
• Certifications such as CCEP, CIA, CISA, or equivalent.

Core Competencies

• Advanced Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving
• Compliance Risk Management
• Data Governance & Technology Enablement
• Strategic Planning & Execution
• Executive Communication & Reporting
• Project & Program Management
• Judgment, Integrity & Confidentiality
• Ability to Influence and Drive Change

Excited about this role but don't think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

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About ADM

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Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM's efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments - environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.

We welcome everyone to apply. We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, language, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law

Benefits and Perks

Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including:

• Physical wellness - medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).
• Financial wellness - flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers' compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.
• Mental and social wellness - Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).

Additional benefits include:

• Paid time off including paid holidays.
• Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
• Tuition assistance.
• Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.

*Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter.

Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.

If hired, employees will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

The pay range for this position is expected to be between: