Risk & Compliance Manager

Career Area:

Legal and Compliance

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do - but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here - we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

The Manager Risk & Compliance position is responsible for leading the business process development, improvement, and ongoing support of Caterpillar's Enterprise Compliance Program within the Marine business. The role will manage and provide centralized business resources for business operations to mitigate the risks of fraud and other non-compliance in alignment with corporate objectives. The supervisory position will report to Caterpillar Oil & Gas and Marine Division Manager Risk & Compliance.

What You Will Do:

• Developing and implementing strategies for all activities relating to one or more business units regarding compliant business conduct and ethical relationship standards.
• Overseeing development of relevant programs to ensure compliance and reduce risk.
• Providing advice and interpretation of Our Values In Action, including corporate policies and procedures to assigned business unit or units.
• Identifying potential risk and compliance vulnerabilities; developing corresponding corrective action plans for resolution of these issues and providing guidance for use in future situations.

What You Have:

• Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree, preferably in Accounting, Finance, Audit, Risk Management, Business, Logistics or a related field; 5-7 years of progressively responsible job-related experience and ability to perform complex assignments.
• Business Ethics: Knowledge of practices, behaviors, applicable laws, rules, and regulations governing proper business conduct; ability to demonstrate ethical behavior in diverse situations.
• Issues Management and Remediation: Knowledge of techniques and processes for issues management and remediation; ability to identify any error or fault, and correcting them in a timely manner.
• Relationship Management: Knowledge of relationship management techniques; ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with clients, vendors, and peers.
• Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
• Managing People: Knowledge of processes involved in managing people; ability to lead successful teams and diligently address issues related to performance and conflicts at the workplace.

What Will Set You Apart:

• Strong ability to collaborate and partner across peers and leadership
• Strong understanding of Caterpillar's Ethics & Compliance Program, Our Values in Action, and the Enterprise Policies and Procedures
• Background in accounting, finance, risk management or related field
• Prior supervisory experience

Additional Information:

• Location: Houston, TX
• Required Travel: 10% or less

Summary Pay Range:

$147,760.00 - $221,640.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits*

• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*

• 401(k) savings plans*

• Health Savings Account (HSA)*

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*

• Health Lifestyle Programs*

• Employee Assistance Program*

• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*

• Career Development*

• Incentive bonus*

• Disability benefits

• Life Insurance

• Parental leave

• Adoption benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement

• These benefits also apply to part-time employees

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Relocation is available for this position.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:

May 11, 2026 - May 22, 2026

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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