Director, Business Ethics & Integrity

Adobe

Director, Business Ethics & Integrity

San Jose, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    JOB LEVEL
    M60/P60
    EMPLOYEE ROLE
    People Manager

    The Opportunity

    We’re looking for an experienced Director to lead our global Business Ethics and Integrity group. This is an exciting opportunity to join Adobe’s Legal and Government Relations organization and help shape a world-class ethics and compliance program. Reporting to Adobe’s Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer, you’ll be working on the front lines to ensure that Adobe acts with integrity in all areas of its business.

    You’ll bring deep expertise in building and scaling ethics, compliance and risk management programs and governance. You’re a strong people leader who thrives on inspiring teams, mentoring and developing talent. You love working cross-functionally to build and maintain collaborative working relationships throughout the company. You’ll work closely with senior leadership and business partners to maintain Adobe’s culture of integrity, operate compliance programs at scale, and manage and mitigate risk to the company.

    What You’ll Do

    • Lead and continuously evolve a global program aligned to regulatory expectations, company strategy and enterprise risk priorities.
    • Manage global anti-corruption and third-party compliance programs including program design, operations, advice, M&A due diligence and integrations, and risk-based monitoring.
    • Collaborate with legal and business colleagues to ensure compliance with public sector laws and regulations.
    • Develop and implement scalable training and awareness efforts aligned to Adobe's core values, business risk, and legal/regulatory requirements. Establish metrics and analytics to identify program effectiveness, gaps and emerging risk trends.
    • Build and mature compliance risk assessment processes, strengthen controls and monitoring systems in partnership with cross-functional teams.
    • Drive continuous innovation, scale and efficiency by using AI and other technologies in all aspects of program design and execution, including risk assessment, governance, training and educating, monitoring and testing, and reporting.
    • Lead and develop a distributed, high-impact team with a focus on scaling efficiently for present and future needs.

    What You’ll Need to Succeed

    • Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field; advanced degree such as J.D. or MBA and/or professional certification (e.g., CCPE) is preferred.
    • 12+ years of relevant experience, with Fortune 250 experience preferred; 5+ years of people management experience.
    • A strong moral compass coupled with exceptional judgment and the ability to effectively balance priorities and manage risk in a highly dynamic, global environment.
    • Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, strong executive presence and experience building relationships, leading teams, and influencing across all levels of the company.
    • A global mentality, an unflaggingly positive attitude, and a great sense of humor.

    Expected Pay Range:
    Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay range for this positionis $195,300 -- $367,950 annually. Paywithin this range varies by work locationand may also depend on job-related knowledge, skills,and experience. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process.

    In California, the pay range for this position is $254,100 - $367,950 │ In New York, the pay range for this position is $254,100 - $367,950 │ In Washington, the pay range for this position is $223,300 - $323,350

    At Adobe, for sales roles starting salaries are expressed as total target compensation (TTC = base + commission), and short-term incentives are in the form of sales commission plans. Non-sales roles starting salaries are expressed as base salary and short-term incentives are in the form of the Annual Incentive Plan (AIP).

    In addition, certain roles may be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of a new hire equity award.

    State-Specific Notices:

    California :

    Fair Chance Ordinances

    Adobe will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and “fair chance” ordinances.

    Colorado:

    Application Window Notice
    Feb 20 2026 12:00 AM

    If this role is open to hiring in Colorado (as listed on the job posting), the application window will remain open until at least the date and time stated above in Pacific Time, in compliance with Colorado pay transparency regulations. If this role does not have Colorado listed as a hiring location, no specific application window applies, and the posting may close at any time based on hiring needs.

    Massachusetts:

    Massachusetts Legal Notice

    It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

    Internal Opportunities

    Creativity, curiosity, and constant learning are celebrated aspects of your career growth journey. We’re glad that you’re pursuing a new opportunity at Adobe!

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    At Adobe, you will be immersed in an exceptional work environment that is recognized around the world. You will also be surrounded by colleagues who are committed to helping each other grow through our unique Check-In approach where ongoing feedback flows freely. If you’re looking to make an impact, Adobe's the place for you. Discover what our employees are saying about their career experiences on the Adobe Life blog and explore the meaningful benefits we offer.

    Let’s Adobe together

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