Description and Requirements
Position Description
Lenovo is seeking a proactive and experienced Third-Party Due Diligence Specialist to drive cross-functional initiatives within its third-party risk management program. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project leadership within compliance or legal operations, along with a solid understanding of export control regulations related to high-performance computing and GPU sales, as well as anti-bribery and corruption compliance. This role will collaborate closely with teams across Legal, Sales, and Export Compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as project lead for strategic initiatives and enhancements to Lenovo's global third-party due diligence program, with focus areas including trade and anti-bribery and corruption compliance
- Coordinate complex due diligence reviews involving third parties with heightened risk or requiring cross-functional input (e.g., end-use, end-user, and jurisdictional issues in GPU sales)
- Lead stakeholder engagement on due diligence cases, ensuring timely and informed decision-making aligned with Lenovo's internal policies and external regulatory requirements
- Oversee and improve operational workflows within the due diligence platform, partnering with external vendors as needed
- Manage project timelines and deliverables for due diligence process improvements, training rollouts, and regulatory updates
- Develop and maintain metrics dashboards and reporting tools to track due diligence activity, trends, and compliance effectiveness
- Stay current on global compliance trends, particularly U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), U.K. Bribery Act, U.S. export controls (EAR), and international sanctions regimes
- Support Lenovo's global trade compliance and ethics programs by identifying and escalating risks associated with third parties in high-risk markets or product categories
- Collaborate with internal and external auditors and support external investigations or assessments as needed
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or higher in law, compliance, international affairs, or a related field
- Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience with a bachelor's degree OR
- Minimum 7 years of relevant experience without an advanced degree
- Demonstrated experience managing compliance-related projects, preferably in a multinational corporate or legal setting
- Strong working knowledge of due diligence concepts and regulations related to anti-corruption, export controls, and global sanctions
- Strong organizational and project management skills with ability to prioritize and execute multiple initiatives simultaneously
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
- Experience with due diligence or risk management tools, legal tech platforms, or process improvement initiatives
