Risk & Compliance Professional

Caterpillar Inc.

Risk & Compliance Professional overseeing compliance risk assessments and promoting regulatory adherence at Caterpillar Inc. Engaging with stakeholders to enhance compliance frameworks and policies.

Posted 6/18/2026full-timePeoria • Illinois, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $128,470 - $192,710 per yearWebsite

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Hard Skills

Compliance Risk AssessmentData AnalysisRisk ManagementQuality AssurancePolicy DesignMetrics AnalysisCompliance Program PerformanceRoot Cause AnalysisAlternative Solutions

Soft Skills

Analytical ThinkingEffective CommunicationRelationship ManagementLeadershipInfluenceEthical BehaviorCollaborationDecision MakingProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Digital ToolsData PlatformsCompliance Reporting

Industry Keywords

Business EthicsCompliance ProgramCaterpillar Compliance ProgramCompliance Risk AreasEnterprise Policies and Procedures

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and oversee the enterprise Compliance Risk Assessment process.
Manage relationships with external vendors supporting the compliance risk assessment ensuring effective execution, quality assurance and alignment with program objectives.
Lead the analysis of enterprise compliance risk data and metrics to identify trends and assess compliance program performance.
Partner with senior leadership and key stakeholders to translate risk insights into actionable strategies, guide decision making and strengthen compliance and risk mitigation capabilities.
Support the design and continuous improvement of Enterprise Policies and Procedures.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree or equivalent experience desired
Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.
Business Ethics: Knowledge of practices, behaviors, applicable laws, rules, and regulations governing proper business conduct; ability to demonstrate ethical behavior in diverse situations.
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.
Relationship Management: Knowledge of relationship management techniques; ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with clients, vendors, and peers.
Risk Management: Knowledge of processes, tools and techniques for assessing and controlling an organization's exposure to risks of various kinds; ability to apply knowledge of risk management appropriately to diverse situations.
Ability to lead with authority and influence across the enterprise, partnering with cross functional leaders to advance compliance risk management and governance objectives.
Strong leadership presence, with the ability to represent compliance perspectives, advise senior leadership and drive alignment through clear, executive‑level communication.
Solid understanding of Caterpillar’s Compliance Program, Our Values in Action and Caterpillar’s 17 Compliance Risk areas.
Technology‑enabled leadership experience, leveraging digital tools, data and platforms to support compliance risk management and reporting.
Extensive compliance program experience, preferably supporting enterprise‑level initiatives within a complex organization

Benefits

Comp & perks

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