Description and Requirements

Lenovo is seeking a proactive and experienced Third-Party Due Diligence Specialist to support and drive strategic initiatives within its global third-party risk management program. The ideal candidate will have experience in third-party due diligence, KYC, compliance operations, and project management, with a strong understanding of anti-bribery and anti-corruption (ABAC), anti-money laundering (AML), sanctions, fraud, and other third-party compliance risks.

This role will manage complex due diligence matters, support program enhancements, and collaborate with stakeholders across Ethics & Compliance, Legal, Sales, Procurement, Finance, and other business functions.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as project lead for strategic initiatives and enhancements to Lenovo's global third-party due diligence and KYC program
Coordinate and conduct complex or enhanced due diligence reviews involving higher-risk third parties and transactions
Assess third-party risks relating to ABAC, AML, sanctions, fraud, ownership and control, government affiliations, adverse media, reputational concerns, and other integrity risks
Review complex ownership structures and identify ultimate beneficial owners, key principals, government connections, and other relevant relationships
Lead stakeholder engagement on complex due diligence matters, ensuring appropriate escalation and timely resolution of identified risks
Oversee and enhance operational workflows within Lenovo's due diligence platform, including coordination with external due diligence and screening providers
Manage projects relating to process improvements, system enhancements, training initiatives, policy changes, and evolving regulatory requirements
Develop and maintain metrics, dashboards, and reporting to identify due diligence activity, trends, emerging risks, and program effectiveness
Develop and maintain due diligence procedures, guidance, risk criteria, and other program documentation
Support the development and delivery of third-party due diligence and KYC training for relevant business stakeholders
Stay current on global developments relating to anti-corruption, AML, sanctions, fraud prevention, KYC, and third-party risk management
Support internal audits, compliance assessments, investigations, and other reviews involving third-party risk, as needed

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher in law, compliance, business, international affairs, or a related field
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience with a bachelor's degree, or minimum 7 years of relevant experience without an advanced degree
Demonstrated experience in third-party due diligence, KYC, compliance, risk management, or a related field
Experience managing compliance-related projects or initiatives, preferably within a multinational corporate environment
Working knowledge of anti-corruption, AML, sanctions, fraud prevention, KYC, and third-party due diligence principles and requirements
Experience conducting or overseeing enhanced due diligence and assessing complex third-party risk
Strong analytical skills and ability to identify, assess, document, and escalate compliance risks
Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and initiatives simultaneously
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at different levels of the organization
Experience with due diligence, screening, risk management, or compliance technology platforms preferred

Third Party Due Diligence Specialist