Deputy Chief Compliance Officer

WD is building the infrastructure behind the AI-driven data economy. As AI scales, so does data. Every interaction, every model, every system generates data that must be stored, managed, and made accessible over time. That’s where we come in. We combine deep engineering expertise with global-scale manufacturing to deliver the storage systems that make AI possible, powering hyperscale data centers, cloud platforms, and enterprise infrastructure worldwide. This isn’t theoretical work. It’s real systems, at real scale, people solving some of the hardest challenges in technology today. We’re looking for people who want to build, solve, and operate at that level. Join us and let’s shape the future of data. The Deputy Chief Compliance Officer serves as the Chief Compliance Officer’s principal deputy and is responsible for overseeing the operational execution of the company’s global Ethics & Compliance program. This executive oversees the day-to-day management of core compliance functions, ensuring that programs operate effectively, consistently, and in alignment with legal requirements, regulatory expectations, and the company’s values. The Deputy Chief Compliance Officer provides strategic and operational oversight of compliance operations, investigations, anti-corruption compliance, ethics reporting, employee training, and compliance communications while helping build and sustain a culture of integrity across the organization. The role serves as the Chief Compliance Officer’s delegate on key initiatives and governance activities and oversees a high-performing compliance team. Experience in international trade compliance, privacy, data protection, and artificial intelligence governance is highly desirable. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Compliance Operations and Program Management Oversee the day-to-day operation of the global Ethics & Compliance program. Translate compliance strategy into operational plans, measurable objectives, and effective execution. Develop and manage annual compliance work plans, budgets, metrics, and performance dashboards. Establish clear roles, processes, service expectations, and accountability across the compliance team. Drive continuous improvement across compliance processes, technology, reporting, and governance. Establish scalable processes that support business growth and evolving regulatory expectations. Coordinate compliance risk assessments, program reviews, monitoring, testing, and remediation activities. Prepare executive and Board-level compliance reports and presentations. Serve as the Chief Compliance Officer’s delegate on designated committees, initiatives, and leadership matters. Ethics Reporting and Whistleblower Program Oversee the company’s global ethics reporting and whistleblower program, including: Ethics hotline, web-based reporting, and other speak-up channels. Case intake, assessment, triage, assignment, escalation, and closure. Case-management systems, processes, documentation, and quality standards. Oversight of hotline and case-management vendors. Reporting analytics, trend identification, and root-cause analysis. Speak-up culture initiatives and employee awareness. Retaliation prevention, monitoring, and response. Confidentiality, data privacy, and regulatory reporting requirements. Reporting of significant matters to senior leadership and appropriate Board committees. Ensure that concerns are handled promptly, objectively, consistently, confidentially, and in accordance with company policy and applicable law. Investigations Oversee the global compliance investigations function, including investigations involving: Code of Conduct violations. Bribery and corruption. Fraud, theft, and financial misconduct. Conflicts of interest. Retaliation. Third-party misconduct. Books-and-records or internal-controls concerns. Misuse of company assets or information. Trade, privacy, data, or technology-related compliance concerns, as appropriate. Other significant legal, ethical, or reputational risks. Additional responsibilities include: Establish investigation protocols, documentation requirements, and quality standards. Ensure appropriate independence, objectivity, confidentiality, and consistency. Oversee internal investigators, cross-functional investigation teams, and outside counsel. Ensure investigations are timely, thorough, well documented, and defensible. Coordinate with Human Resources, Legal, Internal Audit, Security, and other functions. Identify root causes, systemic issues, and appropriate corrective actions. Promote consistent disciplinary and remediation practices. Present significant matters to executive leadership and Board committees, as appropriate. Track investigation trends and use findings to improve policies, controls, training, and organizational culture. Anti-Corruption Compliance Oversee the company’s global anti-bribery and anti-corruption compliance program, including: Compliance with the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, UK Bribery Act, and other applicable anti-corruption laws. Gifts, meals, travel, entertainment, and hospitality controls. Interactions with government officials and state-owned enterprises. Charitable contributions, political contributions, sponsorships, and community investments. Third-party anti-corruption due diligence, contracting, monitoring, and remediation. Anti-corruption risk assessments. Books-and-records and internal-controls requirements. Mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and other transaction-related anti-corruption diligence and integration. Risk-based monitoring and testing of anti-corruption controls. Investigation and remediation of potential anti-corruption concerns. Partner with Legal, Finance, Internal Audit, Procurement, Sales, Human Resources, and business leaders to identify, assess, and mitigate corruption risks globally. Compliance Training and Communications Oversee the company’s ethics and c