Internal Control/ Compliance Manager

ABOUT THE ROLE

As part of the SANY Americas team, SANY Capital USA is seeking an experienced Internal Control / Compliance Manager to lead and strengthen the organization's compliance, enterprise risk management, internal control, and third-party risk management frameworks. This role translates regulatory and business requirements into practical policies, controls, monitoring, testing, reporting, and remediation activities that support responsible growth.

The position works cross-functionally with business leaders, technology and cyber teams, auditors, service providers, and executive leadership to identify material risks, maintain effective controls, respond to regulatory change, and foster a culture of accountability, compliance, and risk mitigation.

With current revenues over $500 million, SANY America continues to make strong progress and significant investments in the Americas market; the organization is now pursuing an aggressive growth strategy and is looking to move quickly beyond this initial platform and increase market share.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, regulatory guidance, and industry standards relevant to SANY Capital USA's financial services activities.

• Internal Control Framework: Implement and maintain an internal control structure that formalizes processes and controls, clearly identifies activity flows and responsibilities, and establishes appropriate segregation of duties for conflicting activities.

• Risk & Compliance Governance: Establish, review, maintain, and communicate Compliance, Enterprise Risk Management, Internal Control, and Third-Party Risk Management strategies, policies, standards, and procedures.

• Risk and Controls Matrix: Formalize identified risks, risk factors, control activities, and risk measurements within the Risk and Controls Matrix.

• Risk Tolerance Monitoring: Monitor compliance with established limits, objectives, and risk tolerances to maintain risk exposure within acceptable levels.

• Regulatory Reporting: Coordinate the preparation and submission of required periodic and ad hoc reports to applicable regulatory or supervisory bodies in accordance with established requirements and timelines.

• AML, Sanctions & Due Diligence: Support and oversee applicable U.S. anti-money laundering, sanctions, customer due diligence, and related compliance requirements, including applicable Bank Secrecy Act/FinCEN and OFAC obligations based on SANY Capital USA's business activities.

• Compliance Monitoring & Testing: Develop and execute risk-based compliance monitoring and testing to evaluate the effectiveness of policies, procedures, processes, and controls and identify deficiencies or emerging risks.

• Regulatory Change Management: Monitor changes in applicable laws, regulations, and regulatory guidance; assess business impact and coordinate required updates to policies, processes, systems, and controls.

• Audit & Examination Coordination: Serve as a key compliance contact for internal audits, external audits, regulatory examinations, and other assurance activities, including coordination of documentation, responses, remediation plans, and closure of findings.

• Issue Escalation & Remediation: Ensure identified internal control deficiencies and material risks are promptly communicated to the appropriate management level and corrected in a timely manner; maintain and monitor action plans for reducing vulnerabilities, addressing findings, mitigating losses, and validating completion of corrective actions.

• Risk Reporting: Prepare and present reports on the effectiveness of Risk, Compliance, Internal Controls, Third-Party Risk, and remediation activities to senior leadership and applicable governance committees.

• Training & Guidance: Develop and/or coordinate compliance and risk training and provide guidance to employees and management regarding regulatory, policy, and internal control requirements.

• Ethics & Culture: Promote high ethical and integrity standards and foster a culture that emphasizes the importance of compliance, internal controls, accountability, and risk mitigation.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience: Minimum of 6 years of progressive experience in financial services compliance, enterprise risk management, internal controls, audit, or third-party risk management, including experience developing, implementing, monitoring, or testing risk and compliance programs.

• Regulatory & Risk Foundation: Strong understanding of Enterprise Risk Management frameworks, internal control principles, risk assessment methodologies, compliance monitoring practices, and applicable U.S. financial services regulatory requirements.

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Risk Management, Compliance, or a related field.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Industry Experience: Experience in equipment finance, commercial lending, captive finance, banking, or a related financial services environment.

• Education: Advanced degree in a relevant field.

• Professional Certification: CRCM, CAMS, CCEP, CIA, CRMA, CTPRP, CERP, or another applicable risk/compliance certification.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Regulatory Interpretation: Ability to interpret and implement new or changing regulatory expectations and coordinate required business updates.

• Communication: Excellent verbal presentation and written communication skills with the ability to confidently interact at all levels of the organization, including technology/cyber teams, business stakeholders, and executive leadership.

• Analytical Thinking: Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills with the ability to respond effectively to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines.

• Cross-Functional Leadership: Ability to set direction, manage expectations, and lead cross-functional teams and initiatives.

• Collaboration: Highly collaborative and consultative, with the ability to seek and incorporate feedback to drive effective solutions.

• Organization: High degree of organizational skill and the ability to manage multiple competing priorities.

• Influence & Relationships: Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to influence stakeholders across functions.

• Judgment & Integrity: Strong judgment, professionalism, accountability, and commitment to ethical conduct.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Location: Onsite, Peachtree City, Georgia.

This position operates primarily in an office environment. The employee will regularly work at a computer and may spend extended periods sitting, reviewing business information, preparing reports, and communicating with internal and external stakeholders. The position may occasionally require movement throughout company offices or facilities for meetings, collaboration, document review, or other business activities. Minimal physical exertion is generally required.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Occasional (=25%)
Travel may include company meetings, training, audits, regulatory or business meetings, and visits to other SANY locations, service providers, or business partners. International travel may be required.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience. It will include a base salary and an annual performance bonus.
• Medical, dental, and vision
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) savings plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Company paid STD and LTD benefits
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

SANY America is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local law.

DRUG AND ALCOHOL-FREE WORKPLACE NOTICE

SANY America is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a drug and alcohol-free workplace consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Applicants may be required to complete pre-employment screenings, including drug and/or alcohol testing, as a condition of employment where permitted by applicable law. Testing requirements, employment practices, and workplace policies may vary based on work location, position responsibilities, business necessity, workplace safety considerations, customer requirements, contractual obligations, and applicable regulatory standards.

SANY America complies with applicable federal, state, and local laws relating to marijuana/cannabis use, including applicable medical and recreational marijuana laws where permitted. However, applicants and employees are prohibited from being impaired or under the influence of alcohol, illegal drugs, or other prohibited substances while working, operating Company vehicles or equipment, performing safety-sensitive duties, conducting Company business, or while on Company property, consistent with applicable law.

Certain positions may be designated as safety sensitive or subject to additional regulatory, customer, contractual, operational, or workplace safety requirements and may require participation in pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, return-to-duty, follow-up, or other drug and/or alcohol testing programs in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.