Vice President- Compliance

Sabre's Legal team is seeking an intellectually curious compliance leader with deep regulatory and compliance program management experience. The role requires a strong leader with vision and passion to build and transform the organization for the future.

The Vice President – Compliance is a key leader responsible for strategic direction and oversight of the global compliance and ethics function at Sabre.

This is a unique opportunity to continue the elevation and evolution of the compliance function at a dynamic, global technology company and make a significant impact across the organization.

This leader will collaborate with cross-functional leaders to mitigate risk, drive and support a culture of integrity, and guide the organization through complex compliance or enforcement matters.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Ethics & Compliance Leadership

• Develop, implement, and maintain a global comprehensive compliance program to align to corporate strategy and ensure adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and standards.
• Provide strategic guidance and leadership on compliance matters and best practices to senior management and the Board of Directors.
• Establish clear performance indicators and objectives for measuring ethics & compliance effectiveness.
  
  

Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management

• Ensure adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards, including those involving hotline reporting and investigations, export controls, sanctions, anti-bribery, ESG, AI, third-party risk management, government contracting, and ethics.
• Proactively monitor regulatory developments and shifts in the legal and compliance landscape and make strategic program recommendations and updates.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement controls to mitigate compliance and operational risks.
• Oversee compliance audits, investigations, and remediation plans.
  
  

Program Development and Implementation

• Establish policies and procedures to ensure organizational compliance with ethical and legal standards.
• Design and oversee company-wide training, engagement and communication strategy for compliance initiatives.
• Maintain a global concern reporting system; ensure prompt and robust investigation of concerns raised and appropriate follow-up and discipline.
• Design and implement compliance monitoring and auditing.
  
  

Reporting and Communication

• Prepare and deliver regular reports to executive leadership and the Board of Directors on compliance performance, emerging risks, and corrective actions taken.
• Act as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies.
• Participate in quarterly reviews with external auditors.
  
  

Team Leadership and Collaboration

• Build, lead and continue to develop a high-performing compliance team, fostering a culture of accountability and collaboration.
• Provide guidance and recommendations to Sabre sales, marketing, and product development teams to address compliance risks.
• Collaborate with Internal Audit, People Team, Finance, and other relevant departments to ensure alignment and support for program requirements throughout the company.
  
  

Preferred Requirements And Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and JD required.
• 15 years of progressive experience in an in-house legal or compliance role, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Demonstrated expertise in all aspects of effective global corporate compliance and ethics programs.
• Proven ability to manage global compliance programs in a complex, multi-jurisdictional environment.
• Experience navigating compliance issues involving hotline reporting and investigations, export controls, sanctions, anti-bribery, ESG, AI, third-party risk management, government contracting, and ethics.
• Strong knowledge of relevant legal and regulatory frameworks.
• Expertise in responding to regulatory inquiries and managing enforcement actions.
• Experience within the technology industry, especially B2B, as well as payments and digital exposure.
• Experience within the technology industry preferred, especially SaaS.
  
  

Additional Skills And Abilities

• Expert communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to present complex issues clearly and effectively.
• Exceptional leadership and management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively.
• Ability to work in a lean and highly matrixed environment.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Awareness of, and demonstrated sensitivity to, global cultures.
• High ethical standards and commitment to fostering a culture of integrity.
• Comfortable analyzing and interpreting data.
• Ability to influence and provide timely and effective legal and business advice and support at all organizational levels.
  
  

Sabre Offers The Following Outstanding Benefits

• Very competitive compensation
• Generous Paid Time Off (25 PTO days)
• 4 days (one day/quarter) Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
• 5 days off annually for Year-End Break
• We offer a comprehensive medical, dental and Wellness Program
• 12 weeks paid parental leave
• An infrastructure that allows flexible working arrangements
• Formal and informal reward, recognition and acknowledgement programs
• Lots of fun and engaging employee development events