Ethics & Compliance Manager - Telecom, Media & Technology
McKinsey & Company · Atlanta +20 · 2h ago
ManagerOn-siteRisk & Compliance$159k – $212k
Who you'll work with
You are someone who thrives in a high-performance environment, bringing a growth mindset and entrepreneurial spirit to tackle meaningful challenges that have a real impact.
In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we’ll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities to help you quickly broaden your expertise, grow into a well-rounded professional, and contribute to work that truly makes a difference.
When you join us, you will have:
- Continuous learning: Our learning and apprenticeship culture, backed by structured programs, is all about helping you grow while creating an environment where feedback is clear, actionable, and focused on your development. The real magic happens when you take the input from others to heart and embrace the fast-paced learning experience, owning your journey.
- A voice that matters: From day one, we value your ideas and contributions. You’ll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions, all while upholding our unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. We not only encourage diverse perspectives, but they are critical in driving us toward the best possible outcomes.
- Global community: With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities, our firm’s diversity fuels creativity and helps us come up with the best solutions. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
- Exceptional benefits: On top of a competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills), we provide a comprehensive benefits package to enable holistic well-being for you and your family.
What you'll do
You will lead the identification and mitigation of ethics and compliance risks associated with client service across these practices and help ensure projects are delivered with integrity and in accordance with applicable requirements.
You will lead day-to-day E&C monitoring activities across Telecom, Media & Technology projects, including compliance with contractual terms and guardrails, documentation retention requirements, and remediation plans. You will support the development and maintenance of policies, procedures, and practices for identifying, managing, and reporting on ethics and compliance risks; review project plans, interim materials, communications, and final deliverables; synthesize data into insights for internal and external reporting; and provide guidance on E&C-related training and communications for client delivery teams.
You will collaborate with senior, cross-functional stakeholders, including Legal, Risk, and regulatory compliance experts, and serve as a contributor and thought partner within the Sector Compliance team and broader E&C function. You will also support regionally focused integrity initiatives.
Your work will help sustain and evolve McKinsey’s E&C program while enabling client impact and upholding the firm’s commitment to integrity and lawful practices.
You will be based in the United States or Europe as part of McKinsey’s Ethics and Compliance (E&C) function and the Sector Compliance pillar.
Your background
- Bachelor's degree required, advanced degree(s) and/ or applicable professional certifications (e.g., Juris Doctor or CPA) preferred
- 7+ years of Telecom, Media & Technology industry experience; prior consulting with a background in risk and regulatory compliance preferred
- 5+ years of experience in developing, driving and implementing holistic E&C programs (preferably in Telecom, Media & Technology)
- Working knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and compliance considerations relevant to Telecom, Media & Technology
- Demonstrates an entrepreneurial mindset to progress on ambiguous problems and see them through to resolution
- Influences and engages with all types of audiences to cultivate trust-based, peer-counselor relationships
- Builds trust-based relationships with leaders within and outside of the team; collaborates generously with others and is sought after as a key thought partner
- Drives outcomes on cross-functional and complex topics and possesses exceptional organizational and project management skills
- Exhibits highest levels of discretion and judgment in safeguarding confidential materials
- Fosters a collaborative, respectful, and inclusive environment for all colleagues
- Outstanding written and oral communication skills in English, with the ability to adapt messaging for different audiences and craft cohesive storylines and communications