Third Party Due Diligence Specialist at Lenovo

Position Description                                                Lenovo is seeking a proactive and experienced Third-Party Due Diligence Specialist to drive cross-functional initiatives within its third-party risk management program. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project leadership within compliance or legal operations, along with a solid understanding of export control regulations related to high-performance computing and GPU sales, as well as anti-bribery and corruption compliance. This role will collaborate closely with teams across Legal, Sales, and Export Compliance.Key ResponsibilitiesServe as project lead for strategic initiatives and enhancements to Lenovo’s global third-party due diligence program, with focus areas including trade and anti-bribery and corruption complianceCoordinate complex due diligence reviews involving third parties with heightened risk or requiring cross-functional input (e.g., end-use, end-user, and jurisdictional issues in GPU sales)Lead stakeholder engagement on due diligence cases, ensuring timely and informed decision-making aligned with Lenovo’s internal policies and external regulatory requirementsOversee and improve operational workflows within the due diligence platform, partnering with external vendors as neededManage project timelines and deliverables for due diligence process improvements, training rollouts, and regulatory updatesDevelop and maintain metrics dashboards and reporting tools to track due diligence activity, trends, and compliance effectivenessStay current on global compliance trends, particularly U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), U.K. Bribery Act, U.S. export controls (EAR), and international sanctions regimesSupport Lenovo’s global trade compliance and ethics programs by identifying and escalating risks associated with third parties in high-risk markets or product categoriesCollaborate with internal and external auditors and support external investigations or assessments as neededRequirementsBachelor’s degree or higher in law, compliance, international affairs, or a related fieldMinimum 5 years of relevant work experience with a bachelor’s degree ORMinimum 7 years of relevant experience without an advanced degreeDemonstrated experience managing compliance-related projects, preferably in a multinational corporate or legal settingStrong working knowledge of due diligence concepts and regulations related to anti-corruption, export controls, and global sanctionsStrong organizational and project management skills with ability to prioritize and execute multiple initiatives simultaneouslyExcellent written and verbal communication skills, with a strong sense of ownership and accountabilityExperience with due diligence or risk management tools, legal tech platforms, or process improvement initiatives Apply Now