Who We Are
Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.
What We Offer
Location:
Bundang,KOR
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Korea Ethics & Compliance is a new position that will play a critical role in advancing responsible growth in Korea while ensuring alignment with the company's global Ethics & Compliance program.
We are seeking a confident and execution-oriented professional who is looking to increase their impact and take on meaningful responsibility in a dynamic and evolving organization.
In this role, you will own and drive the implementation and day-to-day operation of ethics and compliance processes in Korea, including anticorruption, conflicts of interest, investigations, and third-party risk management — while contributing as a key member of the global Ethics & Compliance team to advance regional and enterprise-wide initiatives.
The successful candidate will be a pragmatic operator who combines sound judgment with strong organizational and project management skills to drive initiatives forward, collaborate effectively with legal and business partners, and reinforce ethical decision-making in day-to-day operations.
This is an individual contributor role, responsible for independently driving and executing Ethics & Compliance program activities in Korea and actively participating in APAC and global projects.
Key Responsibilities
Ethics & Compliance Program Ownership — Korea
- Lead the day-to-day execution of the company's Standards of Business Conduct, ethics policies, and compliance standards in Korea, including anti-bribery and anti-corruption (ABAC), conflicts of interest, gifts, meals, entertainment, and travel (GMET), and third-party risk.
- Serve as the primary in-country point of contact for ethics and compliance processes, ensuring alignment with Korea-specific legal and regulatory requirements.
- Manage the end-to-end review and processing of third-party due diligence, including analysis of adverse information and escalation where appropriate.
- Drive the implementation, tracking, and continuous improvement of global and regional Ethics & Compliance programs and controls in Korea, including audits, risk assessments, and training completion.
- Proactively identify operational gaps and develop and implement process improvements to mitigate emerging risks.
- Interpret and apply global Ethics & Compliance policies in the context of Korea's business practices and regulatory environment, exercising sound local judgment and providing recommendations to the global team.
Global & APAC Collaboration
- Contribute as an active member of the global Ethics & Compliance team, participating in cross-regional projects, program design, and best-practice sharing across APAC and beyond.
- Lead the localization and rollout of global compliance initiatives in Korea, ensuring effective adoption while reflecting local business context and regulatory nuances.
- Collaborate with global compliance teams and control functions (Finance, HR, Internal Audit, etc.) to ensure consistency and effectiveness of issue management processes across the region.
Investigations and Speak Up
- Manage and conduct internal reviews and investigations into allegations of misconduct, policy violations, or unethical behavior, including intake, triage, documentation, and resolution.
- Partner with HR, Legal, and other functions to drive investigation outcomes, remediation efforts, and disciplinary processes to closure.
- Ensure the integrity and effectiveness of local Speak Up channels, fostering a culture of trust and transparency.
Training and Stakeholder Engagement
- Design and deliver local compliance training sessions, including anti-corruption and Code of Conduct training, tailored to the Korea audience.
- Plan and lead regional compliance activities, meetings, and events (such as Ethics & Compliance Week), ensuring strong coordination and participation.
- Act as a trusted compliance partner to business teams, providing practical, actionable guidance and reinforcing program expectations.
- Build strong working relationships across functions and levels, demonstrating the confidence to appropriately challenge and uphold compliance standards where needed.
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of experience in compliance program management (ideally within the high-tech or manufacturing industries).
- Fluency in Korean and strong proficiency in English (written and verbal) required.
- Bachelor’s degree required; law degree (LL.B. or equivalent) and qualification to practice law a plus.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and integrity, with strong organization and attention to detail.
- Ability to prioritize and execute in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
- Demonstrated ability to manage processes and deliver results with a hands-on, solutions-oriented approach.
- Comfort working with AI and software applications utilized in compliance programs (e.g., Copilot, Excel, SharePoint) and leveraging data to support reporting and tracking.
- Ability to work effectively with legal professionals while maintaining a practical, business-oriented mindset.
- Proficiency in Japanese is a plus for candidates who meet the above requirements.
Additional Information
Time Type:
Full time
Employee Type:
Assignee / Regular
Travel:
Yes, 10% of the Time
Relocation Eligible:
No
Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
